Explore coastal villages, go shopping, dining, lobster boat tour, kayaking... there is so much to see and do in the Kennebunks. Kennebunk and Kennebunkport afford visitors everything from beach walks to fishing charters and sailing excursions.

Home to several beautiful Maine beaches, from long sandy beaches at Goose Rocks and Gooch's Beach to Mother's Beach with its own seaside playground for families.

Here you will find shopping in famous and charming Dock Square, ride bikes around the fishing harbor of Cape Porpoise, or take a trolley around town to visit boutiques and restaurants. Driving the coast is a great way to visit antique shops, lighthouses, golf courses, and amusement parks. History buffs will enjoy sightseeing of sea captain's home, museums and salt water farms.

Whatever your pleasure, the Kennebunks offer classic Maine coastline, beaches, boating for sea lovers, shopping and waterfront restaurants serving fresh seafood in all seasons.

OCEAN RECREATION, LOBSTER BOAT TOURS, WHALE WATCHES, DEEP SEA FISHING, KAYAKING & MORE
Kayak Excursions - Southern Maine Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals. Full service Kayak Company based in Kennebunkport, Maine, and serving Southern Maine from York to Portland. Kayak rentals delivered to your choice launch location. And Guided Tours departing from your choice location. email: stefan@kayak-excursions.com

Kennebunkport Marina - Canoe and Kayak Rentals on the River - Kennebunkport 967-3411

LOBSTER BOAT TOURS
Rugosa Lobster Boat Tour - classic New England lobster boat tour of Kennebunk River and Walker's Point, see seals, haul lobster traps, friendly Captain & crew. Departs daily from Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave. Kennebunkport. 207-967-5595
Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise - 1.5 hour scenic cruise, 967-5507

SCHOONER TOURS
Pineapple Ketch Sailing Excursions - beautiful sailboat tour along Kennebunkport shore. Relax and enjoy the scenery or hoist sails and take the helm. Two-hour sails depart daily from Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. 207-468-7262
The Eleanor Schooner - Two hour sail Kennebunkport, Arundel Wharf. 967-8809

DEEP SEA FISHING
Manta Ray Adventures - Fishing Charters aboard the F/V Manta Ray, a 36 foot Northern Bay out of Kennebunkport Maine providing ready access to many of the Gulf of Maine's famous and productive fishing grounds. United States Coast Guard licensed captain, Capt. Jon Manter. 207-752-0536.
Libreti Rose II Fishing Charters -  Captain Bruce Hebert Cell 207- 432- 4349, Home 207- 247- 4349
Tidewater Fishing Charters - Guided Saltwater light-tackle and fly fishing charters aboard a 23" SeaCraft Center Console. 229-0201
Captain Greg Metcalf - Sight-seeing and Sport Fishing Charters.

WHALE WATCH
Whale Watch - By the Kennebunkport Bridge behind Mobil Station, Kennebunk Lower Village, 967-5507.
Deborah Ann Whale Watching - Perkins Cove Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207-361-9501

BOAT LAUNCH
Chicks Marina - Boat Launch, Kennebunkport, 967-2782.
Kennebunkport Marina - Boat Launch, Kennebunkport 967-3411

Goat Island Lighthouse - Built in 1834. Best viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier. Get on Route 9 into Cape Porpoise, where Route 9 makes a 90-degree left hand turn, go straight. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and park. Technically - this is the only lighthouse actually in the Kennebunks.

Kennebunkport Bicycle Co. - 34 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport Maine. 207-967-4382

SUMMER THEATRE & THEATRE

Arundel Barn Playhouse - Summer Theatre, Just off Route 1, Arundel, Tuesday Saturdays in Season, 985-5552 Take Route 1 South thru Saco and Biddeford and into Arundel. Go left at the light (just prior to Blue Moon Diner) - Playhouse will be 200 yards on your left.

MaineStage Shakespeare Theater - Kennebunk. Free, outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s plays in Lafayette Park in the heart downtown Kennebunk. In this our inaugural season we will be performing Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet and a special kid friendly version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in alternating repertory.

KENNEBUNKPORT ARTS, MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Brick  Store Museum - Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 985-4802. Route One South. On left in downtown Kennebunk.

Walking Tours of the Kennebunkport - 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House, 967-2513 or 2751

Kennebunkport Historical Society - 135 North St, Kennebunkport, 967-2751

Guided Tours of the Kennebunks. Intown Trolley - in season

Nott House - Greek Revival  House Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751

Seashore Trolley Museum - Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides on historic rides. Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800

FITNESS CENTERS
Fitness Nuthouse - Rt 1, Kennebunk - Shoppers Village.
Quest Fitness - 7 Shape Drive. Kennebunk, ME 04043-6601. 207-467-3800

DRIVING RANGES
Hillcrest Golf - Driving Range and Mini Par 3 Pitch & Putt - 71 Western Ave. Kennebunk, 967-4661

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE KENNEBUNKS
Rockin Horse Stables - Horse Drawn Sleigh/Carriage/Wagon Rides! 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288.
Harris Farm Cross County Ski Center - 40 Km of groomed x-c trails and snow shoeing.  Rentals and lunch available, ice skating pond.  Maple sugaring in March. Minutes from the coast just off Rt. 35, 30 minutes from Kennebunk. 252 Buzzell Rd Dayton, 207-499-2678.

Area Spas
Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique - 31 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine 967-2259
The Spa at Rivers Edge - 83 Portland Road Kennebunk, Maine 207-985-3400.

MICRO BREWERIES
Kennebunkport Brewery Tours - Shipyard Ale, Federal Jacks Brew Pub - Lower Village - Kennebunk, 967-4322

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