Kennebunkport, ME

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Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport featuring a house and a small town or village
Kennebunkport featuring a small town or village and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Kennebunkport
Former presidents are among the many who enjoy the picturesque beaches, tasty seafood and relaxing atmosphere of this charming coastal town.  

Spend a day scouring the beaches for shells or soaking up the sun on one of Kennebunkport’s beaches. Take a tour around the coast on an old lobster boat and keep an eye out for a passing whale. End your day with a seafood dinner in one of the many inns or restaurants in the small town center.  

Kennebunkport, Maine, is 28 miles (46 kilometers) south of Portland. The town is built along the banks of the Kennebunk River. Settlement here dates back to the 1600s. For many years Kennebunkport was an important boat-building hub, though recent times have seen the eastern town become a popular resort. Many former mansions of ships’ captains now serve as inns.  

Walk or drive down Ocean Avenue to admire the coastal view on one side and the luxurious vacation homes of America’s well-heeled on the other. Towards the end of Walker’s Point you’ll see the vacation residence of former president George. W. Bush.  

Spend a day or two exploring the area’s coastal treasures. Visit Goose Rocks Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The Blowing Caves, Spouting Rock and Goat Island lighthouse all make for pleasant excursions. 

Take a tour on a former lobster boat or join a whale-watching expedition to see these giants up close. If you prefer to stay on land, then visit the Franciscan Monastery and the Kennebunkport History Center to learn about the area’s past.  

Wander around the small town center and without knowing it you may well slip into the neighboring Lower Village. Only locals would really distinguish between the two, because both offer gift shops and galleries, good restaurants and plenty of places to stay.  

Visit the town in summer and you’ll almost certainly be able to attend a festival. The Kennebunkport Festival in June features wine, food and music. The fireworks displays held as part of Fourth of July celebrations are best seen from a lobster boat out at sea. Winter offers different charms, with the possibility of picturesque empty beaches just one of the many reasons to visit in the low season. 

Where to stay in Kennebunkport

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Goose Rocks Beach

Goose Rocks Beach might not have many top sights, but Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Goose Rocks Beach
The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel

3 out of 5
140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
The price is ¥33,388 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
¥33,388
¥36,392 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Colony Hotel
The Rhumb Line Resort

The Rhumb Line Resort

2.5 out of 5
41 Turbat's Creek off Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME
The price is ¥23,381 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
¥23,381
¥25,926 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
The Rhumb Line Resort
Nonantum Resort

Nonantum Resort

3.5 out of 5
95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (768 reviews)
"Beautiful property, the room was amazing with views of the water. It was the perfect East Coast Maine experience we were looking for. My only regret is now staying longer."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Nonantum Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Cottages at Cabot Cove

The Cottages at Cabot Cove

3.5 out of 5
7 South Main Street, Kennebunkport, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Dock Square and Wells Beach are ...
The Cottages at Cabot Cove
"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

Kennebunkport
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Dock Square and Wells Beach ...
"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds
Elmwood Resort Hotel

Elmwood Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Elmwood Resort Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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