The deal about York

Seaside and dense with activities, the Yorks have plenty of everything

June 28, 2009|Janet Mendelsohn, Globe Correspondent

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Evening: Try the sirloin tips at the pub at the Union Bluff Hotel facing Short Sands. If an ocean view matters more than the meal, dine at sunset at Sun & Surf on Long Sands. Complete the night with a cone at Brown’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream on The Nubble and a visit to the lighthouse, where you may see scuba divers near Fox’s Lobster House. At Ellis Park, there are free concerts nightly from 7-9.

DAY TWO

Morning: Eat at The Goldenrod or your lodging. Then drive south on Route 1A and park opposite the York Harbor Inn. Walk down to the pretty, pebbled beach favored by locals. Meander along the Cliff Walk beside the York River for a peek at elegant old homes. Walking east, across Route 103 by the harbor, you’ll reach the Wiggly Bridge, allegedly the world’s smallest suspension bridge. Bring a camera.

Midday: Be inspired. The George Marshall Store Gallery, a wonderful contemporary art gallery featuring Maine artists, shares its bucolic spot on the river with a warehouse and wharf once owned by John Hancock. The properties are part of the Museums of Old York, a collection of historic homes, buildings, gardens, and special exhibits that bring 300 years of history to life.

Near the museum’s visitors center in town is Rick’s All- Season Restaurant, a local hangout that serves breakfast starting at 5 a.m., and is open through dinner (closed Mondays). Or, have a casual gourmet lunch at the flagship Stonewall Kitchen Company Store on Route 1, near Interstate 95 before heading home.

Janet Mendelsohn can be reached at janet@janetmendelsohn.com.

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