Welcome to
The Kennebunks!
Kennebunk & Kennebunkport Maine
Where the rocky coast meets charming New England architecture… Welcome to the Kennebunks! Step foot in Dock Square in Kennebunkport, Maine, and you’ll feel like you’ve just jumped into a postcard. With a quintessential landscape and downtown architecture, local shops, and scenery galore, this town square is quintessential Maine at it’s finest! In other words, it’s paradise…
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Cape Porpoise make up an area of coastal southern Maine where upscale restaurants, tastefully-curated boutiques, and modern, luxurious amenities reign. Charming resorts, bed & breakfasts, and boutique hotels weave along the Atlantic Ocean, and will be sure to gracefully ground you in an easy, breezy, vacation type of mood!
Let’s Explore!
WE’RE GOING TO HAVE THE BEST. TIME. EVER!
Are you ready for world-class entertainment and local music right at our finger tips??
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
RABBIT HOLE
LIVE MUSIC AT THE PILOT HOUSE
LIVE MUSIC AT OLD VINES WINE BAR
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BURLIEGH
KENNEBUNKPORT CONCERTS ON THE LAWN
LIVE MUSIC ABOARD THE SPIRIT OF MASSACHUSETTS
Is there anything like enjoying a relaxing day the beach and spending time in nature??
SOME LOCAL SPOTS WE LOVE:
GOOSE ROCKS BEACH
PARSON’S BEACH
KENNEBUNK BEACH
RACHEL CARSON WILDLIFE REFUGE
GOOSE ROCKS BEACH WALK
CAPE PORPOISE STAGE ISLAND PARK
PARSON’S WAY
STEELE TRAIL
TRUST TRAIL
Whether it’s a sunny day by the water or you’re seeking some indoor fun, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport offer a variety of activities and things to do!
Garden Street Bowl
Garden Street Bowl is a luxury 10-lane bowling venue located in downtown Kennebunk, Maine. Along with sister business, Crotux Kitchen & Taphouse, Garden Street Bowl offers creative gastropub cuisine as well as 27 taps of craft beer, wine, cider, and kombucha. Garden Street Bowl also offers a full game room with a cornhole court, shuffleboard, arcade games, and more.
F-8 Gallery
Nestled just above Dock Square in a historic 200-year-old sea captain’s barn, F-8 Gallery offers a unique departure from typical seacoast art. This artist-owned fine art gallery specializes in abstract figurative paintings that blend the essence of the human form with a contemporary, abstract flair. The gallery is open May-December and by appointment during the off season.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT + ACTIVITIES TO CHECK OUT:
BRICK STONE MUSEUM
CAPE ARUNDEL GOLF COURSE
COASTAL MAINE KAYAK & BIKE
FIRST CHANCE WHALE WATCH
GARDEN STREET BOWL
HILLCREST GOLF
INTOWN TROLLEY
JILLYANNA’S COOKING SCHOOL
MAINE DAY VENTURES
NEW ENGLAND ECO ADVENTURES
RUGOSA LOBSTER TOURS
PINEAPPLE KETCH
WEBHANNET GOLF COURSE
We love to indulge in fine cuisine, and here in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine, we have a variety of wonderful options to choose from. Take a peek at some exceptional local spots we love!
Crotux Kitchen & Taphouse
Crotux Kitchen & Taphouse is a creative gastropub restaurant featuring 27 taps of craft beer, wine, cider, and kombucha. Located in downtown Kennebunk, Maine, Crotux shares a space with sister business Garden Street Bowl—a luxury 10-lane bowling venue that also offers a full game room, cornhole court, shuffleboard, arcade games, and more!
Pedro’s
Pedro’s is a fun and lively Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant serving up scratch made food and hand-crafted cocktails in a laid-back environment in Kennebunk, Maine’s Lower Village. The Pedro’s team takes pride in the ingredients they source, the techniques they use, and the dishes they serve. Pedro’s house-made drinks are made with high-quality ingredients including the restaurant’s own infusions. Pedro’s offers outdoor seating on the patio, which features a fire pit, heaters, and life-size artificial palm trees adorned with colorful LED lights to bring a tropical vibe to the Seacoast. The Pedro’s team looks forward to the opportunity to provide all of their guests with a fun and memorable dining experience!!
