Vinegar Hill- Kennebunkport’s best music venue
Kennebunkport is so fun in summertime, with festivals, happy hours, live music and entertainment on every corner. On any easy breezy night, you will hear a band playing at the Pilot House, sharing a mic at Kport Inn’s Burleigh, live music ensembles at The Nonantum’s Latitudes, or music at Old Vines Wine Bar and the Colony’s Marine Room. Vinegar Hill is a fantastic event center and a beautiful rustic Wedding Venue too. Its one of the best venues for performances, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre – with its casual format, and a classic Maine music stage in the old Arundel Barn Playhouse. The […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 4, 2019
Kennebunkport Happy Hours & Drink Deals!
Crossing the Mat Lanigan Bridge that links Kennebunk’s Lower Village to Kennebunkport’s Dock Square you are met with a myriad of great waterfront restaurants serving cocktails, food and fun. Check out these fun Happy Hour deals and Dining Deals in Dock Square and Lower Village Kennebunk, both sides of the bridge… in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk! Sunday Funday Alisson’s – Sunday dinner specials, midweek night deals and drinks specials! Stripers Waterside Restaurant at Breakwater – Sunday Brunch, Bloody Mary & Mimosa Specials Hurricane – Bloody Mary’s Monday Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn daily Happy Hour 3-5pm with specialty cocktails & tapas menu Old Vines […]
Admin Kennebunkport / April 3, 2019
What’s new in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk
Kennebunkport is a buzz of activity. Every season ushers in some exciting new things in Kennebunkport’s Dock Square and Harbor Village, or Lower Village to some. Pilot House has a new look, the funky locals watering hole received a serious upgrade over the winter and debuted a new two-story chic setting in May 2024. The upstairs dining with river views is a marvelous makeover. The downstairs PHouse bar still feels nautical and homey. And The Spirit is no longer afloat, the 125-foot schooner is now dry-docked by the Pilot House. Fun fact, this 1984 vessel built in Charleston Naval Shipyard […]
Admin Kennebunkport / March 1, 2019
Best Place to Stay in Kennebunkport
People come from all over the world to stay in Kennebunkport. This classic seaside village exemplifies “the way life should be.” With miles of beautiful coastline to explore, several sandy and scenic beaches, a lighthouse, pretty fishing villages, plus sophisticated boutique shopping, art galleries and top restaurants, the BIG Question is: where to stay in Kennebunkport? Kennebunkport has every lodging imaginable for a small East Coast town, grand waterfront hotels and historic bed and breakfasts, beachfront inns, and family resorts, chic spa hotels, and waterfront suites. Here’s our guide to finding the best place to stay in K’port or Kennebunk Beach: […]
Admin Kennebunkport / January 24, 2019
Kennebunkport Accolades
“Sea” what others are saying about Kennebunkport… here’s some news you can use and names you can trust in planning your Kport getaway today! Kennebunkport listed as one of “The 12 Best Weekend Getaways” – U.S. News & World Report “Vacation Like A President” in Kennebunkport- USA Today “We love Kennebunkport… so do Presidents, painters and poets… it’s a beautiful seaside village encompassing two towns, four beautiful beaches, miles of coastline, an iconic lighthouse, and a plethora of great pubs, waterfront restaurants, lovely inns and hotels.” Luxury Vacation Guide “Mooseport” is fictional – the movie was filmed in Ontario – […]
Admin Kennebunkport / January 23, 2019
Kennebunkport’s President – Hail to 41
President George H W Bush was one of Kennebunkport’s most revered and loved residents. He never missed a summer in the seaside community he called home… except for the years he served in the war. Walker’s Point was his family compound, his happy place…. and his Anchor to Windward remains on the shore along Ocean Avenue as a legacy and tribute to this courageous, kind, strong leader of the free world, and family man. Everyone in Kennebunkport has a 41 story… a treasured moment talking with the President, or taking a photo – he was always gracious to pose for […]
Admin Kennebunkport / December 1, 2018
Late Fall in Kennebunkport
While Columbus weekend is typically peak fall in Maine, this year the leaves took their sweet time turning to spectacular color. It’s not too late to celebrate foliage my friends. Looks like local lodging rates will fall before the leaves do this season. Need another trip to Maine’s beautiful seacoast town. How about a few fairs and festivals, and happy hours and haunted happenings? Read on and come to Kennebunkport – its fall y’all! Bike rides around Kennebunk & Kennebunkport reveal the finest foliage, on nature paths and scenic seaside drives. Rent bikes to explore in the cooler weather. Happy […]
Admin Kennebunkport / October 11, 2018
Kennebunkport – September to Remember
What’s the best month in Maine? We love September in Kennebunkport. Ok, so there’s our favorite seaside town seasonal full-disclosure. Here are out Top 10 Reasons to Come To Kennebunkport in September 1. September in Kennebunkport is the perfect blend of summer and fall. You can still enjoy beautiful summer-like days in September – with plenty of beach sand and space to yourself. The ocean remains relatively warm in temperature. You might even get an “Indian summer”, can we say still say that? Its not P.C., politically correct, but it’s a treat when you get 85 degree days in mid to […]
Admin Kennebunkport / September 2, 2018
Kennebunkport Car Free Carefree Vacation
In a perfect world, you would never have to leave your vacation resort. The point of staying in Kennebunkport, however, is to explore and experience the quaint culture and the natural beauty of the region. The benefit of staying in Kennebunkport is that this classic small Maine town makes getting around incredibly easy. You can pull in to town, park your car and walk, rent a bike locally or take a shuttle or trolley to everything. If you’re not planning on traveling outside of town, here are several places to stay in Kennebunkport that negate the need of a car […]
Admin Kennebunkport / July 28, 2018