| The vacation village of Kennebunkport,
Maine offers visitors a wealth of vacation activities to
enjoy. Stroll miles of sand beaches, take a quiet walk along the
rugged coast, wander the many winding country roads, play golf
at two 18-hole golf courses (within 5 minutes), sail, go
deep-sea fishing, or discover the many area antique shops and
art galleries.
Nature Conservancy Blueberry
Barrens
Route 99, Blueberry fields and nature trails over
1,500 acres.
Nubble Light House at Cape
Neddick
Cape Neddick Light - popularly known as Nubble Lighthouse - sits
on a small tranquil island just off the northern end of York's
Long Sands Beach. With its handsome Victorian keeper's house,
trimmed with gingerbread and red shutters, Nubble Light is one
of the most photographed vacation spots on the Maine coast.
http://www.lighthouse.cc/capeneddick/history.html
Penobscot Marine Museum
- Maine's Oldest Maritime Museum
http://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org/
The Rachel Carson National
Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge was established to preserve ten important estuaries
that are key points along migration routes of waterfowl and
other migratory birds. During harsh winters, the refuge's
marshes provide vital food and cover for waterfowl and other
migrating birds at a time when inland waters are frozen.
http://rachelcarson.fws.gov/
The Brick Store Museum
The Brick Store is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural
heritage of the Kennebunks. Visit the unique buildings in
the heart of Kennebunk's historic district. The Brick
Store Museum is accredited by the American Association of
Museums.
http://www.brickstoremuseum.org/
The Kennebunkport Historical
Society
pause a while and let us show you how to step back in time and
experience the fascinating history of our seacoast village; from
its first sighting by Bartholemew Gosnold in 1602, through often
turbulent transformations to the present.
http://www.kporthistory.org/
The Seashore Trolley Museum
"Back Into Yesteryear" as you travel by rail, through
the Maine countryside, over part of the old Atlantic Shore
interurban trolley line, that once connected Kittery,
Kennebunkport and Biddeford.
http://www.trolleymuseum.org/
Walker’s Point "The
Bush Estate"
Located on the rugged rocky coastline. Follow Ocean
Avenue’s scenic drive to former President George Bush’s
summer estate perched on the picturesque peninsula of Walker’s
Point, Kennebunkport, Maine
Webhannet Golf Club
The Club was established over 100 years ago during the time that
Kennebunk Beach was first being developed as a summer community. The course features wide fairways, numerous bunkers, several
water hazards and generous greens. A private club,
Webhannet welcomes public play on a limited basis. Tee times are
required.
http://www.kennebunkgolf.com/
Wedding Cake House
Route 35, a most often photographed ornately
decorated Federal home, 1825. Kennebunk, Maine.
The Wells National Estuarine
Research Reserve
The Wells Reserve is a 1600-acre research, education, and
recreation facility, a public-private partnership within the
National Estuarine Research Reserve System.
http://www.wellsreserve.org/
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