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]( [10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England]( Not sure which New England coastal towns to visit? Here are the 10 prettiest coastal towns in New England, from Down East harbors to Victorian island resorts. We picked the 10 prettiest coastal towns in New England, from Down East harbors to Victorian island resorts. These New England coastal towns are perfect for your next daytrip or weekend getaway. Have a look and see if you don’t agree. 10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England [Kennebunkport, Maine] Kennebunkport, Maine | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/edella Kennebunkport, Maine Often named one the best coastal towns in Maine, Kennebunkport has it all. The Kennebunk River adds even more waterline charm to the small shops, elegant ship captains’ homes, and fishing ports of this vibrant Southern Maine town of 3,474. Unique View: The quintessential fishing village of [Cape Porpoise, Maine](. See More: From the river and harbor on [Rugosa Lobster Tours](. Learn More: Exploring [Kennebunkport]( and [Cape Porpoise](. [Bar Harbor, maine] Bar Harbor, Maine | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/PictureLake Bar Harbor, Maine Some Maine coastal towns have an unfair advantage. Perched on Mount Desert Island at the gateway to [Acadia National Park](, this historic resort town still resonates with the Victorian splendor of bygone days, not to mention the backdrop of Cadillac Mountain. Unique View: From [Bar Island](, which you can walk to at low tide (plan ahead). See More: [Lighthouse and National Park Tour]( via catamaran. [New Castle New Hampshire] New Castle, New Hampshire | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/jiawangkun New Castle, New Hampshire One of the loveliest New Hampshire coastal towns, this town of 968 residents at the mouth of the Piscataqua River is made up entirely of islands. The Victorian charm of the [Wentworth by the Sea Hotel]( makes the setting even lovelier. Unique View: [Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse](. See More: From the water with [Portsmouth Kayak Adventures’ tour]( of Little Harbor. [Camden, Maine] Camden, Maine | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : Mark Fleming Camden, Maine The self-dubbed “Jewel of the Coast” is a well-deserved moniker, and this Mid-Coast harbor town of 4,823 on Penobscot Bay is tucked where mountains reach down to the sea. Unique View: Three windjammers making this narrow harbor their home. See More: From the water, on the [Schooner Surprise](. [Newport, Rhode Island] Newport, Rhode Island | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/DenisTangneyJr Newport, Rhode Island Spectacular at every turn, from broad, sandy beaches to deep harbors bristling with schooners, racing yachts, and pleasure craft; from [cozy Colonial taverns]( to [opulent Gilded Age mansions](. Unique View: The twinkling span of the Pell Bridge just after twilight. See More: From a historical point of view, with [Newport History Tours](. Learn More: Check out our [Guide to Newport, RI]( and the [Newport Mansions](. [New Shoreham, RI] New Shoreham, Rhode Island | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : Courtesy of Block Island Tourism Council New Shoreham, Rhode Island All of verdant, windswept Block Island, just 13 miles off Rhode Island’s southern coast, is technically New Shoreham, but it’s the Victorian harbor-front that makes landing here forever captivating. Unique View: Granite-blocked Southeast Lighthouse, perched at on one of the island’s iconic bluffs. [Rockport, MA] Rockport, Massachusetts | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/travelview Rockport, Massachusetts Artists love Massachusetts coastal towns, and Rockport in particular. Painters turned this fishing village into an art colony for a reason—it’s an inspiration. Perched at the tip of Cape Ann, there are rugged shorelines, hidden coves, and a bustling, historic village. Unique View: [Motif No. 1](, the most painted building in the world. See More: By jeep, in personalized tours from [Sweet Shots Secret Spots](. Learn More: Exploring [Rockport, MA](. [Stonington Borough, Connecticut] Stonington Borough, Connecticut | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : Courtesy of Ingrid Feddersen Stonington Borough, Connecticut Connecticut coastal towns don’t always get the attention they so justly deserve. This delightful village of fewer than 1,000 residents boasts a wealth of 18th-19th-century buildings on its own narrow peninsula that juts into Fisher’s Island Sound and Little Narragansett Bay, with views in all directions. Unique View: From “The Point,” a view of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York. See More: On foot, with a self-guided walking tour available at the[Old Lighthouse Museum](. [Oak Bluffs, MA] Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : iStock.com/KenWiedemann Oak Bluffs (Martha’s Vineyard), Massachusetts The brightly colored gingerbread Victorian cottages make this laid-back enclave on Martha’s Vineyard a true New England confection. And on one night each summer, the cottages lights up with Chinese lanterns, making it likely the loveliest place on earth. Unique View: The nation’s [oldest platform carousel](. See More: Of the historic cottages on the [Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tours](. Learn More: Exploring the [Gingerbread Cottages at Oak Bluffs Campground](. [Provincetown, Massachusetts] Provincetown, Massachusetts | Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England Photo Credit : Mark Fleming Provincetown, Massachusetts Set at the outermost tip of Cape Cod, surrounded by water on three sides and backed by vast sand dunes on the fourth, Provincetown is a colorful gem that’s drawn artists and writers for generations. Unique View: A bird’s eye, from the top of the [Pilgrim Monument](. See More: By jeep, of Provincetown’s famous sand dunes, with [Art’s Dune Tours](. Learn More: Exploring [Provincetown](. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by [New Hampshire Tourism]( [Vermont Country Store]( [Maine Tourism]( [Massachusetts Tourism]( [The Barn Yar]( [American Cruise Lines]( Weekends with Yankee is a production of WGBH Boston and Yankee Magazine and is distributed by American Public Television. 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