Southern Maine Sightseeing

Area Sight Seeing
Vacationers come to the Kennebunks in all seasons because there is so much to see. Walking the historic village of Kennebunkport you witness historic sea captain’s homes and the working waterfront where ships were launched, and lobstermen have hauled their catch for centuries. You can take an architectural tour to learn more about the seaside mansions and colonial homes, or drive along the coast to see roadside clamshacks, summer cottages and lighthouse like Goat Island Light in Cape Porpoise.

A must “sea” along Ocean Avenue is Blowing Cave and Spouting Rock (pictured at bottom of page), part of the seaside walk called Parsons Way. This scenic seaside path also takes you by President Bush’s so called “summer White House,” the family compound of Barbara and George Bush on spectacular Walkers Point.

Summer Street is famous for its magnificent homes that are so historic and beautifully landscaped, some are rumored to be haunted. The Wedding Cake House is one of the most photographed homes in Maine, so you must see this architecturally unique home in Kennebunk. The Brick Store Museum and The Nott House, part of the Kennebunkport Historical Society, offer guided tours of these famous seaside towns and the historic homes.

Nature lovers should visit Laudholm Farm and Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve, to view the saltwater marsh that provides a habitat for birds and estuary wildlife.

The Seashore Trolley Museum is a fun place for families and train buffs, you can ride on restored rail cars into the Maine countryside, train trips are narrated by conductors to add to the authenticity.

Guided Tours of the Kennebunks - Intown Trolley - in season

Walking Tours of Kennebunkport - 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House 967-2513 or 2751

Nott House - Greek Revival  House 6/10-10/7,  967-2513 or 2751

Seashore Trolley Museum - Log Cabin Road - Kennebunkport, 967-2800

Kennebunkport Brewery Tours - Federal Jacks - Lower Village  Kennebunk, 967-4322

Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm - 1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19^th century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands.  Open year round.  342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555, 646-4521.

Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve - Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours. Rt 9 Kennebunk/Wells Town line. 646-1555.

Scenic Walk - Marginal Way - Ogunquit one mile path along coast.  Ends in Perkins Cove

Ride the Ogunquit Trolley

Nubble Light - Soiher Park, York

Goat Island Lighthouse - Built in 1834. Viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier.

Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100. 

Bike Rentals - Cape Able Bike Shop - Now with 2 locations. The main (and original) shop at 83 Arundel Rd, Kennebunkport. And "The Outpost" - perfect for in-town bike rentals, this new seasonal shop is conveniently located downtown in the Lower Village Yellow Building next to the Kennebunk Chamber.  967-4382

Airplane Rides - Sanford Airport - 324-0905

American Helicopter - Photo Flights & Scenic Rides, Sanford Airport, (800) 261-2022

Hot Air Balloon Rides – 17 Freeman St., Portland, ME Phone: 207-772-4730, 800-952-2076

Kennebunkport Historical Society - 135 North St, Kennebunkport, 967-2751

Nott House - Greek Revival  House – Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751

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