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Elizabeth Perkins House

York Attractions

They say that good things come in small packages, and this endearing city is no exception to the rule. From top tourist attractions to thrilling adventures, there are so many fun things to do in York.

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York must see attractions

1. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods

After you’ve explored the ocean beaches, lighthouses and historic buildings of York, visit Steedman Woods and its famous Wiggly Bridge for a pleasant hour with Mother Nature. Set along a scenic country road, these attractions are sometimes missed by following the more direct route to the coast. Reward your curiosity with refreshing shade beneath towering trees amid the scents of the salt estuary and wild roses in the breeze.
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Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods

2. Elizabeth Perkins House

While visiting Elizabeth Perkins House, note its striking, dark-red color, unusual among the area’s historical homes. Enjoy peaceful gardens along the banks of the York River that make the house a perfect spot for quiet contemplation and connection with the area’s storied past.
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Elizabeth Perkins House

3. Old School House

Join kids and other adults sitting in the desks and imagining colonial-era schooling on a visit to the York Corner Schoolhouse. Just one of the historic buildings that comprise the Museums of Old York, the one-room schoolhouse dates back to 1745, when it was located at York Corner. In the 1930s, the schoolhouse was moved to its current location to be used for Old York museum complex educational programs.
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Old School House

4. Museums of Old York

Southern Maine’s storied history comes alive during a visit to the Museums of Old York. Through themed events, exhibitions and educational and public programs, visitors glimpse York’s colonial and maritime past. See why centuries of settlers came to the region, one of the country’s earliest English settlements.
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Museums of Old York

5. Emerson Wilcox House

During your visit to Emerson-Wilcox House, part of the Old York Historical Society museum, witness Maine life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Combined with its centuries-old neighbors, the Remick Gallery, the Jefferds Tavern, and the York Corner Schoolhouse, among others, the storied structures host exhibits and educational programs throughout the year. The buildings were vital to their close-knit maritime community when York was among the country’s earliest English settlements. Visit picturesque Old York today to be treated to an interactive education on coastal Maine, its natural beauty and its culture.
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Emerson Wilcox House

6. George Marshall Store Gallery

You may not expect to find fine art within a former 19th-century general store, and yet when you visit York’s George Marshall Store Gallery, that’s just what you’ll see. Dating back to 1867, the historic building’s architecture points to its mercantile past, making the venue a perfect display space for some of today’s best regional artists. Enjoy exploring the gallery that has hosted the York region’s established and emerging artists for more than 25 years.
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George Marshall Store Gallery

What to do in York

Free Things to Do in York

Some say the best things in life are free. Discover the following around York:

Nubble Lighthouse - Get ready to feel like you've traveled back in time while wandering around this historic site.

Long Sands Beach - Read your favorite magazine or enjoy a podcast while you're basking in the sun.

Things to Do in York with Kids

You'll find plenty of fun activities to do with the kids in and near York. Keep the crew happy with our family friendly experiences.


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in York on a sunny day?
A Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay is perfect for visitors who don’t want to miss out on any moments of sunshine in York.
Are there cheap things to do in York?
What can you do in York for free?
You could put your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these great attractions can be seen for nothing:

  • Long Sands Beach
  • Short Sands Beach
  • Nubble Lighthouse
  • York Harbor Beach


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