York Beach

Seeking that old fashioned summer vacation experience? Then be sure to pay a visit to York's central district. Here you can find mom and pop shops that sell cotton candy, soft serve ice cream, and even penny candy. Along with sweets and treats, you'll also find amusement arcades featuring classic pinball, skeet ball, rides, video games and photo booths. This destination's dominant attraction, however, are Long and Short Sands beaches. Unlike the more familiar stretches of Maine's rocky coastline, these beaches feature a smooth, level shoreline with gentle surf that is frequented often by families with younger children. Not far from these beaches is Nubble Lighthouse, arguably one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. Here, families and couples enjoy the view of this classic lighthouse while scrambling over shoreline rocks and boulders as they enjoy ice cream treats.