The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge was established to preserve ten important estuaries that are key points along migration routes of waterfowl and other migratory birds. During harsh winters, the refuge's marshes provide vital food and cover for waterfowl and other migrating birds at a time when inland waters are frozen.

The Kennebunkport Historical Society
pause a while and let us show you how to step back in time and experience the fascinating history of our seacoast village; from its first sighting by Bartholemew Gosnold in 1602, through often turbulent transformations to the present.

The Seashore Trolley Museum
"Back Into Yesteryear" as you travel by rail, through the Maine countryside, over part of the old Atlantic Shore interurban trolley line, that once connected Kittery, Kennebunkport and Biddeford.

Walker’s Point "The Bush Estate"
Located on the rugged rocky coastline. Follow Ocean Avenue’s scenic drive to former President George Bush’s summer estate perched on the picturesque peninsula of Walker’s Point, Kennebunkport, Maine

Webhannet Golf Club
The Club was established over 100 years ago during the time that Kennebunk Beach was first being developed as a summer community. The course features wide fairways, numerous bunkers, several water hazards and generous greens. A private club, Webhannet welcomes public play on a limited basis. Tee times are required.

Wedding Cake House Route 35, a most often photographed ornately decorated Federal home, 1825. Kennebunk, Maine.

The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Wells Reserve is a 1600-acre research, education, and recreation facility, a public-private partnership within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.

Some of our favorite restaurants in Kennebunkport. We will arrange your dinner reservations.

Joshua's
Post Road, Wells On U.S. Route One just north of the intersection of 1 and 109. "Expertly prepared fare with an appreciation for organic ingredients is the secret behind a new southern Maine standout." DOWN EAST magazine.

Alisson's
Welcome To Alison's. Celebrating more than 30 years of casual dining in Kennebunkport, Maine. Located in the heart of Kennebunkport's Dock Square, Alisson's Restaurant has become known to both locals and visitors as the place to experience casual excellence.

Bandaloop
Great food and excellent wines are thew secret of this retaurant. They serve foods free of pesticides and hormones,as wellas serving organic, all natural and local Maine products whenever possible.

Cape Arundel Inn
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Atlantic from the dining room and a memorable dining experience. Outstanding service and romantic ambiance.

Federal Jack's
Where you'll experience World Class Ales, inspired food, high standards of guest service and one of the best views in Maine. .

Grissini
Grissini is a casual Italian Bistro offering quintessential Tuscan cooking with a New England accent. Open nightly for dinner, the exhibition kitchen features wood-grilled specialties, signature pizzas, homemade pastas and breads. Grissini's huge stone fireplace, downstairs bar and outdoor, in season patio beckons diners to experience a touch of Tuscany nestled in the archetype New England seacoast village of Kennebunkport, Maine.

Hurricane's
Only the freshest seafood, and great lobster and finest wines. The menu also includes steak, chops and several vegetarian dishes.

On the Marsh
A converted barn and farmhouse, On the Marsh resides peacefully on three and a half acres of splendid plantings and a tidal salt marsh. Offers a"tasting menu" paired with wines, or for the adventuresome, a table in the kitchen where you will experience behind the scenes culinary skill at its finest.

Pier 77 and the Ramp
It's contemporary American fine dining with breathtaking views and a warm, welcoming attitude... PIER 77.

Arundel Wharf Restaurant
Casual waterfront dining and cocktails on their wharf side deck or inside by the fireplace.

Mabel's Lobster Claw
Located on scenic Ocean Avenue, Mabel's has been serving the finest seafood & the freshest lobsters in Kennebunkport for almost 50 years. Award winning Lobster Rolls, swordfish, salmon, haddock and big lobsters. Reservations recommended. Come relax and enjoy Kennebunkport's oldest and best seafood restaurant.

Nunan's Lobster Hut
Cape Porpoise (207) 967-4362
Lobster in the rough!

Castaway Fishing Charter
Children and adults will enjoy this memorable sport-fishing experience along the Kennebunkport coast with professional Maine Guide Niels Jacob. Come spend a half or a full day of private charter fishing for striped bass, bluefish and tuna on the 23ft Cast-away.

GOLF
Arundel Golf Club
Favored by former President Bush, this course is semi-private, with morning and afternoon non-member tee-times available.

Webhannet Golf Club
This club has a beautifully maintained eighteen hole course only a few hundred yards from the Atlantic surf.

KAYAKING
Kayak Excursions - offers Kayak Rentals and Tours, and will deliver the Kayaks to launch at Bufflehead Cove Inn at no additional charge.

SAILING
Eleanor
Two hour sailing trips. Sail aboard a traditional Gaff Rig 50' Schooner. Newly launched in 1999 and built by local craftsmen. Experience comfort and beauty as you sail along Kennebunkport's scenic coastline. $38 per person. Available for groups up to 20 passengers.

BEACHES

Kennebunk, Mother's & Gooch's Beach
BEACH AVE., OFF Routes 9 & 35
These long, wide sandy beaches are the perfect place to walk, sun yourself, play in the surf, look for sand dollars or just enjoy the sight of the waves rolling into shore. There are lifeguards and public restrooms at both Gooch's Beach and Mother's Beach from July through Labor Day.

