Local Attraction
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- About Kennebunkport:
Kennebunkport is one of 5 villages known as ‘The Kennebunks.’ Located about 90 minutes north of Boston’s Logan airport and 30 minutes south of Portland Maine’s Jetport, the Kennebunks are comprised of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, Goose Rocks Beach and Arundel.
Kennebunkport - Kennebunkport is known as a year round tourist destination and one of the liveliest summer spots on the New England Coast. Its central village area located on a picturesque harbor features many marinas, fine shops, restaurants, art galleries and a plethora of activities. On the outskirts of busy ‘Dock Square’, you’ll find beautiful historic homes and tree lined streets.
Images of Kennebunkport: www.portimages.com - Kennebunk:
- Cape Porpoise:
Located 3 miles east of Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise is an authentic working fishing village. Virtually untouched by time, it is a traditional “old Maine” port with its pier, lighthouse and fishing fleet. - Goose Rocks Beach:
A quiet village at waters edge with a long sweep of beautiful white sandy beach, just east of Cape Porpoise - Arundel:
Located just north of Kennebunk, Arundel is known for its beautiful back roads and country drives. If you care to stop along the way there are many antique shops, an antique trolley museum and it is home to a wonderful summer playhouse. In the wintertime, visit Arundel for your ride through the snow on a horse drawn sleigh. - Museums:
Brick Store Museum – Kennebunk (207)985-4802
Antique Auto Museum – Wells (207) 985-4802
Seashore Trolley Museum – Arundel (207) 967-2712
The Nott House Kennebunkport (207)967-2751
Portland Museum of Art (207) 773-2787
Farnsworth Museum, Rockland (207) 596-6457 - Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve:
Wells (207) 646-2678 - The Reserve at Laudholm Farm: Wells (207) 646-1555
- Nancy Cooper Funk/Maine Memories: Arundel (207) 967-2568
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Activities:
- Beach:
The Kennebunks are home to five public beaches.
The Colony Beach – 150 foot sandy beach located at the southern tip of the coast, by the mouth of the Kennebunk River.
Goose Rocks Beach – A large 10,000-foot white sandy beach at the northern tip of the coast.
Gooch’s Beach – Located on Beach Avenue, this beach has plenty of room for jogging, sunning and sandcastle building.
Middle Beach – This beach, also located on Beach Avenue has an abundance of small stones, pebbles and shells perfect for collecting.
Kennebunk Beach – The third beach on Beach Avenue is a large sandy beach with a playground and restrooms. It’s also called Mother’s Beach.
The Captain Jefferds Inn is walking distance to The Colony Beach, and a very short drive to the other beaches. Ask your innkeepers for parking permits. - Kayaking:
Kayak Adventures (207) 468-3472
Gone with the Wind (207) 283-8446
North Country River Rafting (800)-348-8871 - Spa/Massage:
Eddie-Taylor Spa 67 York Street, Kennebunk, Maine(207)985-9800. This spa comes highly recommended from the innkeeper and her daughter! It is a full service spa and salon and is just a quick 10 minutes from the inn. Reservations Recommended
Spa at Rivers Edge 83 Portland Road, Kennebunk, Maine (207)985-6855. Full service spa and salon located on the picturesque Kennebunk River.
All Seasons Day Spa 155 Port Road, Kennebunk, Maine (207)967-1300 Full service Spa.
Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique 31 Western Ave., Kennebunk, Maine (207)967-2259,A full service day spa including hair removal, personal care massage, manicures, & waxing. - Photography:
Robert Akers Photography - Maine (207)985-4606
Ocean Exposure - 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk 967-0500
Daniel Portraiture - New Hampshire & Maine (603)498-1546
Robert Dennis -All over New England - Fishing:
North Atlantic Outfitters - Captain Steve Brettell, Arundel Wharf (207)283-4129
Sight Seeing and Charter Fishing - Captain Greg Metcalf - Kennebunkport - Whale Watching:
The First Chance Whale Watch (207)967-5507
The Nautilus Whale Watch (207) 967-0707 - Cruises:
Scenic Cruises
The Second Chance Cruise (207)967-5507
Lobster Boat Cruises
The Rugosa (207) 967-5595 - Sailing:
The Schooner Eleanor (207)967-8809
The Pineapple Ketch (207)468-7262 - Skiing - Cross Country:
Harris Farm, Dayton (207) 499-2678 - Sleigh Rides:
Rockin' Horse Carraige, Kennebunkport (207) 967-4288 - Theater:
The Arundel Barn Playhouse – (207) 985-5552
River Tree Arts (207) 985-4343
Ogunquit Playhouse (207) 646-5511
Portland Stage Company (207) 774-0465
Kennebunkport Maritime Museum (207)967-4195 - Biking:
Cape-Able Bike Shop (207) 967-4382 - Golf:
Cape Arundel Golf Club , Kennebunkport (207)967-3494
Webhannet Golf Club , Kennebunk (207)967-2061
Dutch Elm Golf, Arundel (207) 282-9850
Hillcrest Pitch n’ Putt , Kennebunk (207) 967-4661 - Day Trips:
Freeport – 45 minutes North, home of LL Bean.
Kittery – 35 minutes South, outlet stores
Ogunquit – 20 minutes South, coastal town, Ogunquit playhouse
Portland – 35 minutes north. Portland Jetport, Museum of Art, waterfront.
Portsmouth, NH – 35 minutes south. Boutique shopping, Strawberry bank museum.
York, Maine – 25 minutes south. Cape Neddick lighthouse, York’s Wild Kingdom Animal Park.
Cape Elizabeth – 30 minutes north, Two-Lights lighthouse and state park.
Mt. Washington, New Hampshire. Approx 2 hours.
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