About this city
Also known as: The Only Kennebunk in the World
Situated in southeastern York County along the tidal waters of the Kennebunk and Mousam rivers, Kennebunk is a historic and culturally rich town that beautifully epitomizes early New England maritime wealth. Settled in 1650 and formally incorporated in 1820, the town grew during the 19th century into a highly prosperous center for wooden commercial shipbuilding, shipping commerce, and textile manufacturing. This elite golden era endowed Kennebunk with an extraordinary concentration of pristine historic architecture, characterized by grand sea captains' mansions lining its shaded avenues. Today, the town seamlessly pairs its elegant residential heritage with a vibrant commercial downtown village, located just inland from expansive public sandy beaches and tranquil coastal wetlands.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Photograph the intricate wedding-cake trim of the famous historic Wedding Cake House. Explore early regional history and maritime art collections at the Brick Store Museum. Stroll through the charming local boutique shops and cafes along Main Street.
