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The York's

York is a small picturesque coastal community.
To say you're from York isn't enough.
People around here want to know which one!


York's 66 square mile area is divided up into four distinct communities:

Picturesque York Village, is sometimes referred to as "Old York". There you may visit many buildings maintained by the Old York Historical Society, including the Old Goal (Jail), where people love to have their picture taken in the stocks on the front lawn.

The Old Jail
Lifegard Stand on Long Sands
The York Beaches. Not just one! There's Long Sands Beach , Short Sands Beach, The Harbor Beach, and Cape Neddick Beach. All have there own personalities. Long Sands Beach, 1.5 sandy miles, gentle sloping, great for kids.Short Sands Beach, short but lots to do with a playground for the kiddies, Fun-O-Ramma, lots of souvenirs shops, places to eat (including The Goldenrod with it's famous salt water kisses) and York's Wild Kingdom .The Harbor Beach is as quaint as the Harbor itself a favorite of many locals. Cape Neddick Beach, A small tidal beach with limited space, but unlimited appeal.
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Make sure you make a visit
to York Harbor.
Lots of boats to see!
Bait Shed Town Dock #1
Tim with Blue Fin Tuna
If you show up at the right time you might even see a tuna arrive at the dock before it is shipped off to market.
Lobster boats are everywhere. Leaving hourly, in season, from town dock #2 are Lobster Fishing Tours. Other fishing charter boats are also available for day and half day trips.
The Sally G
lobster
If you're looking for a really fresh lobster caught by local fisherman, try visiting the lobster pound at the end of Varrel Lane located at Donnell's Dock. (Tell Mary that Shirl sent you!)
Take a walk across the "Wiggley Bridge"stroll along the Fishermen's Walk. Enjoy the scenery. It's beautiful!
The Wiggely Bridge York Harbor
Nubble Light
Cape Neddick is the home of one of the most photographed and painted lighthouses in the country, Cape Neddick Light or better known as "Nubble Light" for the "nub" of land it sits on. Located in Sohier Park, it attracts visitors from around the world. While your there, have a bite to eat at Fox's Lobster House at the picnic tables or inside their dining room. (You can't beat the view of the Atlantic and Nubble form there!) Then pick up that memory item at the Sohier Park Gift shop.
There is plenty of shopping not only in the York's, but also at the nearby famous Kittery Outlet Stores.
Like to go to "the theater" Sea Coast Repertory in Portsmouth and The Ogunquit Theater are both great places to enjoy live theater.

You can tell that we just love The York's!
You will, too!

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