With so much to see and do in York, Maine, you may be tempted to bypass the golf. Old York lays claim to being the first city incorporated in America--in 1642. This area on the South coast of Maine is known for its beaches, shopping (Kittery Outlet Mall, Kittery Trading Post and the 24-hour LL Bean store), dining (local seafood caught daily), canoeing, kayaking, museums, lighthouses and whale watching. If you do golf, hit the Ledges Golf Club, named best new public course in New England by Golf Magazine in 1999, Cape Neddick Country Club or the Links at Outlook. Since York teems with inns, hotels and bed & breakfasts--too many to mention--you'll find lodging that's just right.
Inn at Tanglewood Hall
An 1880s estate surrounded by fountains, gardens and woodland welcomes visitors to the Inn at Tanglewood Hall. The veranda features a porch rocker, chairs and a hammock built for two. Inside, a fireplace, antiques, artwork, designer touches and views of the ocean abound. The custom-decorated rooms of this bed and breakfast inn have private baths and queen-sized beds; some have fireplaces, private porches and refrigerators. Breakfast could be anything from praline pecan Belgian waffles to sundried tomato artichoke cheese puff to feta and spinach frittata to raspberry stuffed french toast, providing a good start to your golf day.
Inn at Tanglewood Hall
611 York St.
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-1075
tanglewoodhall.com
Morning Glory Inn Bed & Breakfast
On the quiet side of York Harbor, Morning Glory Inn has quite a history. The building had been located on the Isles of Shoals off the coast of Maine before being transported 200 years ago to its York site. The window-laden rooms feature newly renovated bathrooms, wireless Internet and DVD players.
Morning Glory Inn Bed & Breakfast
120 Seabury Road
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-2062
morninggloryinnmaine.com
Atlantic House Hotel & Resort Residences
Renowned chef Lydia Shire's Blue Sky on York Beach restaurant draws visitors to Atlantic House, the boutique hotel that also houses retail shops. The former Victorian-era hotel, built in 1888, sits mere yards from the beach. Hotel rooms and one- and two-bedroom condos are available, each featuring 52-inch plasma TVs, gas fireplaces and rainfall showers.
Atlantic House Hotel & Resort Residences
2 Beach St.
York, ME 03910
(207) 363-0051
atlantichouseyorkbeach.com
York Harbor Inn
The 54-room oceanfront York Harbor Inn has five lodges for guests, with accommodations ranging from simple country inn rooms to luxurious guest rooms with Jacuzzis, fireplaces, balconies and heated tile floors. The menu at 1637 restaurant, run by executive chef Gerald Bonsey, has been mentioned in Food & Wine Magazine, Gourmet and many other publications. Local seafood is the highlight.
York Harbor Inn
P.O. Box 573
York Harbor, ME 03911
(800) 343-3869
(207) 363-5119
yorkharborinn.com
Stage Neck Inn
A full-service spa, 18-hole golf privileges at the private York Country Club, a choice of restaurants and two swimming pools are highlights at the oceanfront Stage Neck Inn. Spa treatments include Champagne and roses butter cream wrap, 90-minute hot stone massage, classic pedicures and manicures and nourishing sea mud therapy.
Stage Neck Inn
8 Stage Neck Road
York, ME 03911
(800) 340-1130
(207) 363-3850
stageneck.com
Microtel Inn & Suites
The 57 rooms at Microtel Inn & Suites feature free high-speed wireless Internet and free breakfast at Get up & Joe breakfast bar. You have the option of a single room, double room or suite. The hotel offers an indoor pool with a spa, a business center and laundry facilities.
Microtel Inn & Suites
6 Marketplace Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-0800
yorkmicrotel.com
About The Author
Ginger DeShaney started her journalism career as a reporter, photographer and travel editor before moving behind the scenes as a copy editor. She has worked at the "Chicago Sun-Times," "Boston Herald" and "Boston Globe." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