OTHER LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
50 LOCAL
BANDALOOP
BATSON RIVER BREWING COMPANY
CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE
EARTH AT HIDDEN POND
ULTRAMAR RESTAURANT
LOST FIRE GRILL
MUSETTE
OLD VINES WINE BAR
THE BOATHOUSE
STRIPERS
THE BURLEIGH
CASA 77
THE SPIRIT OF MASSACHUSETTS
WANDBY LANDING.
From popular hotspots to hidden gems, the Kennebunks have us covered in the foodie department!
Crotux Kitchen & Taphouse
Crotux Kitchen & Taphouse is a creative gastropub restaurant featuring 27 taps of craft beer, wine, cider, and kombucha. Located in downtown Kennebunk, Maine, Crotux shares a space with sister business Garden Street Bowl—a luxury 10-lane bowling venue that also offers a full game room, cornhole court, shuffleboard, arcade games, and more!
Pedro’s
Pedro’s is a fun and lively Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant serving up scratch made food and hand-crafted cocktails in a laid-back environment in Kennebunk, Maine’s Lower Village. The Pedro’s team takes pride in the ingredients they source, the techniques they use, and the dishes they serve. Pedro’s house-made drinks are made with high-quality ingredients including the restaurant’s own infusions. Pedro’s offers outdoor seating on the patio, which features a fire pit, heaters, and life-size artificial palm trees adorned with colorful LED lights to bring a tropical vibe to the Seacoast. The Pedro’s team looks forward to the opportunity to provide all of their guests with a fun and memorable dining experience!!
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
BENNETT’S SANDWICH SHOP
MABEL’S LOBSTER CLAW
CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE
CAPE PORPOISE KITCHEN
CHERIE’S BAKERY
FIA FIA
LIVE CAFE
LANGSFORD FISH HOUSE
THE CLAM SHACK
THE LANDING STORE
Do you have a major sweet tooth?? So do we! Thank goodness for us, we have some amazing options to keep our cravings at bay.
Rococo Ice Cream
Rococo Ice Cream has a new location, and the team can’t wait to have you join them in their new Kennebunk, Maine home. Come and taste all the classic Rococo flavors you know and love, make yourself cozy on the grand al-fresco patio, and soak in the beautiful views of the tidal Kennebunk River. The ice cream shop is open 12-10. Experience Rococo Ice Cream’s new Dessert Bar, and dive into a playful, fresh take on dessert dining and specialty cocktails, where the magic of Rococo’s ice creams infuses into the variety of delicious creations. Envision a place where the boundless creativity of the Rococo art movement meets a kaleidoscope of global flavors. Here, desserts aren’t just made; they’re dreamt into existence, and cocktails are potions that transport you to far-off lands.
OTHER SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
BOULANGERIE, A PROPER BAKERY
GOOSE ROCKS DAIRY
MAINELY CUSTARD
SATELLITE DOUGHNUTS
TALULA’S
THE CANDY MAN
THE SUGAR SHACK.
In the mood to cozy up inside or head to an outdoor patio to sip on a bev? Looking to take some wine or local craft beer home or to a friend’s house?? Here are some “must-know” spots!
Pedro’s
Pedro’s is a fun and lively Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant serving up scratch made food and hand-crafted cocktails in a laid-back environment in Kennebunk, Maine’s Lower Village. The Pedro’s team takes pride in the ingredients they source, the techniques they use, and the dishes they serve. Pedro’s house-made drinks are made with high-quality ingredients including the restaurant’s own infusions. Pedro’s offers outdoor seating on the patio, which features a fire pit, heaters, and life-size artificial palm trees adorned with colorful LED lights to bring a tropical vibe to the Seacoast. The Pedro’s team looks forward to the opportunity to provide all of their guests with a fun and memorable dining experience!!
COOL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
BATSON RIVER BREWING COMPANY
FEDERAL JACK’S BREWING COMPANY
MAINE WINE TOURS
OLD VINES WINE BAR
SEAGRASS
WINE HOUSE ON MAINE
SEBAGO BREWING COMPANY
Summer mornings by the water with an iced latte in hand…
Cozy winter afternoons with the snow slowly falling and a hot tea warming us up with a smile…
Whatever the weather, no matter the season, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport will always have our favorite beverages at the ready!
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
DOCK SQUARE COFFEE HOUSE (PICTURED ABOVE!)
COFFEE ROASTERS OF THE KENNEBUNKS
MORNINGS IN PARIS
THE BLUE COFFEEHOUSE.
