 Kittery
Gateway to Maine
Kittery is famous for its more than 120 fine Route 1
factory outlet stores, where shoppers from all over the Northeast come to save up to
70% on nationally known brands at the famous Kittery Outlets and Kittery Trading Post.
But Kittery, the oldest
incorporated town in Maine, and the
 quiet neighboring town of Eliot, are also towns rich
in history. you may want to travel along Route 103 by car or by bicycle for a hint of the
area's heritage and scenic beauty. Kittery is the home of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,
and has a proud maritime past. Many of the most famous ships of the Revolutionary and
Civil Wars were built in Kittery. Two parks, Fort McClary and Fort Foster, offer
fascinating glimpses into the area's military past and gorgeous harbor views. Fort Foster
is the site of Kittery's enormously popular summer Seaside Festival.
The area offers
comfortable accommodations and lots of dining options, with seafood a specialty, sure to
make your stay a special one.
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