York Guide 2019-website

OUR TOWNS
Our towns are some of the oldest in Maine, settled in the early 1600s.
A significant number of historic buildings remain, creating warm
neighborhoods and lovely scenic drives. We are a four-season
destination, and a wonderful place to work and play! Portions of the
Eastern Trail, the interstate bicycle trail, wind through Kittery, Eliot
and South Berwick. Mt. Agamenticus is a shared resource area that
boasts fantastic views of the region on a clear day, as well as hosting
trail bikes, hikers and birdwatchers. Our long, sandy beaches, great
shopping and unique cultural assets make our region a “must see”!
KITTERY . . .
Our gateway town, the oldest incorporated town
in Maine, guards the mouth of the Piscataqua
River and is the halfway mark on Interstate 95
between Boston MA and Portland ME. As you
take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 103 to Kittery
Point, you will pass the gates of of the 200 year
old Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; the historic
Lady Pepperrell House; Fort McClary, built in
1690, now a state park; and Fort Foster located
at the
end of
Pocahontas Road, which was once a fortress manned
during World War II, is now a public recreation and
beach facility. Along with the beautiful homes
and gardens, there are remnants of the fishing,
shipbuilding, and other marine-related industries
that were once the center of Kittery’s economy.
Today downtown Kittery, sometimes known as
Kittery Foreside, has become a gathering place for
artists, specialty shops, and fine dining. The Kittery
Outlets, located along the Route One corridor,
provide a variety of shopping experiences.
Photos by Mell Boesch
gatewaytomaine.org • (207) 363-4422
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