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25 Things to Do in and around the Kennebunks

Drive Ocean Ave - view the rock-bound coast, watch the waves crash into the blow holes, and see the impressive shingle-style "summer cottages" including Walkers Point - President George Bush's summer estate.
Visit Kennebunk Beach, Goose Rocks Beach, Mothers' Beach and several other beautiful area beaches.
Shop Dock Square and its vast array of fabulous boutiques and craft shops, located just three short blocks from the Mansion.
Ride the In Town Trolley for a fabulous narrated Tour of the Kennebunks.
Tour the Nott House and visit The Kennebunkport Historical Society.
Walk the Kennebunkport Historic District and view the period architecture.
Visit The Landing Boat School and see classic wooden boats being constructed.
Visit Cape Porpoise, a classic Maine fishing village and view Goat Island Lighthouse from the Cape Porpoise Pier.
Tour Federal Jack's Brew Pub and watch how micro-brew beer is crafted.
Visit the Brick Store Museum in downtown Kennebunk.
Tour Laudholm Farm, a 1600-acre research, education, and public recreation facility.
Visit the Seaside Trolley Museum - Home to the National Collection of American Streetcars, it is the world's largest and oldest museum of mass transit vehicles. Ride the trolley's four-mile circuit and drive one of the 20-ton trolleys yourself.
Go Horseback riding.
Ride a bicycle around Maine's most famous town (your own or rent locally).
Go Sailing on a Windjammer from the docks of the Kennebunk River.
Go on a Scenic Lobster Boat Tour, view Walkers Point, see seals and pull lobster traps from the Atlantic.
Go on a Whale-Watch Trip.
Go on a Sea Kayaking Tour.
Rent a Canoe and paddle the Kennebunk River, once the launching site of large ships and now home to an impressive fleet of personal yachts.
Play Golf at Cape Arundel Golf Course or The Webhannet Golf Club, both celebrating over 100 years of golfing tradition.
Play Tennis.
Cross-country ski or snowshoe through Maine's beautiful fields, woods and snowscapes.
Dine at one of dozens of fabulous area restaurants.
Visit the Portland Museum of Art, an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts dating from the 18th century to the present.
Shop at world-famous LL. Bean in Freeport or Kittery Outlets in Kittery.