Lobster coves, a scenic bluff walk, pristine beaches, delicious local seafood, and a quaint downtown are just a few reasons travel experts chose Ogunquit, Maine, among “the world’s 50 most beautiful villages.”
The charming Maine village, just 90 minutes from Boston, is the only American destination to make the list. Travel experts placed Ogunquit as number 28 among a list of 50 villages, including destinations in England, Morocco, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Tunisia, and more.
Things to do in Ogunquit, Maine
As a village, Ogunquit is small, but brimming with things to do. With gorgeous beaches, named some of the best in nation, its a perfect summer destination from Boston, whether as a day trip or splurging on The Dunes on the Waterfront—21 stunning waterfront cottages that feel straight out of a movie.
Popular beaches in town include Main Beach, a 3.5-mile-wide beach with fine white sand. Adjacent to The Dunes on the Waterfront is the quieter Footbridge Beach. At high tide, visitors can kayak or paddleboard the tide pools from Footbridge all the way to Main Beach, grabbing lunch at Ogunquit Beach Lobster House.
Nearby, downtown Ogunquit offers plenty of cafes and shops to peruse, and the famous Marginal Way at the edge of Downtown is a 1-mile oceanfront trail with stunning botanical beings and views of the Atlantic. Marginal Way drops you right off at Perkins Cove, where a meal at Barnacle Billy’s is a must for steamers and lobster!
Cap your day there with a cone of Blueberry Pie ice cream from Big Daddy’s!
Methodology
Forbes released the list of the “50 most beautiful villages in the world” as curated by the travel experts at Unforgettable Travel. Named the “top travel experts in 2026” by Condé Nast Traveler, Unforgettable Travel is a leading luxury travel and private tour agency crafting bespoke experiences since 2015. Experts and seasoned travelers from the agency finalized a list of the top global villages.
