The Yorks – Composed of what were once four smaller communities, the towns of Cape Neddick, York Harbor, York Village and York Beach formed under one government to create this beautiful and diverse town. It is famous for its long sandy beaches, and safe, family-friendly beach-town atmosphere. As each year passes, the area becomes more of a destination for weddings, family reunions, or just a place to get away.
The following is a list of Family Friendly Fun places to visit…Enjoy!
Thing To Do Around York
- York Wild Animal Kingdom
- Seacoast Science Center
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire
- Nubble Lighthouse
- The Goldenrod
- Mount Agamenticus
- Museum of Old York
- Prescott Park
York’s Wild Animal Kingdom
P.O. Box 1139 | York Beach, ME 03910 | (207) 363-4911
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard | Rye, NH 03870-2104 | (603) 436-8043 | info@seacentr.org www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
Hours
March – October: Daily 10 am – 5 pm | November – February: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Also open most days school is out and for scheduled programs during the winter months. Members can visit any day of the week, year-round; just call ahead.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
(formerly Children’s Museum of Portsmouth) 6 Washington Street | Dover NH 03820 | (603) 742-2002 | questions@childrens-museum.org | www.childrens-museum.org
Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm | Sunday: Noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays during school year except for school vacation weeks and selected holidays. Open 7 days a week during the summer.
Nubble Lighthouse
Visitors are welcome to the park year round for excellent views, painting, photographing, scuba diving, fishing and relaxing. Our small gift shop and restroom facilities are open seasonally from mid April thru mid October (weather dependent) and offers parking for approximately 60 vehicles.
Nubble Light Gift Shop is open seven days per week from 9:00am – 4:00pm from mid April through Mid May and seven days per week from 9:00am – 7:00pm from mid May through late October
The Goldenrod
We are a candy store, homemade ice cream shop and restaurant, located in the heart of Short Sands Beach since 1896.
2 Railroad Avenue | York Beach, ME 03910 | 207-363-2621 | Email: goldenrod@thegoldenrod.com | www.thegoldenrod.com
Mount Agamenticus
Mount Agamenticus is known for its unique trail system and rich natural resources. State, local and non-profit landowners are working together to balance protection of these lands for wildlife habitat and water quality while providing opportunities for safe and sustainable recreation.
186 York Street | York, Maine 03909 | Phone: 207-361-1102 | Email: robin@agamenticus.org | www.agamenticus.org
Museum of Old York
3 Lindsay Rd | York, ME 03909 | (207) 363-1756 | www.oldyork.org
Prescott Park
Prescott Park Arts Festival celebrates its 41st anniversary of presenting music, art, theater and dance on the banks of the Piscataqua River. Since 1974, it has successfully reached over 3.5 million people through more than 10,000 productions offered at no fixed admission.