Ogunquit, Maine and the Marginal Way

The Marginal Way is a 1.25 mile cliff walk that stretches from the edge of downtown Ogunquit to Perkins Cove. Along the way there are 40 memorial benches where walkers can sit and take in the beautiful scenery.  More than 100,000 people walk the Marginal Way each year.  It is said that the path offers some of the most spectacular views and iconic scenery in southern Maine, if not all of New England--and I agree!  Even at low tide it was beautiful!

The sidewalk leading to the path was beautifully landscaped

So many flowers...and butterflies...and bees!

Our first look at the Atlantic Ocean was Ogunquit Beach.  Conde Nast rated it as one of the top 10 beaches in the United States.  It is 3.5 miles of beautiful white sand.

Here are some memories of our walk...

Wind-swept trees

Resting and taking in the view

Here are some of the beautiful homes along the walk...

In Perkins Cove you can watch working boats come in and unload their catch of the day.  There are also some restaurants and shops.

Unloading the catch of the day

Resting at the end of our walk

We stopped in Perkins Cove for lunch--clam chowder and lobster BLT.  Delicious!

We walked back to Ogunquit to explore the town.  It's a charming Maine coastal town that lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River. 

Ouch! No resting on this short wall!

Downtown Ogunquit is typical of many Maine small towns that we drove through--loaded with flowers! 

Here are just a few pictures of Wells, Maine.  Their main street is loaded with flowers!

A perfect ending to a fun day...