KPT Positivity in Positively Crazy Times
Never is that more true than now – in this phase of a global healthy crisis… It’s easy to focus on the negativity, the fear and news cycle fodder. You can bum out that our town managers decided to temporarily close Kennebunks’ beaches. You can protest, or you can show some respect -from a distance. People weren’t taking seriously the social distancing required to flatten the curve, to stop the spread, authorities felt the need to be reactive. Perhaps we will all appreciate our beautiful beaches even more when they are accessible again. Let’s try to see all the wonderful […]
Admin Kennebunkport / March 29, 2020
Happy Hour in the Port
Several Kennebunkport and Kennebunk restaurants and pubs offer happy hours, some are more frequent in the off-season – October to May, while others continue year round. Truth is Kennebunkport folks love their happy hours, some say “Kpt is a drinking town with a fishing problem,” others call it “Kennedrinkport” If you agree there is nothing better than a beverage overlooking the Kennebunk River or the sea, read on… and be sure to call ahead to confirm dates, times and deals. April 2020 UPDATE –A few Kennebunkport & Kennebunk area restaurants are offering take out and/or delivery service at this time. […]
Admin Kennebunkport / February 20, 2020
Kennebunkport Loves Lobster
For the Love of Lobster Visitors and Kennebunkport locals alike love their lobster. Whether to you it’s a delicacy, a summer treat, or a seafood staple, its best served with butter, and best eaten with a view out to sea – from whence it came. Kennebunkport’s lobstermen head out daily from the Kennebunk River and Cape Porpoise Harbor, to bring in fresh Maine lobster… its hard work, a proud heritage and a delicious tradition. So roll up your sleeves and dive in to a lobster in Kennebunkport… see our favorite places for lobster in Kennebunkport and check out our link […]
Admin Kennebunkport / January 17, 2020
Go Where the Locals Go
Don’t assume that the Maine coast turns to ghost towns after summer. Be a savvy traveler and come to Kennebunkport in the “off season” and you will love it for all new reasons! Kennebunkport Maine’s “off-season” could be our best kept secret as it’s really Vacationland… or “staycation” without the crowd! Just fun locals and the best deals… Our Kennebunkport blog offers ideas on romantic places to stay, popular events, Kennebunkport best beaches and tours, but today, we’re going to talk about how to have fun like a local all year round
Admin Kennebunkport / January 12, 2020
Paint the Town Red with Romance in Kennebunkport
Here’s a romantic little secret… Kennebunkport and Kennebunk is for lovers in winter. This seaside resort town is perfect for couples in search of a romantic retreat when Kennebunkport “Paints the Town Red” as part of its February is for Lovers. Bring your sweet heart for seaside beach walks, horse-drawn carriage rides, an Ice Bar cocktails party, cocktail classes, boutiques sales, cozy fireplaces, four poster beds at local inns, ocean view hot tubs, and seaside dining for two. The town of Kennebunkport celebrates February in style with a “Paint the Town Red” party atmosphere – with romantic lodging packages, cocktails and chocolate tasting, red lights décor throughout Dock Square and cozy […]
Admin Kennebunkport / January 11, 2020
Kennebunkport Paints the Town Red – February Events!
Kennebunkport Maine is a lovely seaside town to visit in all seasons. But there is something magical about this coastal Mane village around Valentines. Kennebunkport gets all decked out for February, as locals Paint the Town Red … you should come with your special someone… February is for Lovers in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Maine! See why Kennebunkport is New England’s most romantic town. Kennebunk and Kennebunkport innkeepers, restaurateurs and shop owners “Paint The Town Red” in February with sparkling red and white lights, heart shaped everything, red plates specials, and romantic lodging deals with Champagne, chocolates, spa treatments and lavish […]
Admin Kennebunkport / January 2, 2020
What to do NYE in KPT?
Kennebunkport and Kennebunk know how to party…. in all seasons. For New Years, the holiday decorations are up, and the beautiful seaside village in snow and lights and bright red bows bustles for the last night of the year – with cheer! New Years Eve is a fun festive time to be out and about in Kport and Lower Village Kennebunk. Looking for a party in the Port? Here are just a few fun happenings over New Years Eve. Maine & Vine pours bubbly for a NYE Champagne and Sparkling Wine tasting. We love Maine & Vine, formerly Down East Wine, […]
Admin Kennebunkport / December 29, 2019
Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude’s Best Events!
Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport, in year 39 – Dec 3-13, 2020, is such a magical time of year in Maine. Prelude is also busy, encompassing 11 days of events – spanning the first two weekends of December. As the seaside towns of Kennebunkport, Kennebunk and Cape Porpoise transform to a winter postcard of Christmas spirit, its impossible to partake in all the holiday happenings! See the complete Christmas Prelude schedule and Christmas Prelude Photos from year’s past. Here are our favorite Christmas Prelude Events: Christmas Reception at White Columns – Thursday Dec 3 – 7pm Sip Champagne cocktails at the beautiful 1853 Kennebunkport […]
Admin Kennebunkport / November 24, 2019
The holidays in Kennebunkport Maine
I truly believe the best part of the holidays is in the anticipation. Decorating, shopping, attending Christmas festival and reminiscing on family gatherings of the past. One of the best gifts you can give yourself around the holidays is a Maine getaway, between Thanksgiving and Christmas slip away. I can think of no more festive place than Kennebunkport Maine just before the holidays. This delightful seaside town really decks the halls and does a magical pre-Christmas celebration, called Christmas Prelude each year, a tradition for over 30 years! Visiting Kennebunkport in November and early December, you get to partake in […]
Admin Kennebunkport / November 4, 2019