Kennebunkport Travel Guide

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Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport
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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 centre.

Kennebunkport, Maine, is 28 miles (46 kilometres) 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 holiday homes of America’s well-heeled on the other. Towards the end of Walker’s Point you’ll see the holiday 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 Centre to learn about the area’s past.

Wander around the small town centre 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 beachesjust one of the many reasons to visit in the low season.

Where to stay in Kennebunkport

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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square.

Goose Rocks Beach
The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel

3 out of 5
140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
The price is AU$269 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$269
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (939 reviews)
"We enjoyed the property and the balcony had a gorgeous view and was very relaxing."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Colony Hotel
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$255 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$255
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
"The parking was easy and very secure. The attendants were the best! The room was exquisite, and the coffee, tea, pastry, etc bars on each floor were so nice. All seating areas and the restaurant offered everything we could want. Very welcoming and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is AU$151 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$151
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's ...
7.4/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, clean, comfortable and conveniently located! The breakfast was especially good and the staff couldn't have been friendlier! I would absolutely go back!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"This place is magical! So incredibly charming. The staff is lovely, they feel like a wonderful friend, ensuring you are well taken care of and having a great time! The amenities and service is great: breakfast delivered to the cottage each morning along with an afternoon snack, bikes to bike into ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Cottages at Cabot Cove
Historic Kennebunkport home only 0.3 miles to Dock Square

Historic Kennebunkport home only 0.3 miles to Dock Square

Kennebunkport
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kennebunkport. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Dock Square ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Wonderful stay , pet friendly was a plus !!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Historic Kennebunkport home only 0.3 miles to Dock Square
Thisgood Cove with Sea Views, Roof Deck,  Beach,  And So Much More

Thisgood Cove with Sea Views, Roof Deck, Beach, And So Much More

Kennebunkport
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kennebunkport. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Dock Square and Vaughn's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"Beautiful, spacious and cleanly home, very conveniently located."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Thisgood Cove with Sea Views, Roof Deck, Beach, And So Much More
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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A cute town. Very touristy but lovely houses.

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