Ogunquit, Maine on a Budget

It's a prime beach area that you'll want to visit in the prime season, summer. So how can you save a few dollars in the high season? Take advantage of these no-to-low cost options while you're there.

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Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages
Many cottage/motel operators are in the area. We like this one for it's central location between Wells and Ogunquit. Summer rates start at $74 and can climb up to over $200 for a two-family suite. If there's that many of you, it might be worth it to split the cost. Great continental breakfast, pool, picnic areas, and kids play area... More >
Many cottage/motel operators are in the area. We like this one for it's central location between Wells and Ogunquit. Summer rates start at $74 and can climb up to over $200 for a two-family suite. If there's that many of you, it might be worth it to split the cost. Great continental breakfast, pool, picnic areas, and kids play area. Outdoor movies on Sunday nights.
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Marginal Way
Beautiful seaside path connecting downtown Ogunquit to the picture-postcard pretty Perkins Cove. A little over a mile long, it's smooth enough for wheelchairs and easy enough for kids. Free.
The old farm buildings are great for kids to explore and learn about life on the farm.
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Finestkind Scenic Cruises
With kids? Go out on a real lobster boat and see how it's done. Adults $15, kids $8. Without? Take a cocktail cruise (cash bar) to the famous Nubble Lighthouse. Adults $22, kids $12.
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm
Next to the Rachel Carson preserve is this old farm, saved for posterity. Plenty of trails to wind through the estuary offer chances to glimpse local flora and fauna. The old farm buildings are great for kids to explore and learn about life on the farm. Adults $3, kids $1.
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Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
Take the family to the races at 1/3 mile dirt oval just south of Portland. What's more fun than having a couple of cold brews while watching some fender-banging stock car action? Prices start at $4 for midweek races and $10 for weekend racing.
A little over a mile long, it's smooth enough for wheelchairs and easy enough for kids.
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Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
Maine is a lightouse lover's paradise with around 60 lights dotting the rocky shoreline. Visit the chamber to get a map for your own driving tour. Bring a camera! Free. More
Maine is a lightouse lover's paradise with around 60 lights dotting the rocky shoreline. Visit the chamber to get a map for your own driving tour. Bring a camera! Free.
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Darryl Musick
Darryl Musick
I produce a travel blog with my son, Tim, who uses a wheelchair. You can see our adventures at http://wheelstraveler.blogspot.com and you can send us a message at dmusick61-at-gmail.com
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