Maine – Dining in the Kennebunks

Travel Throughout New England with Weekends with Yankee [Logo]( Sponsored by the [Maine Office of Tourism]( [Hero-WWY-Video-Still]( [Maine – Dining in the Kennebunks]( The Kennebunks have long been known for their scenic beauty, exceptional lodging, and sandy beaches. Now, recent additions to the restaurant scene, along with some beloved legacy spots, have made the region a food-lovers destination. Moving between Boulangerie- A Proper Bakery, The Lost Fire, Rosella KPT (the Maine outpost of a popular East Village sushi restaurant), and Earth at Hidden Pond, we give a taste of the Kennebunks’ culinary diversity and talk with the chefs and restaurant owners who’ve made southern Maine their home. [WATCH NOW]( [5 Best Things to Do in Kennebunkport, Maine]( Only have a day or two? From downtown shopping to seaside strolling, here are five of the very best things to do in Kennebunkport, Maine. Lobster pots, fishing shacks, and rocky shores say “Maine” to folks around the world — but there’s much more to the coastal town of Kennebunkport than these famed regional symbols. Situated on the tidal Kennebunk River, this venerable shipbuilding village had found popularity as a summer retreat by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was in 1902, for instance, that George H. Walker built the seaside mansion that would become world-renowned as the seaside getaway for President George H. W. Bush and his family. Though part of “the Kennebunks,” a group of communities that includes Arundel and Kennebunk, Kennebunkport has plenty on its own to fill a visitor’s itinerary. The boutiques and galleries of Dock Square beckon to shoppers, while outdoorsy types can rent a canoe or kayak and explore the local waters. And if you visit during the holiday season, Kennebunkport’s [Christmas Prelude]( is a yuletide celebration not to be missed — with Santa even showing up by lobster boat! You could easily spend a week or more exploring this classic New England coastal town. But if you have just a day or two, here are the five best things to do in Kennebunkport, Maine. [Kennebunkport, Maine] Kennebunkport, Maine Photo Credit : iStock.com/edella 5 Best Things to Do in Kennebunkport, Maine [Parson’s Way Shore Walk]( This two-mile out-and-back seaside stroll takes you past some of the cooler-named sights on the Maine coast: Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave. Ocean views are complemented by peeks at some truly magnificent homes, including the Bush family compound at Walker’s Point; you’ll also pass St. Anne’s Church, a lovely c. 1887 stone chapel overlooking the sea. Benches along the way offer spots to rest and soak up the atmosphere. [Dock Square]( Gifts shops, restaurants, strolling, with the scent of the sea everywhere — it’s no wonder that for many, this is the heart of a stop in Kennebunkport. Among the must-visit local retailers are gift shop [Daytrip Society](, bibliophile haven [Fine Print Booksellers](, and home design boutique [Minka](, dubbed one of the most beautiful independent shops in Maine by Architectural Digest. Cape Porpoise Two miles east of Kennebunkport, you can visit a working fishing village where time seems to have stopped, and spend time wandering the weathered cottages and watching lobster boats come and go. (Just across from the pier you can see the 1833 [Goat Island Light]( too.) Feeling hungry? Cape Porpoise is also home to [Nunan’s Lobster Hut](, one of Maine’s most famous traditional lobster shacks, as well as harborside dining favorite the [Ramp Bar & Grill](. [Seashore Trolley Museum]( Considered the world’s premier electric railway museum, this c. 1939 landmark boasts a collection of 250-plus transit vehicles, most of them trolleys, from across the U.S. and beyond. You can even hop aboard a 1900s trolley for a ride on the museum’s heritage railroad. Note: Open May through October as well as select weekends in November and December. [Goose Rocks Beach]( Don’t be fooled by its name — you’ll find nearly three miles of soft white sand along this beach, named for Goose Rocks, an offshore barrier reef that is visible at low tide. If visiting between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, make sure to get a permit to park along Kings Highway before walking through low grass-covered dunes to the beach, named one of our “[10 Prettiest Beaches in New England](.” SPONSORS Weekends with Yankee is a production of WGBH Boston and Yankee Magazine and is distributed by American Public Television. [New England]( [TRAVEL]( [FOOD]( [LIVING]( [WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE TV]( [YANKEE MAGAZINE]( [SHOP]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( You received this email because you signed for updates from [NewEngland.com](. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](