Wells, Maine hosts a variety of attractions, which range from lighthouses to summer stock theaters, and scenic driving routes to ethnic restaurants, according to Jeremy Murray, a former tour guide in Kennebec County, Maine. Murray also mentioned that tourists enjoy visiting the coastal town for Well's Harbor, deep sea fishing charters, and seven miles of coastline, where visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing and surfing, and Rachel Carson's National Wildlife Preserve. But Wells is home to many more attractions that keep history buffs, golfers, fishers and crafters delighted.
Built by the town of Wells between the years of 1899 and 1901, Schoolhouse Division No. 9 was constructed for $848.72 upon a half acre of land. The building was restored in 1976. It is now open to the public on Thursdays during July and August between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., according to the Wells Chamber of Commerce. The schoolhouse sits on Route 9 approximately five miles from Route 109.
Dubbed a "not to be missed event" by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, the Summer Solstice Craft Shows host 70 quality craters from all points of New England. Crafters feature pottery, stained glass, jewelry, folk art, natural materials and more. Guests are treated to live musical entertainment and gourmet lunches. Although the dates of the craft shows vary, guests always enjoy free parking.
First cousins Capts. Steven and Michael Perkins combine 60 years of fishing experience as they guide day trips from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. fishing for cod, haddock, pollock, cusk and hake, according to Nor'easter Fishing. Choose the time to set sail upon the 42-foot Nor'easter from early spring through November at the town dock of Wells Harbor, Maine. Steve and Mike encourage future sailors to print their Successful Deep Sea Fishing Checklist to remember necessities to ask about the Nor'easter, or any other ship you load your family on.
Located on Port Road, in Wells, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge provides key points of food and cover for waterfowl and other migratory birds when inland waters are frozen. Piping Plover, New England Cottontail, Waterfowl, Shorebirds, Gulls and Terns are some species that find sanctuary in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Nearly 100,000 visitors used the one-mile Carson Trail at the Wells headquarters. Visitors are not required to pay an entrance fee to visit the Refuge.
