A Kennebunkport Innkeeper Discovers Oqunquit’s Marginal Way

I hear you all saying “you’ve been in Kennebunkport how long now and you just experienced the Marginal Way walk?”  Yes, and let me tell you how that happened. We are in our fifth season of owning and running the 1802 House Bed and Breakfast in Kennebunkport.  There’s a lot of great things to see …
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Final Look at our Autumn Colors and Thinking of the Holidays

We’re quickly coming up on the end of the Fall Season, and what an amazing season it was.  Leaf Peepers were treated to a glorious display of Autumn colors! Kennebunkport and Maine’s Southern Coastal region are the last in the state to hit peak for leaves changing color.  There was some concern this year that …
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Here’s a Few Things to do in Kennebunkport in the Autumn

The sun is sitting a little lower in the sky and there’s a freshness in the morning breeze.  We’re past September 21st and it’s officially autumn in Maine. Kennebunkport is a great year around travel destination.  Summer is the busiest, and most popular time of year, but we prefer autumn in New England and not …
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Sample Artisanal Ice Cream at Rococo’s in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport is well known as a foodie place along Maine’s Southern Coast.  Rococo’s Ice Cream is another example of a small local food expert at their finest. There’s so many things we love about Rococo’s.  Let’s start with the fact that it’s owned and operated by a local Maine girl named Lauren Guptill.  Lauren had …
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A new Tapas Restaurant Opens in the Kennebunks

We are sorry to say that Toroso is no longer in business.  Try Old Vines Wine Bar.  Tapas style with great cocktails, wines and beers! Chef Shannon Bard has recently opened Toroso a new tapas restaurant in Kennebunk.  Her plans also include a cooking school, catering company and wedding venue. Shannon is a Kennebunkport resident …
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Enjoy the Kennebunkport Coast on a Lobster Boat Cruise

Enjoy Maine’s Southern Coast by getting out on the water.  A Rugosa Lobster Boat cruise is a great way to see the sights and learn about our Maine crustaceans. We have some beautiful coastline on our doorstep here in Kennebunkport.  Getting out on the water is a great way to see our picturesque town’s attractions from …
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The White Columns is a Look into Kennebunkport History

Tour the White Columns and be transported back to the days of sea captains and wealthy merchants.  It’s a beautiful way to visit Kennebunkport’s history. Dozens of houses in Kennebunkport were once home to sea captains and wealthy merchants.  The White Columns is one of the best examples of life in the Coastal Maine Victorian …
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Spirit of Massachusetts Restaurant sails into the Kennebunks

There’s a new restaurant in Kennebunk’s Lower Village, just across the bridge from Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, right on the river.  And all we can say is WOW! The Spirit of Massachusetts has been the dream of Pilot House owner, and longtime Kennebunks resident, Dwight Raymond for some time.  Dwight also owns and runs the First Chance …
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