Head to dock square, the center of Kennebunkport! Our favorite spots include: - Mornings in Paris for coffee and breakfast - Federal Jack's for lunch - The Clam Shack for a lobster roll - Ryan's Corner House, a great Irish pub - The Boathouse for a fancier dinner -Rosella for one of the best sushi experiences you can ever have (highly recommend making a reservation) There are several beaches in Kennebunk: Gooch's Beach, Colony Beach, Mother's Beach
Portland is one of our favorite places and is a ~30-40 minute drive from Kennebunkport! Our favorite spots listed below: Restaurants: Fore Street, Scales, Old Port Sea Grill, Duckfat, High Roller (grab a lobster roll here) Coffee/Breakfast: Bard Coffee, The Holy Donut, Standard Baking Co, Tandem Coffee Breweries/cocktails: Austin Street Brewing, Blyth and Burrows (cocktail bar), Lone Pine Shopping: Walk around Old Port - there are several great local shops! Sightseeing: Highly recommend going to Portland Head Light (in Cape Elizabeth). Maine's oldest lighthouse and beautiful views!
If you are looking to extend your stay and check off a national park from your list - we recommend making the trip up north to Acadia National Park! (~3.5 hour drive from Kennebunkport)