Wells Beach Attractions

Wells, Maine has many attractions for visitors. We also have a list of nearby golf courses and local deep sea fishing companies. Click on the bolded links to find.

• Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit, Wells, ME - An 1862 Meetinghouse is the headquarters of the Society, a non-profit agency. The Meetinghouse museum contains artifacts from local families, fishermen, farms and businesses. Volunteer docents are ready to give you a tour and tell the story of Wells and Ogunquit which began as one town in 1640 when the first settlers arrived. The Meetinghouse is also the home of the Esselyn Perkins Library, one of the finest genealogical collections in southern Maine. The library contains family histories, town histories of Maine and eastern New Hampshire as well as the complete census records for Maine on microfilm.
• Laudholm Farm & Laudholm Beach, Wells, ME - The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve contains two beautiful spots to enjoy. The 400 acre Laudholm Farm, first settled in 1642, is committed to investigating coastal environments and increasing understanding of their ecology. The farm itself contains a museum/discovery center and gift shop focused on the fascinating ecology and history of the salt water region. There are extensive walking trails, with access to Laudholm Beach.

• Laudholm Beach is a beautiful sandy spot accessible to the public via a walking path. Park at Laudholm Farm and carry everything you need in and out of the beach area via a scenic walking trail. There are no facilities on the beach area and no shops within this ecologically protected area. Part of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.

• Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells, ME - The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve ten southern Maine estuaries that provide vital food and cover for over 250 species of waterfowl and other migrating birds along their migration routes. You may also spot white-tailed deer, moose, river otter, beaver, fox, harbor seals, and other wildlife, which makes the refuge popular with birding enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Carson Trail is a one-mile loop that starts at the refuge center and passes through a variety of habitat, from forests to barrier beaches and dunes, coastal meadows, tidal salt marshes, and rocky coast.
• Wells Auto Museum, Wells, ME - The collection of 80 antique automobiles began as a hobby by the Gould family in 1946 when they were given a Stanley Steamer. Cars are continually being added to a collection that includes such classic names as Ford Model T, Pierce Arrow, Cadillac, Stutz, gearless Metz, Rolls Royce, Baker Electric, Maxwell, Pathfinder, Avanti. The collection also includes classic bicycles, motorcycles, and a fascinating array of working nickelodeon and arcade games, including player pianos that provide the perfect music background to your tour.