About this city
Also known as: The Summer Haven
Commanding a scenic position at the mouth of the Kennebunk River facing the Atlantic ocean, Kennebunkport is an affluent coastal resort town world-renowned for its coastal elegance and elite political legacy. Incorporated in 1653, the village originally developed as a wealthy wooden shipbuilding powerhouse and sea captain trading post. In the late 19th century, its dramatic rocky shores and fine sandy beaches transformed it into one of the country's most exclusive summer colonies, notably hosting the historic oceanfront estate of the prominent Bush presidential family at Walker's Point. Today, Kennebunkport presents a highly sophisticated, postcard-perfect New England layout, defined by upscale boutique shopping districts, premier seafood dining taverns, and historic maritime coastal inns.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
View the historic Bush family estate from the coastal scenic turnouts along Ocean Avenue. Ride a vintage electric streetcar through the woods at the Seashore Trolley Museum. Explore the high-end artisan galleries and shops clustered around Dock Square.
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