Founded in 1643, Wells, ME, is the third-oldest town in Maine. With miles of sandy beaches, it is no wonder it has become a popular family vacation spot. Drakes Island has a wonderful sense of community, a community center, a pretty sandy beach, and an aura all its own. In addition to the beaches, the pretty seven-mile long coastline offers preserved natural beauty with its Rachel Carson National Wildlife Preserve area as well as the Wells Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm with over 2,200 acres of protected land headquartered at a restored saltwater farm called Laudholm – both offering hiking trails and more. Wells has so much to offer, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, and surfing. Wells is also well known for its many antique shops found along Route 1. Located just 33 miles from Portland, ME, 26 miles from Portsmouth, NH, and a little over an hour to Boston, MA, there are many other possibilities to explore.
11,544 people live in Wells, where the median age is 52.5 and the average individual income is $44,553. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wells, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Yodeling Clam Lobster Pound, Lark Coffee, and Annie's Book Stop.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.57 miles | 13 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.26 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.17 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.97 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Wells has 5,006 households, with an average household size of 2.3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wells do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,544 people call Wells home. The population density is 200.23 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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