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Ogunquit's Marginal Way is a breathtaking shoreline footpath that runs a little over a mile, connecting Perkins Cove with Ogunquit Beach.
There are several access points and nearby parking options; click here for a map, courtesy of the Marginal Way Fund.
There are numerous benches along the way, perfect for taking a breather or capturing a photo op. The path is narrow and a bit hilly, and it can get crowded in the peak summer months...
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Castle in the Clouds (aka the Lucknow Estate) is a gorgeous 16-room arts-and-crafts style mansion built by eccentric shoe magnate Thomas Plant in 1913-14.
Nowadays, a visit to the Castle in the Clouds, located high in the Ossipee Mountain Range, offers sweeping views, self-guided tours of the mansion, and horseback riding and hiking opportunities, as well as various events.
Hours and admission: Click here
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- Skiing (downhill and cross-country)
- Snowboarding
- Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Zip line
- Segway
- Camping
- Hiking
- Biking
- Fishing
- Various festivals and events throughout the year
Child care is offered for ages 6 mos. through 6 years old during ski season.
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At Odiorne Point State Park, picnickers can enjoy sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore, and explorers can uncover evidence of past military occupation. An extensive network of trails wind through the dense vegetation and traverse the park, and there's also a playground.
The Seacoast Science Center, which is located in the park, has exhibits relating to the natural and human history of Odiorne and the Seacoast area (separate fe...
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- June 1 - October 1: Sunrise - 11:00 pm
- October 2 - May 31: Sunrise - 7:00 pm
For dog rules, click here.
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Plum Island is an 11-mile long barrier Island off the shore of Newburyport and Newbury. Once largely a summer getaway, Plum Island is increasingly a year-round community.
The island is home to many residences, a national wildlife refuge, restaurants, an inn on the beach, the Plum Island Lighthouse, and miles of sandy beaches.
For more on Plum Island's recreation opportunities, including walking, kayaking, beaches, fishing, and more, c...
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Sandy Point is at the very southern tip of Plum Island. The 77-acre park is among the state's most beautiful and popular coastal beaches.
It is also an important nesting area for the piping plover, a threatened species, and the least tern, a species of special concern in Massachusetts. Recreational activities include walking, beachcombing, fishing and birding. Access is through the abutting Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
The ...
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Seacoast Day Hikers is an informal club that meets throughout the year for day hikes (in the winter, the group adds snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to the mix). All ages are welcome, as long as everyone is sufficiently fit for the hike.
Membership is free; it costs $10 per year to receive the online newsletter. Click here for more info.
Current schedule: Click here
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