About this city
Also known as: Beautiful Place by the Sea
Beautifully positioned along the sandy southeastern shores of York County facing the open Atlantic, Ogunquit is a world-renowned coastal resort town whose name translates from the indigenous Abenaki language as 'Beautiful Place by the Sea'. Originally a quiet fishing and farming village centered around the historic Perkins Cove, the town was discovered in the late 19th century by elite American impressionist painters, who established a famous art colony that permanently shaped the town's creative soul. Today, Ogunquit is highly celebrated as a premier cultural haven, boasting one of the country's most renowned historic summer theaters and a famously inclusive, welcoming beach atmosphere. The town layout pairs expansive, white sandy beaches with a dramatic clifftop walking path that hugs the ocean.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Stroll along the marginal way, a breathtaking 1.2-mile paved clifftop pathway with panoramic ocean views. Catch a Broadway-caliber musical at the historic Ogunquit Playhouse. Watch lobster boats and cross the unique pedestrian footbridge at Perkins Cove.
