Best Things to Do in York Beach
9 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse
Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse is a featured attraction in Concordville. Construction began in 1879 after Congress appropriated $15,000 for the light station.
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Old Gaol Museum
The Old Gaol Museum in York Village offers a glimpse into early colonial history, featuring the oldest prison building in Maine and one of the nation's earliest public structures.
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Sayward-Wheeler House Museum
The Sayward-Wheeler House Museum is located in York Harbor and offers a glimpse into early 18th‑century life. The house, built about 1718, overlooks the York River.
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Elizabeth Perkins House Museum
The Elizabeth Perkins House Museum is an attraction situated in York Harbor.
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Emerson-Wilcox House Museum
The Emerson-Wilcox House Museum offers a glimpse into historic architecture and local heritage. Visitors can explore the preserved interior rooms and learn about the house’s past occupants. It is a quiet spot for those interested in regional history.
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John Hancock Warehouse
The John Hancock Warehouse at 136 Lindsay Street in York Harbor is a historic 18th‑century warehouse now operated as a museum by Museums of Old York.
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Old Schoolhouse Museum
Explore the Old Schoolhouse Museum, a historic one‑room school building located on the grounds of the Old York Historical Society at York and Lindsay Streets in York Village.