Guidebook for Kennebunk
Sightseeing
Renowned restaurants and shops. Stroll down Ocean Ave. to view the beautiful homes overlooking the Atlantic. Attend the lighting of the tree during Christmas Prelude.
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Dock Square
Dock SquareRenowned restaurants and shops. Stroll down Ocean Ave. to view the beautiful homes overlooking the Atlantic. Attend the lighting of the tree during Christmas Prelude.
The Beautiful New England Town of Kennebunk can be your starting point to many nearby travel destinations.
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Kennebunk
The Beautiful New England Town of Kennebunk can be your starting point to many nearby travel destinations.
Go fishing off the bridge on Western Road (Route 9) where it crosses the Mousam River or launch your kayak here.
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port RdGo fishing off the bridge on Western Road (Route 9) where it crosses the Mousam River or launch your kayak here.
Gooch's Beach
Beach AvenueHit the waves here with the other surfers.
The Bush Compound situated on Ocean Avenue overlooks the crashing waves of the Atlantic.
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Walkers Point
The Bush Compound situated on Ocean Avenue overlooks the crashing waves of the Atlantic.
Beautiful stone church and grounds overlooking the Altantic
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St. Ann's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
167 Ocean AveBeautiful stone church and grounds overlooking the Altantic
Arts & Culture
Book tickets for a musical performance at the Ogunquit Playhouse, home to many award winning productions.
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Ogunquit
Book tickets for a musical performance at the Ogunquit Playhouse, home to many award winning productions.
Top musical entertainers perform in a beautifully renovated historic barn. Classy pre performance outdoor patio seating area and bar.
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Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
53 Old Post RdTop musical entertainers perform in a beautifully renovated historic barn. Classy pre performance outdoor patio seating area and bar.
Take a 30 minute drive up to Portland and spend an afternoon touring the art exhibits which include Van Gogh then have dinner in one of Portland's many terrific restaurants (too many to list!).
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Portland Art Gallery
154 Middle StTake a 30 minute drive up to Portland and spend an afternoon touring the art exhibits which include Van Gogh then have dinner in one of Portland's many terrific restaurants (too many to list!).
Check for tickets to the Portland Symphony or musicians on tour.
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Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle StCheck for tickets to the Portland Symphony or musicians on tour.
State Theater
609 Congress StGet tickets for stage performances. Great venue.
Food Scene
Maine Diner
2265 Post RdPopular breakfast locale.
Have a lobster BLT for lunch as you sit out on the deck overlooking the Kennebunk River (check out the huge yachts moored there). One of my favorites!
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Arundel Wharf - Seafood - Cocktail Bar - Craft Beer
43 Ocean AveHave a lobster BLT for lunch as you sit out on the deck overlooking the Kennebunk River (check out the huge yachts moored there). One of my favorites!
Have a pint (they brew their own but also have a good selection on tap), a bowl of chili and check out the game or listen to a local band.
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Federal Jack's
8 Western AveHave a pint (they brew their own but also have a good selection on tap), a bowl of chili and check out the game or listen to a local band.
The Clam Shack
2 Western AveBest lobster rolls around!
Love oysters? Have a dozen here while sitting at the bar where the bartenders remember your name.
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Hurricane Restaurant
29 Dock SquareLove oysters? Have a dozen here while sitting at the bar where the bartenders remember your name.
Pedro's Mexican Restaurant
181 Port RdI love Mexican! This place has the atmosphere.
Earth at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdFive star dinning in a beautiful resort area.
Alisson's Restaurant
11 Dock SquareGreat place for a casual, tasty meal.
Home grown fare in a subdued atmosphere, just around the corner on Main Street. (I saw Barbara Bush here once.)
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50 Main StHome grown fare in a subdued atmosphere, just around the corner on Main Street. (I saw Barbara Bush here once.)
Craving a burger? Two minutes away. Great fish and chips too.
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Duffy's Tavern & Grill
4 Main StCraving a burger? Two minutes away. Great fish and chips too.
The Kennebunk Inn
45 Main StReally great food in a historic inn on Main St.
After you pick up some late night snacks at Hannaford hang out here for dinner.
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Sebago Brewing Company Brewpub
211 Fore StAfter you pick up some late night snacks at Hannaford hang out here for dinner.
Rococo Ice Cream
8 Spring StWhoa, you want great ice cream? Generous scoops!
Wow, you can't leave this place without a shopping bag full of of breads and delicious baked treats!
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Boulangerie
5 Nasons CtWow, you can't leave this place without a shopping bag full of of breads and delicious baked treats!
Extremely popular for a great lobster dinner and deservedly so! Close to the Colony and Breakwater Inn.
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Mabels Lobster Claw
124 Ocean AveExtremely popular for a great lobster dinner and deservedly so! Close to the Colony and Breakwater Inn.
Iconic turn of the century inn. Part of Kennebunkport's historic landscape. Check out the beautiful interior then have lunch or dinner outside at the pool side patio. During the summer catch a performance of Main Stage Shakespeare presented on the lawn overlooking the Atlantic (google it for the schedule, also presented at Lafayette Park in Kennebunk). You're definitely on vacation when you're relaxing here!
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The Colony Hotel
140 Ocean AveIconic turn of the century inn. Part of Kennebunkport's historic landscape. Check out the beautiful interior then have lunch or dinner outside at the pool side patio. During the summer catch a performance of Main Stage Shakespeare presented on the lawn overlooking the Atlantic (google it for the schedule, also presented at Lafayette Park in Kennebunk). You're definitely on vacation when you're relaxing here!
