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Ogunquit has evolved from a fishing village in Perkins Cove surrounded by farms to the bustling tourist destination it is today. Beginning in the late 19 th Century, fishermen brought their catch into the Cove, and it did not take long for the first artists to arrive, drawn to the rugged beauty of the coastline. In the late 1920’s the Ogunquit Art Association began organizing art education and exhibitions and as the reputation of the summer art colony grew, word of Ogunquit’s beauty and lively lifestyle began to spread throughout the region. Families flocked to this easy to reach beach community and visitors and tourists followed. Today the four-square mile town of Ogunquit is defined by its sandy beaches, vibrant art and theater scene, thriving and welcoming LGBTQ community and an abundance of independently-owned dining, shopping and lodging establishments. Ogunquit has a reputation for warm hospitality, and so we ask ... How can we make Ogunquit Your Beautiful Place by the Sea? Click on the options below that describe you best. I WANT TO... + Enjoy Local Food & Drink “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - Virginia Woolf + Sail Away... "So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain + Explore The Shores & Outdoors "Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air ..." - Ralph Waldo Emerson + Be Pampered Or Get Married “Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” - John Keats + Delve Into Local Arts & Culture "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso + Shop 'Til I Drop "Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping." - Bo Derek + Bring My Family & My Pet "Two of the greatest gifts we can give our children are roots and wings." - Hodding Carter + Relocate "Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful." - Hazrat Inayat Khan 6 What’s Happening Guides & Maps FAQ's Our Videos Online Store Press Room Member Login Become a Member Featured Events Stay in Touch and Get Updates Click here for a sample Tourist E-newsletter. 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