Things to do in Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Beach
Community Beach: Located on the mouth of the Kennebunk River, sight-seers can watch marina activity from this small beach or explore wading pools when the tide is out. Located across from the Colony Hotel, parking is free (but limited).
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Kennebunk has three large beaches not far from downtown Kennebunkport, and Parsons Beach further down Route 9 toward Wells. Parking passes are required from early June through Labor Day and can be obtained from the town hall or the Chamber of Commerce.
Gooches Beach: Popular with surfers, 3346 feet long, this sandy beach is the longest of the three beaches with breakwater at the mouth of the Kennebunk River on one end and tide pools on the other. A lifeguard is on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during summer months.
Middle Beach: Sheltered between rocks and 1200 feet long, this beach is more for strolling than swimming.
Mother’s Beach: The smallest of the three, 750 feet long, this is a safe beach for children to swim with a long gradual slope to the ocean. A playground area with swings and slides and a lifeguard on duty 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during summer months makes this an ideal beach for families with children.
Parsons Beach: This beach is 1700 yards long and surrounded by sand dunes, salt marshes and tidal rivers on either end.
Goose Rocks Beach: On King’s Highway, about three miles east of Cape Porpoise, this sandy beach is a three-mile long dual crescent shaped beach is quiet even in the busy season. Parking Passes are required and sold at Bartley Dockside Restaurant, the town hall on Elm Street, or the Police Station on Route 9.
Area Attractions
Guided Tour of the Kennebunks
In-town Trolley
Walking Tour of Kennebunkport: one hour historic walking tour starting at the Nott House.
Drive or walk to Walkers Point: summer home of the former President George Bush and Barbara Bush (approximately1.3 miles from the Inn).
Franciscan Monastery: Lithuanian Monks’ Monastery featuring a gift shop and outdoor masses.
Seashore Trolley Museum – Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Brewery Tours
Russell Acre Farms- Petting Zoo, Deer farm, Bass Pond, Ice Cream Parlor
National Estuarine Research Reserve of Wells: Laudholm Farm’s spectacular salt marsh and tidal river trails to the beach. Located off Rt. 9 heading toward Wells
Rachel Carlson Wildlife Reserve: Boardwalk trail through nature preserve on Rt. 9 heading toward Wells.
Goat Island Lighthouse 1834 and Cape Porpoise Pier: working lobster pier
The Marginal Way: Scenic mile-long coastal trail ending at Perkins Cove.
Dock Square, Kennebunkport: specialty shopping and art galleries.
1st Chance Whale Watching, Kennebunkport
2nd Chance Lobster Cruise (1.5 hours)
Schooner Eleanor: two-hour sailing voyage leaves from Arundel Wharf in Kennebunkport
Lady J Sport Fishing Cruises
Kennebunkport Marina: canoe, kayak and boat rentals
Aquaholics, Kennebunkport: surf board rentals and lessons
Funtown Splashtown USA: theme and amusement park with pools and water slides on Rt. 1 in Saco (approximately a 25 minute drive north of Kennebunkport).
Vacationland Bowling Alley: Near Funtown Splashtown on Rt. 1 in Saco.
Saco Cinemagic: Across from Funtown Splashtown USA on Rt. 1 in Saco.
Children’s Museum, Portland Maine
Children’s Theatre of Maine, Portland
Children’s Museum of Portsmouth, NH
Saco Bay Cruises, Portland Maine
York Wild Kingdom, York Beach Maine: theme park and wildlife zoo
Palace Playland: amusement park with rides, waterslides, and pier with food and entertainment.
Chuckie Cheese: at the Maine Mall, South Portland, Maine
Jokers in South Portland
Smitty’s Cinema: serving food at the 5 Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford
Russell Acre Farms- petting zoo, deer farm, bass pond, ice cream parlor
Harris Farm: maple sugar making, x-country skiing, ice skating pond located 30 minutes from Kennebunk off Route 35.
Public Ice Skating Pond in Kennebunkport
Cape Arundel Golf Course: 18-hole, 6000 yards, par 69, reservations required 967-3494
Dutch Elm Golf Course: 18-hole, 6230 yards, par 72, call 282-9850
Webhannet Golf Club, Kennebunk: 18-hole, 6200 yards, par 71, public tee times available, call 967-2061
Hillcrest Pitch and Putt, Kennebunk
T Shot Golf Range, Wells
Wells Beach Miniature Golf, Rt. 1,Wells
Wonder Mountail Golf Course, Rt. 1, Wells
Sea-Vu Miniature Golf and 18-hole Course, Post Rd, Wells
Arundel Barn Playhouse: Arundel/Kennebunkport, seasonal
Ogunquit Playhouse: Rt. 1, Ogunquit, seasonal
Maritime Museum, Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport
Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport
Nott house, Main St., Kennebunkport
Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk
Portland Concert Association: dance, opera, music theatre, Jazz and more
River Tree Center for the Arts: Cultural and Educational organization in Kennebunkport offering enriching art programs. Gallery open year round.
Strawberry Banks Museum: Marcy St., Portsmouth
Children’s Museums and Theatre: see Stuff for Kids and Families
Freeport Outlets: home of the famous LL Bean Outlet and just a few minutes north of Portland (approximately a 55 minute drive from Village Cove Inn).
Maine Mall: South Portland
Old Port: exclusive shops and galleries in Portland
Kittery Outlets: on Rt.1, Kittery (approximately 40 minute drive from Kennebunkport).
Dock Square Shops: just a stroll to downtown Kennebunkport for exclusive fashion stores, gift shops, delicatessens, and exotic food stores. Maine made stores and more…
Tom’s of Maine: natural living store, factory outlet store, downtown Kennebunk
Lighthouse Depot: Wells
Antiques stores on Rt. 1, north and south of Kennebunkport an
Bike Rentals: Cape Able Bike Shop, Kennebunkport
Horseback Riding
Wagon Rides at Rocking Horse Stables
Tennis
In-town Carriage Rides
Hot-air Balloon Rides in Portland
Airplane Rides at the Sanford Airport
American Helicopter
Happy Wheels Skate Center: In-line skating in Scarborough
Jet Ski Rentals and Parasailing, Performance Marine, Kennebunkport
Llama Farm
Desert of Maine: camels and camel rides