Love this place! Sit at the barn, reserved table or out on the lawn overlooking the Kennebunk River and Atlantic. My favorite spot for watching the July 4 fireworks while relaxing with a cocktail.
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Stripers Waterside Restaurant
133 Ocean AveLove this place! Sit at the barn, reserved table or out on the lawn overlooking the Kennebunk River and Atlantic. My favorite spot for watching the July 4 fireworks while relaxing with a cocktail.
I love to relax on the porch enjoying a plate of mussels and a glass of wine while listening to live music. Feels like you're relaxing at your own Victorian mansion overlooking the ocean (although the interior is more Miami Beach, cool bar). Stroll on the beautiful white sand beach after.
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The Tides Beach Club
930 Kings HwyI love to relax on the porch enjoying a plate of mussels and a glass of wine while listening to live music. Feels like you're relaxing at your own Victorian mansion overlooking the ocean (although the interior is more Miami Beach, cool bar). Stroll on the beautiful white sand beach after.
Terrific wine bar (and cocktails!) Eat inside on one of two levels or sit out on the patio where local bands play. Great small plates. A local favorite.
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Old Vines Wine Bar
173 Port RdTerrific wine bar (and cocktails!) Eat inside on one of two levels or sit out on the patio where local bands play. Great small plates. A local favorite.
This place is beautiful! Five star dining in a historic Victorian inn overlooking the Atlantic on Ocean Ave. near Walker's Point. Enjoy a cocktail on the porch while waiting for your table.
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Cape Arundel Inn and Resort
208 Ocean AveThis place is beautiful! Five star dining in a historic Victorian inn overlooking the Atlantic on Ocean Ave. near Walker's Point. Enjoy a cocktail on the porch while waiting for your table.
Classy dining spot in a boutique hotel. Recently remodeled.
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The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
21 Ocean AveClassy dining spot in a boutique hotel. Recently remodeled.
Great place to hang out for a casual small plates lunch or dinner. Sit by the firepit and people watch over the street below or go inside and check out the games set up. Grab some brew on your way out.
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Batson River Tasting Room
12 Western AveGreat place to hang out for a casual small plates lunch or dinner. Sit by the firepit and people watch over the street below or go inside and check out the games set up. Grab some brew on your way out.
Romantic dinner spot with fabulous food. Great for a special night out.
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Joshua's
1637 Post RoadRomantic dinner spot with fabulous food. Great for a special night out.
Entertainment & Activities
Ride your bike down to Western Ave. on your way to Dock Square (just 2 miles away) and stop here to browse the plantings and gift shop. Look for the dove house, peacocks and ponies.
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Snug Harbor Farm
87 Western AveRide your bike down to Western Ave. on your way to Dock Square (just 2 miles away) and stop here to browse the plantings and gift shop. Look for the dove house, peacocks and ponies.
Spend a fun afternoon riding a restored trolley through the backwoods of Kennebunkport, then pick up a train set for the grand kids.
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Seashore Trolley Museum
195 Log Cabin RdSpend a fun afternoon riding a restored trolley through the backwoods of Kennebunkport, then pick up a train set for the grand kids.
Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike
8 Western AveRent a bike or kayak for the afternoon.
Gorham Bike and Ski
2128 Portland RdBeside Hannafords on Portland Rd. Rent a bike for a few days.
Recently opened. Very attractively designed with a great restaurant, Crotux Kitchen, and bar.
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Garden Street Bowl
1 Garden StRecently opened. Very attractively designed with a great restaurant, Crotux Kitchen, and bar.
Salt Pump Climbing Co.
36 Haigis PkwyI just watch, but a great rainy day place to hang (!) out. For all ages.
Craft fairs, pickle ball, ice skating. Always something happening in Kennebunk's own arena.
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The Waterhouse Center
55 Main StCraft fairs, pickle ball, ice skating. Always something happening in Kennebunk's own arena.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AvePick up some snacks.
United States Postal Service
3 Post Office SquareGet stamps for your postcards here.
New Morning Natural Foods
3 York StOut of vitamins or your favorite healthy treat?
Everything Else
Relax beside the fireplace with a good book or periodical in the historic reading room. Add a few pieces to the puzzle.
Kennebunk Free Library
112 Main StRelax beside the fireplace with a good book or periodical in the historic reading room. Add a few pieces to the puzzle.
Beautiful seaside town only 25 minutes south of Seaside Maine along Route 95.
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Portsmouth
Beautiful seaside town only 25 minutes south of Seaside Maine along Route 95.
So much to do in Portland! Only 25 minutes north of Seaside Maine on Route 95.
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Portland
So much to do in Portland! Only 25 minutes north of Seaside Maine on Route 95.
Shopping
Sea Glass Jewelry Studio
17 Dock SquareGorgeous sea glass jewelry. Take a piece of the ocean back with you.
Compliments
1 Dock SquareBeautiful hand crafted gifts made in the US.
Aquaholics Surf Shop
166 Port RdRent a surfboard and wetsuit here.
You could spend hours searching through multitudes of antique doors, mantles, lighting and hardware. Fascinating!
The Old House Parts Company
1 Trackside DrYou could spend hours searching through multitudes of antique doors, mantles, lighting and hardware. Fascinating!
Original gifts and cards. Take a walk up Port Rd. from Cooper's Corner to check out all the stores you'd miss if you just tour Dock Square.
Morph Gallery & Emporium
155 Port RdOriginal gifts and cards. Take a walk up Port Rd. from Cooper's Corner to check out all the stores you'd miss if you just tour Dock Square.
Spend a day scouting great finds in the Kittery brand name stores.
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Kittery Outlet Center
340 US-1Spend a day scouting great finds in the Kittery brand name stores.