Kennebunkport Guide
Here are some of our favorite spots in Kennebunkport and beyond. We hope you have fun exploring theMaine coast!
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To Do
Dock Square
Kennebunkport’s village area with great boutiques and eateries. Find a nautical souvenir at Seacraft Vintage or pour a custom candle at Sea love. Beaches
Colony Beach (across the street from The Colony Hotel) has a sandy cove and rocky breakwater. Mother’s Beach is great for little ones, featuring a beach, tide pool, and waterfront playground. Try Goose Rocks Beach or Parsons Beach for sunbathing or strolling.Scenic Walks
Outside The Colony Hotel, find the Parsons Way footpath that runs alongside Ocean Avenue. For a more adventurous hike, Timber Point and Wells Reserve at Laudholm have beautiful trails that wind along the rocky coast.Boat Tours
Getting out on the water is a must in Maine! Book a sail on the Schooner Eleanor or head out on a whale watch or lobster boat tour to see Kennebunkport from the sea. To Dine
The Boathouse Restaurant
Quintessential waterfront dining in Dock Square.The Pilot House
Casual seafood pub and restaurant. Grab a drink aboard the Spirit of Massachusetts, a schooner ‘parked’ in Dock Square.Mabel’s Lobster Claw
Charming spot near the Colony Hotel and Breakwater Inn serving lobster rolls, blueberry pie, and other Maine favorites.Nunan’s Lobster Hut
Classic rustic seafood joint — a great spot for a steamed Maine lobster!The Marine Room at The Colony Hotel
Hotel guests and members of the public are welcome at the hotel’s casual bar and pub, serving lunch and dinner. Famous for their mudslides!Coveside Market
Convenient spot to grab coffee, breakfast, snacks, or a light lunch, right around the corner from The Colony.Cape Porpoise Kitchen
Grab coffee or sandwiches, then take a walk around charming Cape Porpoise for scenic harbor views.Batson River Brewing and Distilling
Cozy bar for drinks and bites, featuring locally-distilled spirits and craft beer. Earth at Hidden Pond
Foodies and design enthusiasts love this farm-to-table restaurant, often named one of the most beautiful in New England. Book ahead!Ultramar
Upscale seafood restaurant with picturesque views of a fishing cove.Casa Seventy-Seven
More casual sister institution to Ultramar - grab a drink and baskets of seafood on the shell-lined patio. The White Barn Inn Restaurant
Rustic elegance. Fine dining at the beautiful Auberge resort if you’re feeling fancy. Wandby Landing
If you’ve had your fill of seafood, head to this atmospheric restaurant for Italian-inspired dishes. Ocean Restaurant
A white-tablecloth option at the lovely Cape Arundel Inn, just down Ocean Ave from The Colony.