Goose Rocks Beach
King's Highway, Off Route 9, North of Kennebunkport Village
At three miles long, Goose Rocks Beach is a favorite with walkers as well as the sand pail set. It's wide, smooth and sandy, and affords wonderful views of Eastern Goose Rocks and Timber Island, just off the coast.

Arundel Beach
Off Ocean Anenue, near the Colony Hotel
This beach (also known as Colony Beach) is much appreciated by those who love to scramble on its rocks and watch the surf dash the shore.

The Kennebunk Beach
The string of beaches, some sandy, some rocky, that stretch along Beach Avenue from Gooch's Beach past Lord’s Point are all connected by sidewalks — a feature that makes this great stretch of seaside a favorite with walkers, joggers and roller-bladers anytime of day or evening. Kennebunk Beach is readily accessible. You can drive to the beach and park, or you can take the trolley and leave your car behind There are bathroom facilities at the beaches; however, there are no food concessions.

The Goose Rocks Beach
Goose Rocks Beach is one of the best stretches of fine silver white sand on the East Coast. At low tide, you can just see a barrier reef rock formation offshore known as "Goose Rocks." Sand dunes and beach grass provide a sheltered nesting ground for piping plovers and lesser terns. The beach is located 3 miles east of Cape Porpoise off Route 9. A signpost across from the Clock Farm Landmark points the way.

The Parson's Way Shore Walk
Just past Dock Square and the marina, at the beginning of the walk, is Colony Beach, a beautiful gem across the road from the old Colony Hotel. Further along, past St. Ann's Church and on the way to Walkers Point, are Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave, two dramatic spectacles of the sea.

If you are interested in the arts or shopping, we recommend the following.

Artists/Art Galleries

Cygnet Gallery
81 Oak St Portland, ME 04101
In late 2006 however, a charming space on Oak Street, in the art's district of Portland was renovated and made into four distinctive gallery spaces, Cygnet Gallery was back in a new city with a new look and new excitement.

Frechette Gallery, Fine Art
Internationally recognized artist Louise Frechette creates her art with an exclusive focus on paintings of the sea. Created with her fingers only in soft pastels, having no equal and unparalleled in execution and style, the art presented promises to offer you paintings of the highest degree of excellence. Mural size oil paintings also available. Original art only.

Landmark Gallery 31 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport

Art Gallery and Framing
Featuring original artwork, high quality limited edition prints and Custom Picture Framing. Represeting many of New England's most notable artists.

Mast Cove Galleries
The Largest group gallery in Southern Maine, featuring 105 outstanding artists. Music at Mast Cove: Jazz & Blues on Wednesdays.

mimi gregoire carpenter watercolors
Detailed opaque watercolors of "What The Sea Left Behind" at Goose Rocks Beach by artist/author/illustrator mimi gregoire.

Riverbend Gallery and Goose Rocks Design
1009 Portland Road, Arundel, ME

The Irvine Gallery at River Tree Center for the Arts
The Irvine Gallery at River Tree Center for the Arts exhibits contemporary art of Maine and New England year round.

The Wright Gallery
Works of thirty-five artists, accompanied by classical guitarist. Artists are each distinctive spanning a wide range of fine art.

Will Cunha Artist
Will Cunha offers: portraits, commissions, landscapes, group and individual instruction, and fine arts painting demonstrations. He is known for capturing southern Maine’s breathtaking vistas and local landmarks.

FURNITURE, ANTIQUES

Hurlbutt Designs
Our Interior Design Studio has a full range of design services and is complimented by our store, which has Antiques from around the world, fine European Reproductions and a wide array of gifts and decorating accessories. Our store features Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams upholstered furniture, Simon Pearce glass products and many more name brand items for your home or cottage.

Kate Madison Antiques & Furniture
Kate Madison offers French Country Furniture and antiques. Tables, chairs, stepback cupboards, sideboards, beds and more. 13 milk paint finishes, custom to your specifications. Exciting selection of 19th & 20th Century Antiques.

Old House Parts Company Specializing in house, church, and other building parts dating between the 1730s and 1940s, as well as restoration, regeneration, and custom orders and design.

Wright Interiors
Wright Interiors offers a full range of design services for residential and commercial projects.

Americana Workshop The shop is full of painted cupboards, farm tables, dry sinks, country Windsor chairs, and Johnson Benchworks sofas and stuffed arm chairs. There is a good selection of smalls including sap buckets, stoneware, baskets, pewter and textiles. There are a wide variety of decoys and hand-carved animals. There are authenic and reproduction signs, illustrated period documents and lighting fixtures (Lt. Moses Willard chandeliers).

Huston & Company
Huston & Company invites you to visit our showroom featuring our fine, custom furniture where elegance and quality are never compromised. Master craftsmen who use traditional joinery and only the finest premium hardwoods build our furniture on-site.

Innkeepers: Jim and Harriet Gott
P.O. Box 499
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
Call or Fax: (207) 967-3879
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