Location: Kennebunk
Top Things to do in Kennebunk
What to do and see in Kennebunk, Maine (ME): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Kennebunk (/ˈkɛnɪbʌŋk/ or locally /ˈkɛniːbʌŋk/) is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 10,798 at the 2010 census (The population does not include Kennebunkport, a separate town). Kennebunk is home to several beaches, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the 1799 Kennebunk Inn, many historic shipbuilders' homes, the Brick Store Museum and the Nature Conservancy Kennebunk Plains (known locally as the Blueberry Plains), with 1,500 acres (6 km²) of nature trails and blueberry fields.
Restaurants in Kennebunk
1. Kennebunk Free Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By 1740X
The Kennebunk Free Library is just wonderful. A library not only with everything in which you may be interested but knowledgeable and helpful staff to find it and steer you in the right direction when you are unsure what you re after. Good parking great central location and quiet.
2. Kayak Excursions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Offering Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals, Guided Tours, Kayak Fishing, and Sales in Kennebunkport, Wells, Kennebunk, Goose Rocks Beach, Hills Beach, Biddeford Pool, Moody, and beyond. Family friendly, and no experience is necessary. FREE delivery of all services throughout southern Maine. Take advantage of the many unique launch sites in our area, and make yours a trip to remember.
3. Snug Harbor Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By CPKaru - Cape Elizabeth, United States
Snug Harbor Farm is a unique and magical place filled with lush gardens and gorgeous garden accessories, animals of dizzying variety - ponies, ducks, peacocks, fancy chickens, and many more. The shop at Snug is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for holidays and special occasions - it's contents are curated for everyone on your gift list from babies to even the most hard to please adult. Snug's friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to offer any help you may need from plant selection to gift suggestions. Leave lots of time for strolling around the grounds and exploring the astonishing selection of plants, flowers, and gifts.
4. Gooch's Kennebunk Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Jgifas - Montvale, United States
We were two families of 4. You can buy parking through the app so you don’t have to track down passes. It was very convenient. The beach was lovely. Bigger waves were nice but the water was Cold. There was a surf class going on. We walked down a few beaches. All beautiful. Lots of room to throw a ball. Had a great day. Would go back.
5. The Brick Store Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
The Brick Store Museum ignites personal connections to local history, art and culture through exhibitions, education and programs celebrating the human experience in the Kennebunks and its surrounding communities. The Museum is open year round, offering revolving exhibits and unique programs.
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
An unknown number of times in the hundreds, I’ve driven past the Brick Store Museum. I put it on my Travel To Do List for 2020 and finally made it there on a rainy Saturday afternoon in December. Inside, I was greeted and welcomed by Jeanine, who was on the front desk. After some orientation, I got started on my tour of the three parts of the museum and the gift shop. The room on the first floor held “Perspectives 2020 - Bicentennial Art & Artifact Exhibition” which included art for sale and artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection. The first painting to catch my eye was a painting of First Parish, an acrylic by Nicole Werth. It had an interesting perspective – from the middle of the street and behind a pastel yellow Mini Cooper in traffic. I also liked the paintings of Spring Point Ledge Light and the three-masted Schooner Julia Frances which was built in Kennebunk. An artifact of interest that fit with the maritime theme of most of the exhibit was a knee-length woman’s dress with stars on the collar and stripes like those on naval uniform jacket cuffs. In a different vein, Elizabeth Roper’s acrylic “Midsummer on the Kennebunk Plains” featured close-ups of three beautiful orange tiger lilies in full bloom. Another painting of interest was one of three women in early 1900’s dresses who were on a beach and looking out to sea. Next to it was a dress from that period. An oil painting of the river and the mills was another that caught my attention. The artist captured the power of the water flowing over the dam. An interesting small sculpture “Sky” was bronze patina on a plaster cast by an artist named Claudy Boy. It was of a young girl staring off somewhere. There was a white ceramic bird in her right hand and another on the ground near her left hand. Also in that area was a small diorama of two women --- an English settler and a Native American. Scenes from the Native American women’s daily life were depicted in miniature. Upstairs I saw the main exhibit that was a mix of history and culture of the area. A placard read: Kennebunk’s Cultural Landscape Pre-history to 20th Century. Just inside the doorway was a wonderful old birch bark canoe. There were numerous info boards all around the room about the history and the artifacts on display there. There was information on indigenous culture of the Wabanaki people. I particularly liked the moccasins on display in a case. On the outside wall, there was a painting of a three-masted schooner named the Mount Washington in the section that covered shipbuilding in the area as well as a model of the Mount Washington. I really liked those. I'm a fan of tall ships old and new. I also liked the Seth Thomas grandfather clock in the corner. The Bauman Family Gallery, the building out back, had another special exhibit titled “Honoring Trees” which was all photographs of trees by Tony King. I liked one called “Evergreen.” There was another that I didn’t get the title of. It was the tall bare tree in the snow scene. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Brick Store Museum and highly recommend a visit. I rate Brick Store Museum at 5.0. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
6. Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
For almost ten years, Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike has been a significant contributor to outside fun and activity in the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport area. We started as a small kayak rental shop, but have since grown to offer paddle boarding, bike rentals, and guided kayak tours of the surrounding waters. We are proud to offer the services of licensed Maine kayak guides and a friendly and helpful staff. We take great pride in bringing a unique and invigorating outdoor activity to the coastal area during the beautiful Maine summer months.
7. Mother's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Z1944GJwalterd
My wife and I have enjoyed this beach for the past 49 years. Bringing our own Daughter & Son and our Grand-children to this magical sea side shore where we were surrounded by the warm loving atmosphere of young families enjoying their new born to school age children. Even now that we are older we still return to this beach on occasion where we can sit and remember our times by watching young families making memories of their own. The beautiful play ground that is located on the beach allows the children to enjoy swings, slides and monkey bars where you can hear push me higher Mom/Dad. We label this as a mystical paradise for making beautiful memories. A must place to visit and enjoy the fantasy that exists there. Wally & Vicki
8. Parsons Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By redeco - Warren, United States
Parson's Beach is very private with few visitors because of restrictive parking...only 6 or 7 parking spaces on Parson's Beach Road. Adjacent to the road is a tidal marsh with a few benches where you can sit and enjoy the quiet...shore birds, fish, and shells...lovely. You can walk along the Mousam River to the beach. Beach is private; beware of disturbing residents. Lovely at low tide.
9. Kennebunk Dog Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By AudEE698 - Grafton, United States
We have been camping in the Wells/Kennebunk area and discovered the Kennebunk Dog Park a few years ago. What a GREAT find - it's a huge dog park, has lots of throw toys, water bowls, benches for the peeps and a separate portion of the park for dogs that don't do well with crowds. It's wide open and has a wooded portion and is without a doubt one of the best parks we've been to. It's awesome to tire the pups out so we can return them to our camper and they'll snooze away some time while we go out and sight-see or grab dinner out! Love this park and so do our pups! Highly recommend if you are looking for a spot to exercise the pups!!
10. Wedding Cake House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 246 reviews
Elaborately styled 19th-century house at Kennebunkport Landing.
Reviewed By redeco - Warren, United States
Built by shipbuilder George Bourne in 1825, the house was said to have been inspired by the cathedral in Milan. The house's style has been called Carpenter Gothic. The place is charming and is privately owned and not open to the public. Photos can be taken from the street. The house is freshly painted, and appears to be undergoing some sort of preservation. Workmen's trucks are in evidence. It's always a please to see this wonderful home...truly unique! Enjoy!
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