Things To Do
Kennebunkport Food / Drink Recommendations
Batson River - Local brewery right in Kennebunkport Rosella - Sushi restaurant (we love to sit at the bar) The Pilot House - Bar KPort Bagel - Breakfast
Hiking / Walking
- Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge: A nearby easy walk (~20 minutes) through woods, alongside a river with views of the ocean. - Mount Agamenticus (Known as Mount A): A quick, but rewarding hike to the top in York, ME. You can also drive to the top. Plenty of trails to explore within the park. - Mount Major: A more intense hike about an hour away in New Hampshire. Takes 1-1.5 hours to climb. Views of Lake Winnipesaukee at the top.
Merriland Farm
This farm is located just off of Highway 1 in Wells. They have a short 9-hole par 3 golf course, and a great cafe for brunch.
Day Trips
Portsmouth, NH (~30 minutes south) recommendations: - Shopping / fun to walk around - Buoy Shack (lobster rolls) and great lobster bisque soup - The Wilder (cocktails & dinner) - Elephantine (croissants!) Portland, ME (~30 minutes north) recommendations: - Shopping / walking around the port - Austin Street Brewery - Bissel Brothers Brewery (good beer and the famous spicy chicken sandwich) - J's Oyster (beat Matt's 18 oyster record) - Artemisia Cafe (breakfast) - Forage (breakfast) Other smaller towns to visit - Cape Porpoise - Perkins Cove - Ogunquit
Garden Street Bowl
Good food and bowling (make sure to make a lane reservation in advance)
Surfing at Wells Beach
Rent wetsuits and boards for a few hours! Kate's favorite days are calm, where you can just float around and ride the occasional white foamies :)
Pickleball
Bring your paddles and balls and play pickleball at these courts in Wells! There is a more formal play at the Waterhouse in Kennebunk most nights.