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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve


Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Wells, ME
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Jul
77°F 25°C
54°F 12°C
5 in 11 cm
Aug
76°F 24°C
52°F 11°C
6 in 15 cm
Sep
68°F 20°C
46°F 7°C
10 in 25 cm
Oct
56°F 13°C
34°F 1°C
11 in 28 cm
Nov
45°F 7°C
26°F -3°C
14 in 35 cm
Dec
35°F 1°C
18°F -7°C
11 in 27 cm
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Jul 12
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What's Near Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
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Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Grand View Inn and Cottages $142 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Village by the Sea $147 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Atlantic Motor Inn $149 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Carriage House $105 2.5 mi 4.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort $144 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Fisherman's Catch Restaurant 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Joshua's 2.0 mi 3.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Merriland Farm Cafe 2.1 mi 3.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Laudholm Farm 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Kennebunk Dog Park 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Tom's of Maine 3.5 mi 5.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Kennebunkport warms Maine-lovers year round” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Wells
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Traveler Description: From the downtown area of Wells, ME, drive about a mile north on Rt. 1 to get to the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. The road is clearly... more »
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Address: Wells, ME
Tel: 207-646-1555

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“Trails, Beach, and Visitor Center: For the Well-Informed Nature Lover”
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4 of 5 stars
CLwriter 30 contributions
Sebastopol, California
Jul 21, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

I traveled all the way across the country to the coast of Maine, and hoped that this nature reserve would be the highlight of my trip. Let me tell you, I was not in the least disappointed! Wells Reserve (otherwise known as Wells National Esturarine Research Reserve) is a national treasure. For the well-informed nature lover, the kind of person... more

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Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Address

Wells, ME
Tel: 207-646-1555