Winter
Recreation...
Winters
in the Kennebunks are a secret
season, and those who discover this
quieter time are in for a snowy
treat. Deserted beaches offer a
serene setting for a winter walk.
Hillside draped in snow are prime
for sledding. Nearby farms and cross
country centers, like Laudholm Farm
and Harris farm, offer Nordic skiing
and snowshoeing so you can tour the
snow-covered fields and winter woods
before heading inside for a hot
cocoa by the fire.
Dock Square in Kennebunkport is a
postcard setting around the holidays
with festive decorations and a
magical Christmas tree in the
village center. Winter is also a
time for celebration in the
Kennebunks with our world famous
Christmas Prelude event. Christmas
carols at the Franciscan Monastery
and homemade cookies served inside
the shops are all part of the scene,
so is Santa arriving by lobster
boat. February is for Lovers in
Kennebunkport, during this wonderful
winter month the town transforms
into a romantic retreat. Chocolate
festivals and special candlelight
dinners are planned for couples and
honeymooners. Horse drawn sleigh
rides throughout town are a treat,
or you can visit nearby stables for
horseback riding.
Winter is also a great time to
discover indoor activities like
bowling, roller skating or Maine’s
Indoor Rock Climbing Gym.
Movie theatres, the Southworth
Planetarium and tours of our local
Shipyard Brewery are other ways to
spend a winter day.
National Estuarine Research Reserve of
Wells -
Laudholm Farms spectacular seaside
strolls and cross country ski trails.
646-4521
Vacationland
Bowling Center
- 812 Portland Rd, Saco 284-7386.
Kennebunkport Brewery
- Brewery tours. Shipyard Ale, Federal
Jacks Brew Pub, 967-4322.
Rockin’ Horse Stables -
Horse Drawn
Sleigh/Carriage/Wagon Rides! 245
Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288.
Harris Farm Cross County Ski Center
- 40 Km of groomed x-c trails and snow
shoeing. Rentals and lunch available,
ice skating pond. Maple sugaring in
March. Minutes from the coast just off
Rt. 35, 30 minutes from Kennebunk. 252 Buzzell Rd Dayton, 499-2678.
Your Body Works
- Therapeutic massage & spa center
with 2 locations, Shore Rd Ogunquit &
Rt 1 Wells. Offering 6 types of
therapeutic massage & several spa
treatments. 1-800-479-1322.
Balloons over New
England -
Hot Air Balloon Rides 1-800-788-5562.Biddeford-Saco Ice
Arena
–
207-283-0615
Maine Rock Gym Indoor
Climbing Gym
- 127 Marginal Way Portland.
207-780-6370.
Southworth Planetarium
- Shows for
children and adults including laser
concerts. University of Southern
Maine’s Science Building. Portland
780-4249.