Daytrip Society
Daytrip Society is a destination for those inspired by the romance of nature and the adventure of travel. It was founded by native Mainers and ardent daytrippers Jessica Jenkins and Andy West. Located in the center of Dock Square, the boutique features a unique mix of gifts, home décor, gear, and hand-crafted treasures that blend modern design with the outdoors to fulfill your inner wanderlust.
Carla’s Boutique
Carla’s specializes in contemporary stylish fashion for today’s woman. Owner Carla Perkins, along with her team, has created the latest looks from designers, perfect for work or play, day or night! Whether you are looking for a sweater for the 4th of July BBQ, a new outfit for a cocktail party, a crisp white tee, or the perfect dress for your son’s wedding, Carla’s has what you’re looking for! The friendly staff is highly professional and the service impeccable. Carla and her team pride themselves on personal relationships with their customers to make sure everyone is completely satisfied with every purchase.
Daytrip Jr.
Daytrip Jr. is a dreamy seaside gift store for kids. Little explorers will find heirloom toys, organic clothing, locally made items, and classic books, among other treasures. Kids love coming back to the store to collect their favorite toys and drop a quarter into our vintage whale kiddie ride. Mamas and papas love shopping for their little ones and watching them grow from year to year. From the little baby who needs helping hands riding the whale and trying on shoes to the big kid who is leading the way!
OTHER LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
ABACUS
ANTIQUES ON NINE
AQUAHOLICS SURF SHOP
BEACH GRASS
BECOMING JEWELRY
BENOIT’S
BLISS BOUTIQUES
FLEURANT
HAPPYNEST + THE LITTLE BODEGA
HOME INGREDIENTS
KENNEBUNK OUTFITTERS
MAINE COTTAGE APOTHECARY
MAINE-LY DRIZZLE
MINKA
MOESOAP
SCALAWAGS
SEA BAGS
SEACRAFT VINTAGE
SEAGLASS JEWELRY STUDIO
SPACES BY NICKI BONGIORNO
ISLAND TREASURE TOYS
MOON LADY PLANTS
Rest your head somewhere beautiful, local, chic, and relaxing during your stay in the Kennebunks! We’re already feeling welcome…
The Wanderer
The Wanderer is a stylish cottage getaway comprised of 17 small and large white clapboard cottages and a two-bedroom house that combines classic New England charm with the casual vibe of a surf lodge. All this with a lounge pool, fire pits, lawn games, and complimentary breakfast. Located in a tranquil setting just minutes from Kennebunk Beach and downtown Kennebunkport, The Wanderer is perfect for those looking to mix their adventurous spirit with a quiet place to end a lively day!
Sandy Pines
Camping at Sandy Pines Campground offers a relaxing respite in a tranquil part of coastal Kennebunkport, Maine. Glamping tents and structures, as well as tent and RV sites, are tucked into a secluded beach forest, bordered by a salt marsh, and enhanced by water views and salty breezes. Minutes from Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square, this Maine campground is the ideal summer vacation destination for those who want to return to nature. With an array of thoughtful amenities, family-friendly activities, spacious grounds, and one mile from Kennebunkport’s most stunning beach, this is traditional and glamorous camping at its finest. Stay for a few nights or make this your summer home— either way, you’ll create lifelong memories and truly enjoy “the Maine camping experience”!
Time for an up-do? A well-deserved deep tissue massage? Check out some locally-owned salons and spas in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport!
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
COTTAGE BREEZE DAY SPA
FRINGE HAIR ART SALON
SALON DELAGE
SEAGLASS THERAPEUTICS
SPA AT RIVER’S EDGE KENNEBUNK
SPA VOYAGE
STUDIO 41
VILLAGE SALON & DAY SPA
Fancy a workout while you’re in town?? We love moving, grooving, and getting active while having fun!
The Daily Sweat
The Daily Sweat is a yoga and barre studio focused on helping individuals and families find health, wellness, and community. The team ensures that every person who walks through their doors feels welcomed, safe and inspired. Enjoy your first month of unlimited classes for $99!
MORE STUDIOS + FITNESS CENTERS TO CHECK OUT:
THE PILATES STUDIO KENNEBUNK
MAINE REVOLUTION
QUEST FITNESS
VILLAGE YOGA
Looking to purchase or rent your dream home?? We know just the local experts who can make it possible!!
LOCAL REAL ESTATE:
KENNEBUNK BEACH REALTY
KPT LUXURY PROPERTIES
MARITIME REALTY
OCEAN VIEW PROPERTIES
PACK MAYNARD ASSOCIATES
SAND DOLLAR REAL ESTATE
SEA BREEZE REAL ESTATE