Kennebunkport Vacation Rentals

Ideally located on the coast next to the Saco River Estuary, just south of Portland, your vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine, awaits. With a range of seaside attractions, including lobstering and whale watching, you may be tempted to stay in the immediate vicinity. However, with the thrills of Portland and Boston so close by, some day trips should make it into your itinerary as well.

Picasso in Portland

Maine's largest city is full of Victorian red brick charm. Check out its seaside promenade, exciting variety of museums, and afterward brewery culture. The Portland Museum of Art is a must-see when you're in the city, housing works by American artists Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper. There are also European artists represented at the historic 1882 gallery, including Degas, Renoir, and Picasso. Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park is among the city's top sights. The oldest lighthouse in the state, it was commissioned by George Washington and now houses a museum.

Lobster tours and coastal horseback rides

There's so much to see and do in Kennebunkport. You can rent a bike or scooter and freewheel along the coastline, hire a kayak or fishing boat for the day and explore, or join a whale watching tour. There's also horseback riding for those with an equestrian streak, and art workshops for children at River Tree Arts. The kids will love the lobster fishing demonstrations offered by Rugosa Lobster Tours, not to mention trying this local delicacy afterward!

Day trip to Boston

Boston's world-class universities and historic sites have shaped the course of American history. Walk the Freedom Trail, which traces the events leading up to Americans winning independence. You can also stroll through the exquisitely kept grounds of Harvard University, and enjoy famous Boston cream donuts. Don't miss the fascinating museum dedicated to the Boston Tea Party Ships, or the impressive architecture and stately artworks at the Boston Public Library.

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