York

Exit the Maine Turnpike (I-95, the fast interstate highway) onto Route 1 (the road that connects one old historical town to the next) as soon as you can. The exit from the turnpike in York is a perfect place to begin this journey. In this lower part of Maine you will find yourself less than a mile from the coast, so driving in and out of the little coastal villages is quick and easy. If you can begin this itinerary in Maine with a drive through York and York Harbor, it’s a nice way to start to relax and see the sights, and experience the sounds and smell of the ocean. You’ll also begin to see some color in the foliage of the deciduous trees in these charming villages. There are a number of antique shops all along Route 1. Lower Maine has several collectives (where several dealers, rather than one, display their merchandise) in the York area.