Kennebunkport
The Bush family has been taking vacations in Kennebunkport for years, as any politician can confirm. Additionally, a paparazzi might nudge you to set up camp along Ocean Drive so you can take a hazy photo of the Obamas at their Walker's Point estate. But the town shouldn't even be recognized for housing politicians; that's not even what this southern coastal region of Maine does best. A natural beach resort with miles of rocky beachfront filled with summer houses and yachts. It is a peaceful seaside paradise. Local fishermen and lobstermen bring the morning's catch to the town's outdoor eateries as local artists set up shop on Dock Square's wharves. Even the beaches are inconspicuous and serene, and you may access them from the road by unmarked footpaths. You may have really discovered the ideal location to unwind here.
Kennebunkport is one of the best family beach vacations in the U.S. and is at its warmest between June and October, making those months the ideal time to visit. The only drawback is that, over this extended season, nightly prices will be at their highest. Visitation is less expensive and less busy from March to May, but following the significant cold snap from November to February, businesses take longer to open. You should bring plenty of thick clothes because temperatures can drop to the low teens.
The town's dining options feature a lot of seafood as a result of Kennebunkport's position along the Atlantic coast of New England. Oysters, clams, mussels, lobster, fish, and other seafood can be found on restaurants all across the city. Many of the city's restaurants are situated right on to the lake, providing diners with beautiful waterfront views from their patios.
Location: a resort town in York County, Maine, United States
Ranking:
- #1 in Best Maine Beaches
- #4 in Best Relaxing Getaways in the USA
- #8 in Best Places to Visit in Maine
- #9 in Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.
- #20 in Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA
