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RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL INFORMATION
The Kennebunks are a four-season area. Local outdoor
activities include swimming, boating, hunting, fishing,
golf, tennis, cross country skiing, and ice skating.
Downhill ski areas are 90 minutes to a two-hour drive
away. Both towns have ocean beaches, and lakes and ponds
are close by. Sebago, the second largest lake in Maine,
is 50 minutes north.
Swimming: At area beaches, indoors at the Rhumb
Line Motel, Village Cove Inn in Kennebunkport and at
the YMCA in Biddeford.
Boating: There are several marinas located on
the Kennebunk River. Sailing instruction is available
through Main Sail in Kennebunkport. Whale watching and
sightseeing excursions out of Dock Square.
Tide
Charts for Coastal Maine (new)
Tennis: Edgecomb in Kennebunk and the River
Club in Kennebunkport are private clubs. Courts are
available to the public at several locations including
at Kennebunk High School.
Golf: Three 18 hole courses are available: Cape
Arundel in Kennebunkport, Webhannet in Kennebunk, and
Dutch Elm in Arundel.
Hiking & bird watching: There are numerous
opportunities to hike and view Maine's varied bird life
along the shore or inland on Kennebunk Land Trust trails,
at Laudholm Farm, The Wells National Estuarine Sanctuary,
or at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Reserve.
Skiing: Downhill: Sunday River, Mt. Abrams,
Pleasant Mountain, and the White Mountains are all within
a two hour drive. Cross-country skiing is available
on area golf courses, The Bridal Path in Kennebunk,
Laudholm Farm in Wells, and on groomed trails at the
major ski resorts.
Parks & Recreation: The Parks & Recreation
offices in all towns offer a variety of programs for
both children and adults.
K.B.I.A.: The Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association
is a nonprofit organization offering activities for
children ages 3-15.
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Cultural
Universities & schools:
- University of New England (UNE), Biddeford
- University of Southern Maine (USM), Gorham &
Portland
- The Heartwood School of Art, Kennebunk
- The Landing Boat School, Kennebunkport
- York County Technical College, Wells
Museums, symphonies & other organizations: .
- Brick Store Museum
- Kennebunkport Historical Society
- River Tree Arts
- Arundel Barn Playhouse
- Seaglass Performing Arts
- Ogunquit Playhouse
- Laudholm Farm, Wells National Estuarine Sanctuary
- Seashore Trolley Museum
- Numerous art & antique galleries and many social
services organizations for all interest groups.
Within a 30 minute drive:
- Portland Museum of Art
- Children's Museum of Art
- Portland Symphony
- Various community theater & orchestral groups
Historic ~ Picturesque ~ Coastal ~ Peaceful
The Kennebunks: A special place by the sea where history, harmony
and hospitality embody the essence of maritime New England. The area
is characterized by alluring, unspoiled beaches, rocky coastlines,
hundreds of acres of salt-marsh set aside in nature preserves and
historic districts where lovely old sea captains' homes are a tribute
to the shipbuilding era that flourished in the Kennebunks a century
ago. The area's quiet charm has attracted many who seek the solitude,
beauty and quality of life that the Kennebunks have to offer. Easy
access to the Interstate facilitates travel south to Boston in 90
minutes. Portland, Maine is a 30 minute drive north.
Entertainment
Theaters, both professional and amateur, are located nearby. The
Portland Symphony offers one of many opportunities to enjoy music.
Movie theaters, seasonal and year round, are within minutes of the
Kennebunks. Social groups and clubs represent a broad array of interests.
Historical societies
Some of the finest examples of New England architecture are evident
throughout the Kennebunks. Both the Brick Store Museum and the Kennebunkport
Historical Society offer tours and exhibits of local and regional
interest. The Seashore Trolley Museum, a nationally recognized transportation
museum, is located in Kennebunkport. Climate
Maine is a four-season state. Summer temperatures average 70 degrees
Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures average 22 degrees. Snow rarely
falls until mid-December, with average accumulations of 60-90 inches.
A higher snowfall inland is a plus for the region's ski resorts. |
