Kennebunkport has an interesting, and diverse, maritime history going back several hundred years. We’re taking an opportunity to celebrate that in this year’s first ever Launch! A Maritime Festival coming to the Kennebunks the weekend of June 17th, 2016. Kennebunkport and the Southern Coast of Maine have been known for centuries for shipbuilding and fishing. In …
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South of the Border meets Maine at Pedro’s in Kennebunk
We know, Kennebunkport is best known as a lobster and seafood destination. However, there are times when only a margarita, chips, guacamole and salsa will do. For those times, head to Pedro’s in Kennebunks Lower Village! Pedro’s is owned and operated by husband and wife team Kate and Pete Morency. They also own and operate …
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Visit the Franciscan Monastery on the Kennebunk River
The Kennebunk River divides Kennebunk and Kennebunkport and enjoys a busy and vibrant shoreline on both sides. Marina’s, shops and restaurants stretch from the bridge in Dock Square all the way down to the Breakwater. However, stand on the Kennebunkport side and look across the water and you’ll see acres of undeveloped shore lands. This …
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Don’t Just Book a Bed and Breakfast – “Select” one!
What does that Select Registry plaque on the door mean? It’s a guarantee that you are in a quality Bed and Breakfast. So, you love staying at B&B’s. With more than 20,000 Inns in North America alone, the question becomes which B&B to choose from? We found Select Registry more than 20 years ago and given …
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Kennebunkport Festival & Historic Inn Garden Party
The annual Kennebunkport Festival is coming up June 8th – 13th and the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport are celebrating with our annual Garden Party on Saturday, 12th June from 1:30 – 4:00pm! Our theme this year will once again be “A Taste of Maine”. Chefs from the five inns will be serving Maine wines and beer along …
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Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe with Maine Blueberries
One of the nicest things about living in Maine is having access to the Wild Maine blueberries. When you are in the area, we encourage you to eat as many of them as you can do as they are not readily found outside the state. I’ve been a blueberry fan all of my life, but …
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Happy New Year!
We’re deep into January and it’s been a little cold in coastal Maine this month. Guests are getting into the swing of things though and really loving the evenings (or any time of day) by the fire! While things are quiet this time of year, Kennebunkport is still open for business with lots to see, …
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2014 Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude
Roger and I have just finished our third season in Kennebunkport as the Innkeepers at the 1802 House Bed and Breakfast. And what a great time we are having in our new life in this wonderful coastal Maine community. It’s hard to say what our favorite time of year is. We’ve found that many …
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