Kennebunk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kennebunk
Kennebunk
Kennebunk
Kennebunk showing a small town or village
Kennebunk featuring a house

Take a self-guided tour of this town to discover a New England house inspired by the grandeur of Milan’s cathedral, with many more attractions too.

Stroll around Kennebunk to discover buildings with interesting histories. The entire town participates in Museum in the Streets providing written descriptions at points of interest. Admire the architecture of fine old buildings that reveal the wealth in this area when shipbuilding was a major industry.

The Wedding Cake House adorns one of Kennebunk’s streets. Built in the 1850s, its wooden trim was designed and hand carved by the builder and a carpenter using the Italian cathedral’s façade as a blueprint. Learn more about how the building got its name in the early 1900s when a sea captain built the house for his bride.

Look for the Titcomb Garrison, possibly Kennebunk’s oldest house, built about 1740. It was designed to provide protection from Native American attacks. Discover more of Kennebunk’s history by visiting the Brick Store Museum that was originally separate businesses before being joined together.

Walk along the banks of the Mousam River flowing through town. It was the centre of shipbuilding in the mid 1700s. More than 20 ocean vessels were built in this area until the industry moved downstream to Kennebunkport when the ships became too large for the river.

Look for a depression on the western bank of Kennebunk River. Known as The Landing, it is one of the last visible remnants of this shipbuilding industry that continued until 1918.

Spend a day at a Kennebunk beach. Gooch’s Beach is a crescent of white sand popular for sunbathing and aquatic sports. Try Mother’s Beach, which is smaller and attracts families with its playground. Middle Beach lies between these two and has black pebbles that hold the sun’s heat, which make even cooler days beach days.

Accessing this thriving industrial area in the shipbuilding days meant a railway was necessary. Visit the Boston & Maine R.R. Depot, which is now a commercial building, but trains still travel past the former station.

A trip to Kennebunk is a preserved glimpse into America’s past.

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
55 York St, Kennebunk, ME
The price is AU$181 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$181
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kennebunk. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"The breakfast was nothing special but more that adequate. The motel is nestled in away from the road and wooded with a nice lawn. Very friendly staff. The room was clean with superior beds and more towels and linen than needed. Real coffee mugs and real glasses besides the paper and plastic ones. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Port Inn & Suites Kennebunk, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Beach House Inn

The Beach House Inn

2.5 out of 5
211 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk, ME
The price is AU$254 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$254
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kennebunk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Ocean views and sounds were outstanding in our oceanview room."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Beach House Inn
White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection

White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
37 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, ME
The price is AU$747 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$747
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kennebunk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Dock Square and Wells Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"The room was extremly small. The front door was hitting the side odf the bad."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection
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.
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained and the rooms were well appointed. Please consider adding more light to the indoor pool because it was pretty dim in there once the sun went down. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Pink Blossom Family Resort

Pink Blossom Family Resort

3 out of 5
154 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ogunquit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
"The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming! The suite was clean and cozy."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Pink Blossom Family Resort
Nautical Mile

Nautical Mile

2.5 out of 5
1072 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Wells Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
Girls Away trip
"the place was very clean, staff was very polite and helpful .The couch wasn't all that comfortable to sit on but we just used some pillows. Right next door to Congdons donuts. We are hoping to go back again next Oct. Would highly recommend this place. Even has a pool and hot tub"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Nautical Mile
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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