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The closest Maine destination for most people coming from out of state by car, coastal York County draws summer visitors who return to the same communities year after year. But Mainers from northern locales shouldn’t be deterred by the influx of tourists; this is part of your home state, and you should enjoy it, too. Here’s how to pack a sampling of the area’s offerings into a single jam-packed day (skipping the traffic bottleneck by Ogunquit).

Day 1

8 a.m. – Instead of battling the crowds at Palace Diner, start your day with a filling brunch at Finestkind (17 Pepperell Square) in Saco, where the scratch-made entrees and pastries will satisfy sweet teeth and salt hounds alike.

9:15 a.m. – Head from there to the summer community of Ocean Park, where you can play a game of shuffleboard, stop in Cottage Designs gift shop (71 Seaside Ave.) and walk down to the beach.

11:30 a.m. – Keep going down the coast to Camp Ellis. Stroll the fishing village and build up an appetite for fried seafood from Huot’s (29 Eastern Ave.), eaten on the back patio.

1:16 p.m. – From there, catch the trolley to Old Orchard Beach (need exact fare of $2 per person, runs Thursday through Sunday) to avoid paying for parking. Digest over a round of mini golf at Pirate’s Cove (70 First St.) and Skee-Ball in the arcade before riding the Sea Viper roller coaster. Share a box of Pier French Fries (12 Old Orchard St.) with vinegar, check out the souvenir shops on The Pier, then walk the beach.

5 p.m. – Catch the trolley back to Camp Ellis to get your car, then head to your accommodations to wash up.

7 p.m. – Have dinner at Luca (62 Mills Road), the patio outside Patagonian grill The Lost Fire in Cape Porpoise.

8:30 p.m. – Head into the heart of the Kennebunks. Get an ice cream cone from Rococo Scoop Shop (8 Western Ave.) and stroll the streets of Dock Square.

10 p.m. – Finish the night with live music and a lively crowd at Arundel biker bar Bentley’s Saloon (1601 Portland Road).

Day 2

7:30 a.m. – Get a latte and a croissant at Elements (265 Main St.) in Biddeford, then peruse the shelves at the coffee shop/bookstore/bar until you have to leave.