Kennebunkport

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Kennebunkport is a coastal town in Maine and was made famous as the summer home for former US President George H. W. Bush.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Take the Maine Turnpike to exit 2 or 3. From Exit 2, Wells take Route 109 east to Route 1 to Route 9 east. From Exit 3, Kennebunk follow Route 35 east. If you're planning on going to one of the local beaches, be sure to pick up a parking pass from the police station. Daily passes are $6.

[edit] By plane

Portland International Jetport, located approximately 30 miles from Kennebunkport. Served by Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, AirTran, US Airways, United Express, jetBlue, and Northwest.

Manchester NH Airport, located approximately 75 miles from Kennebunkport. Served by Air Canada, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Comair, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways.

Boston's Logan International Airport, approximately 90 minutes drive from Kennebunkport. Served by Aer Lingus, Air Canada/Air Canada Jazz, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American/American Eagle, British Airways, Cape Air, Continental, Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection/Comair/Delta Shuttle, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, Midwest, Northwest, KLM, SATA, Spirit Airlines, Swiss, United/United Express, US Airways Shuttle/US Airways/US Airways Express, and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

[edit] By train

Amtrak [1] to Boston South Station. Continuing service with Amtrak Downeaster to Wells Maine.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • The Kennebunkport History Center, 125 North St., Phone: +1 207 967-2751. Year round. Tu-F 10AM-4PM.
  • Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Phone: +1 207 967-2712, [2]. Daily mid May-Oct 10AM-5PM. Museum displays and rides, including the opportunity to operate a streetcar yourself (with guidance, of course). Adults $8, children (6-16) $5.50.

[edit] Art Galleries

  • Ebb Tide Gallery, Route 9, Phone: +1 207 967-4688.
  • Clay Art, 127 Ocean Av., Phone: +1 207 967-1177.
  • Compliments - Gallery of Fine American Crafts, Dock Sq., Phone: +1 207 967-2269.
  • Dayer Photography, 74 Summer St., Phone: +1 207 985-2472.
  • P. DeSantis Gallery and Studio, 77 North Street, Phone: +1 207 967-5215.
  • Goose Rocks Pottery, Wharf Lane, Phone: +1 207 967-4884.
  • Hendrikson Art Studio, 8 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4482. Civil War art.
  • Nancy St.Lawrence Studio, 31 Ocean Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-3170.
  • Ocean Winds Art Gallery, 17 Ocean Ave., Phone: +1 207 967-2823. Kinkade gallery.
  • W. Robert Paine Gallery, 42 Ocean Ave., Phone: +1 207 967-2104.
  • Rivertree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-9120.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Nott House, 8 Maine Street, Phone: +1 207 967-2751. Seasonal. Guided and self-guided walking tours.
  • Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road Arundel, Seasonal Box Office: +1 207 985-5552, [3].
  • Hillcrest Pitch & Putt, 71 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4661.
  • First Chance Whalewatch, 4 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-5507, [4]

Golf Courses:

  • Cape Arundel Golf Course, Phone: +1 207 967-3494, [5]
  • Webhannet Golf Club, 26 Golf Club Drive, Phone: +1 207 967-3951, [6]. Semi-private 18 holes, 6,049 yards.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Dock Square with shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
  • Tom’s of Maine, 52 Main St., Phone: +1 207 985-6331, [7]. Natural living factory outlet store.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Alisson's, 11 Dock Square, Phone: +1 207 967-4841, [8].
  • Bandaloop, 2 Dock Square, Phone: +1 207 967-4994, [9].
  • Bartley's Dockside Dining, By the bridge, Phone: +1 207 967-5050, [10].
  • Cape Arundel Inn, South Maine St., Phone: +1 207 967-2125, [11].
  • Cape Porpoise Kitchen,12 Mills Rd., Phone: +1 207 967-1150, 800-488-1150.
  • Dock Square Coffee House, 18 Dock Square, Phone: +1 207 967-4422.
  • Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub, 8 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4322, [12]
  • Grissini Italian Bistro, 27 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-2211, [13]
  • Hurricane Restaurant, 23 Dock Sq., Phone: +1 207 967-9111, [14]
  • Lobster Pot, 62 Mills Rd., Phone: +1 207 967-4607.
  • Old Salt's Pantry, Ocean Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4966, [15]. Little deli.
  • On the Marsh Restaurant, 46 Western Av., Phone: +1 207 967-2299.
  • Pier 77 Restaurant, 77 Pier Rd., Phone: +1 207 967-8500. Tu-Su lunch and dinner.
  • Port Bistro Restaurant & Catering, 24 Ocean Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4321, [16].
  • Port Tavern & Grille Steakhouse, One Dock Square, Phone: +1 207 967-2621, [17].
  • Stripers Waterside Restaurant, 127 Ocean Avenue (at The Breakwater Inn & Spa), Phone: +1 207 967-5333, [18].
  • The White Barn Inn Restaurant, 37 Beach Road, Phone: +1 207 967-2321, (fax: +1 207-967-1100, email: mailto:innkeeper@whitebarninn.com), [19]. The only AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Five Star Restaurant north of New York City. Menu changes daily, four course, fixed price from $91.00 per person plus wines.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Kennebunkport Brewery, Phone: +1 207 967-4322. Brewery tours. Shipyard Ale, Federal Jacks Brew Pub.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

