Guidebook for Kennebunk
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveHas a wide variety of groceries, good beer and wine selection, plus carry-out food. Good for quick shop without going all the way to Kennebunk. High prices though.
30 locals recommend
H.B. Provisions
15 Western AveHas a wide variety of groceries, good beer and wine selection, plus carry-out food. Good for quick shop without going all the way to Kennebunk. High prices though.
Food Scene
Great place for steamed lobsters, clams , etc.
Very informal - literally a "shack"
28 locals recommend
Nunan's Lobster Hut
9 Mills RdGreat place for steamed lobsters, clams , etc.
Very informal - literally a "shack"
Bennett's Store
200 Sea RdGreat subs and lobster rolls
Alisson's Restaurant
11 Dock SquareLocal favorite.
Village Tavern
110 Alfred RdOutstanding fine dining - 15 minute drive. They take reservations.
Earth at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdUnique. Farm to table. Pricey.
Bandaloop
1200 Portland RoadOrganic. Local food.
Long-time local favorite. George H.W. Bush's favorite restaurant. Great local seafood.
12 locals recommend
Mabels Lobster Claw
124 Ocean AveLong-time local favorite. George H.W. Bush's favorite restaurant. Great local seafood.
Located by the bridge in Kennebunk Lower Village. listed as the best place for fried clams "in the world."
38 locals recommend
The Clam Shack
2 Western AveLocated by the bridge in Kennebunk Lower Village. listed as the best place for fried clams "in the world."
Old Vines Wine Bar
173 Port RdBistro with lots of wines, appetizers and small plates
Drinks & Nightlife
Federal Jack's
8 Western AveGood local beer - Shipyard
Parks & Nature
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port Rd10 minute walk from the Bait Can - larger beach - great "dog park" before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
51 locals recommend
Gooch's Beach
Beach Avenue10 minute walk from the Bait Can - larger beach - great "dog park" before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
4 minute walk from the Bait Can. Also known as "Mother's Beach." Great for kids and families.
29 locals recommend
Kennebunk Beach
4 minute walk from the Bait Can. Also known as "Mother's Beach." Great for kids and families.
Arts & Culture
The Brick Store Museum
117 Main StLocal history and art
Entertainment & Activities
Portland is a 20 minute drive up the Maine Tpke. There are many many fine restaurants of every kind, lots of shops, parks, etc. Worth an afternoon or evening visit.
273 locals recommend
Portland
Portland is a 20 minute drive up the Maine Tpke. There are many many fine restaurants of every kind, lots of shops, parks, etc. Worth an afternoon or evening visit.
Old Orchard Beach has a fair sized amusement park, beach, food vendors, and other activities.
185 locals recommend
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach has a fair sized amusement park, beach, food vendors, and other activities.
Cape Porpoise is a quintessential Maine lobster fishing town, and a beautiful scene. Drive all the way out to the cape for views of the Goat Island Lighthouse, lobster boats, and lobster fisherman. There's an informal restaurant with all the Maine favorites. About a 15-20 minute drive from the Bait Can.
23 locals recommend
Cape Porpoise
Cape Porpoise is a quintessential Maine lobster fishing town, and a beautiful scene. Drive all the way out to the cape for views of the Goat Island Lighthouse, lobster boats, and lobster fisherman. There's an informal restaurant with all the Maine favorites. About a 15-20 minute drive from the Bait Can.
Sightseeing
You'll see the Bush's summer home. If you go at mid-tide stop at Blowing Cave, just before the views of Walker's Point. You'll know you're there because of all the parked cars and tourists.
39 locals recommend
Walkers Point
You'll see the Bush's summer home. If you go at mid-tide stop at Blowing Cave, just before the views of Walker's Point. You'll know you're there because of all the parked cars and tourists.