Top 20 Attractions in Kennebunkport, ME

Kennebunkport Village

1) Walk to Kennebunkport village and explore the many fine shops, galleries and restaurants; wander to the harbor for yachts and lobster boats.

Bush Family Compound at Walker Point, Kennebunkport, Maine

2) Drive by stately summer homes. We’ll point you to Walker Point – the summer digs of George and Barbara Bush.

Historic House In Kennebunkport, Maine

3) Walk tree lined streets showcasing 18th and 19th century architecture built by merchants and sea captains.

Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunkport, Maine

4) Build sand castles, swim or comb the beach. Read about Kennebunkport’s fabulous beach options here.

Couple holding bicycles

5) Take a bike ride along scenic coastal routes. We’ll be happy to give you suggestions on where to pedal!

Cape Porpoise Sunset6) Visit Cape Porpoise, the quintessential Maine working harbor, home port to lobstermen and fishermen.

Schooner Eleanor

7) Take a boat excursion – whale watching, schooner sail, scenic cruise or lobsterboat. We recommend First Chance Whale Watch for whale watching and the Schooner Eleanor or Pineapple Ketch for sailing.

Goat Island Lighthouse Kennebunkport, Maine

8) Maine is known for its Lighthouses; ask the cottagekeeper for a lighthouse driving tour map — and don’t forget to bring your camera!

Wedding Cake House Kennebunkport, Maine

9) Take an architectural walking tour, including a National Register Historical District Village Walk.

Kennebunkport Golf

10) Tee off at one of the two golf courses within five minutes of Cabot Cove. Options are: Cape Arundel Golf Club or Webhannet Golf Club.

Kennebunkport Antiques

11) Visit fine antique shops, auction houses and old bookstores.

Tides Beach Club Lobster Roll

12) Eat award-winning seafood. Try the Goose Rocks Beach Hot Lobster Roll at The Tides Beach Club.

Charter Fishing Kennebunkport, Maine

13) Cast a line off the breakwater or hop aboard a fishing charter for an exhilarating day of sport fishing.

Nature Hike in Kennebunkport

14) Take a nature walk through Laudholm Farm, a unique saltwater farm, or the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

Vinegar Hill Farm Arundel, Maine.

15) Let us get you tickets to our local entertainment venue, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre or to the Ogunquit Playhouse, rich in history and one of the country’s premier summer playhouses.

Maine Art Hill Art Gallery

16) Artists flock to the natural beauty of the Maine coast. Spend the day popping in and out of the galleries that line the streets of Kennebunkport and Kennebunk’s Lower Village.

Kennebunkport Seashore Trolley Museum

17) Ride and explore antique trolleys from around the world at the Seashore Trolley Museum.

Tennis in Kennebunkport, Maine

18) Play a match at one of a dozen tennis courts within ten minutes of Cabot Cove.

Kennebunkport Nott House

19) Visit the Brick Store Museum and The Nott House for historical exhibits with original furnishings.

Cabot Cove Kennebunkport

20) Stay put and enjoy the Cove.