  • Apple Blossom Bed and Breakfast, 25 Brixham Road, Phone: +1 207 351-1727, Fax: +1 207 363-3520, [20]. 6 rooms and pool.
  • Bufflehead Cove Inn, Bufflehead Cove Road, Phone: +1 207 967-3879, Fax: +1 207 967-3879, [21]. Landscaped grounds on the Kennebunk River.
  • The Green Heron Inn, 126 Ocean Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-3315, [22]
  • Old Fort Inn, 8 Old Fort Avenue, Toll Free +1 800-828-3678, Fax: +1 207 967-4547, [23]
  • The Welby Inn, 92 Ocean Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-4655, Email: innkeeper@welbyinn.com, [24]

[edit] Mid-range

  • The Lodge at Turbat's Creek, 7 Turbat's Creek Road, Toll Free: +1 877-594-5634, Phone: +1 207 967-8700, Fax: +1 207 967-0528, [25]. Country location.
  • Rhumb Line Resort, Ocean Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-5457, Fax: +1 207 967-4418, [26]
  • King’s Port Inn, Beach Av and Western Av., Toll free: +1 800-286-5767, Phone: +1 207 967-4340, Fax: +1 207 967-4810, [27]. Downtown location.
  • Kennebunkport Inn, One Dock Square, Phone: +1 207 967-2621, Fax: +1 207 967-3705, [28]. Downtown, piano bar.
  • The Seaside Inn & Cottages, 80 Beach Av., Phone: +1 207 967-4461, Toll Free: 1-800-967-4461, [29]
  • The Beach House Inn, 211 Beach Avenue, Phone: +1 207 967-3850, Fax: +1 207 967-4719, Email: innkeeper@beachhseinn.com, [30]. Providing quality hotel lodging in historic Kennebunkport since 1891. Romantic ocean front inn offering panoramic ocean views across Kennebunk Beach. Rooms cost approx $150 - $290 per night.

[edit] Splurge

  • Cottage Breeze Day spa & Boutique, 31 Western Avenue, +1 207 967-2259, (email: spa@cottagebreeze.com), [31].
  • The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Toll Free: 1-800-552-5651, +1 207 967-4050, (Fax: +1 207 967-8451), [32].
  • The Colony Hotel, 140 Ocean Av., Toll free: +1 800-552-2363, +1 207 967-3331, (Fax +1 207 967-8738), [33].
  • The Yachtsman Lodge and Marina, Ocean Avenue, +1 207 967-2511, [34]. Absolute waterfront lodging in the heart of Kennebunkport, all inn-style rooms reflect an interior of a beautifully appointed yacht. Marina dockage available.
  • The Breakwater Inn & Spa, 127 Ocean Avenue, +1 207 967-5333, (Fax: +1 207 967-0675), Email: innkeeper@thebreakwaterinn.com, [35]. Premium Kennebunkport absolute waterfront lodging, luxury spa, fitness centre and Stripers Seafood Restaurant. Rooms cost approx $170 - $390 per night.
  • White Barn Inn & Spa, 37 Beach Avenue, +1 207 967-2321, (Fax: +1 207 967-1100), Email: innkeeper@whitebarninn.com, [36]. Luxury classical Maine Inn with AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Five Star restaurant. Rooms cost approx $230 - $430 per night.

[edit] Get out

Ogunquit and York are good next stops.

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