6 Journal Tribune - Community Guide
Spring 2017
Full of New England charm, the From frolicking on famous powder-sand Kennebunks — which include the bordering beaches and visiting the Bush Compound towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport – the summer home of former President — are one of the state’s most visited tourGeorge H.W. Bush – to enjoying a bite and ist destinations, offering seaside locally-made brew with a waterfront resorts, an abundance of nature view, there’s something for trails, inviting downtown everyone in these quaint DID YOU shops and restaurants, and seaside towns. KNOW? many historic homes. Located on Walker’s Point in FIRST SETTLED: Kennebunkport, the Bush Compound Kennebunkport – 1610 – the summer home of former (became a town in 1653); President George H.W. Bush and Kennebunk – 1620s former First Lady Barbara Bush (became a town in 1820) – has hosted several heads of state, LOCATION: including Margaret Thatcher, Mikhail Kennebunkport – Bordered Gorbechev, Yitzhak Rabin and by Biddeford to the north, Vladmir Putin. Kennebunk and Arundel to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east; Kennebunk – Bordered by Alfred, Lyman and Arundel COURTESY MAINE OFFICE OF TOURISM to the north, Sanford to the west, Wells and the ON THE WATER Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Kennebunkport to If you’ve ever been curious about how the east. Maine’s most famous seafood staple POPULATION: Kennebunkport – 3,460; – lobster – is caught, First Chance’s Kennebunk – 10,998 Scenic Lobster Tour is for you. The PROJECTED 2016 POPULATION: Kennebunkport 1 1/2-hour boat ride also features stun– 3,451; Kennebunk – 11,449 ning views of the Kennebunks’ coast and MEDIAN AGE: Kennebunkport – 53.7; glimpses of marine wildlife. First Chance Kennebunk – 49.9 operates another boat for whale watches. MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: Both depart from a dock at 4 Western Ave. Kennebunkport – $81,879; Kennebunk – $75,030 (Route 9), Kennebunk. (967-5507; firstchData sources: 2010 Census; Esri Community Analyst ancewhalewatch.com) Goat Island Lighthouse, and breakfasts as well SHOPPING which was established in 1833, is the as a large selection of Dock Square Kennebunks’ only lighthouse. The lightresorts. Bufflehead in downtown house is a private residence, but its ownKennebunkport is lined Cove Bed and ers often give tours to those who arrive Breakfast offers with locally owned by boat. The lighthouse is best viewed homey riverside digs shops selling everyfrom the landing at the end of Pier Road in and a seasonal breakthing from hand-crafted Cape Porpoise. (967-3465; kporttrust.org) fast. (967-3879; bufflejewelry to hard-to-find headcove.com). The hot sauce. Among the Nonantum Resort, many shops are Beach Restaurant and Brew Pub (967DINING 95 Ocean Ave., Grass, 28 Dock Square, Whether you feel like dining from 4322; federaljacks.com), 8 Western Kennebunkport (967which sells home Ave., offers pub fare like burgers a picnic table or a linen table cloth, 4050; nonantumresort. decor, books, fashion and fries as well as a long list of the Kennebunks have the right com) has provided a accessories and other draft beers, including beer brewed place for you. The annual six-day picturesque setting items inspired by the in-house. Kennebunkport Festival celfor life’s monumental sea; Flaming Gourmet, If you’re looking for a more ebrates the state’s best chefs and 28 Dock Square, whose occasions such as upscale dining experience, beer and wine makers; paired with walls are lined with one weddings and annicheck out the White Barn Inn an array of acclaimed musicians, versaries for over 100 of the largest invenRestaurant (whitebarninn.com), the festival is a can’t-miss experiyears. Hidden Pond, tories of hot sauces 37 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. The ence. The 2017 festival will be from 354 Goose Rocks in New England; and restaurant offers a four-course meal June 5-10. (kennebunkportfestival. Road, Kennebunkport Deep Blue, 8 Western for just over $100 per person. It com) (512-1083; hiddenAve., which sells sea made headlines in 2013 for offering The Clam Shack, 2 Western glass crafts and jewelry. pondmaine.com) has a $40,000 ruby-red martini served Ave., Kennebunk (967-3321), offers made Conde Nast’s (kennebunkport.org) with a four-carat ruby and has been casual, traditional New England Gold List: The World’s named one of Travel & Leisure’s seafood fare like fried clams, clam LODGING Best Hotels, two years “World’s Best” for the last five years chowder and, of course, lobster Lodging options in a row. For more straight. rolls. Nearby Federal Jack’s in the Kennebunks options, visit kennebinclude several bed unkport.org.
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