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Wells is known for a stretch of Route 1 called Antique Mile. There are dozens of antique shops. There are small shops, group shops and barns full of interesting things to go through. There is too much to list so we recommend this link: http://www.maineantiques.org.
Called A Maine Adventure! This small local chain of stores is a Maine institution. Located in the Hannaford Plaza, this Store has Columbia Sportswear, brand names, closeouts, snow shoes, and things for camp and cottage. The store also has exotic foods and other interesting items. Think LL Bean down a few notches! www.renys.com
This is where the locals go! If you want your fill of Maine seafood this is the place. Mike’s is on the left past the Hannaford Plaza. The restaurant is large, but be prepared to wait. Hint: go during the week. Also good for lunch! http://www.mikesclamshack.com
This is another institution that locals and visitors love to visit. It's located on Route 1 on the right, just before Kennebunk. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Big menu with incredible prices! http://www.mainediner.com
A wonderful preservation area with many walking trails, lots of wildlife and nature. Scenic seascapes with many birds and other wildlife. Laudholm Trust is located here. http://www.wellsreserve.org Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/ The National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in cooperation with the State of Maine to protect viable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. A great place to walk, hike and bird watch.
Located on Route 1 in Wells, past Hannaford on the right. There are over 70 antique automobiles on display, including a 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood, and 1907 Stanley Steamer. The museum is open seasonally from the middle of June through September, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open on the weekends from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Call 646-9064.
There are three places to practice your putt! Located on Route One, Wonder Mountain is a favorite.
Wells has over 7 miles of ocean. Moody is the first beach, located just north of Oguqnuit. This is where all the houses are built right on the beach. Further up the coast, Wells Harbor features a real working harbor. Wells beach is a nice sandy beach with stores with some rocky inlets.
http://www.hardingsbooks.com Harding Rare Books has 14 rooms filled with rare books, maps, nautical papers and other ephemera. Located on US route One (2152 Post Road) on the left. There are also other rare book sellers in Wells.
You have to see it to believe it! www.lighthousedepot.com 2178 Post Road, on the left before Mike's Clam Shack. This is the worlds largest lighthouse gift store, filled with over 12,000 items!