July 26th, 2010
Kennebunkport Maine may be known for its incredible beaches (yes, we are one of America’s best beach towns), fine dining, and romantic bed and breakfasts, but it is also a great vacation destination for music and art fanatics! Of course, the Kennebunkport restaurants are still the best place to experience live music and entertainment, so here’s a brief look at your options:
- Nonantum Resort (one of the Kennebunkport hotels and home to restaurant 95 Ocean) offers live music on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. This week check out Don Campbell, Taste of Lace, and Tom Snow!
- Pier 77 Restaurant is home to live music 7 nights a week in the peak season and weekends throughout the year.
- Alisson’s Restaurant, a Dock Square staple, has live music every Wednesday night, starting at 8:30.
- Federal Jack’s Brew Pub, the largest Kennebunkport restaurant, has live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as Karaoke on Sunday and Thursday nights. But don’t forget about Monday night Trivia! It’s definitely quality entertainment.
- One Dock, the restaurant of the Kennebunkport Inn, hosts nightly entertainment through Labor Day Weekend. Sometimes it’s even on their patio – perfect for people watching in Dock Square!
- Listen to live piano at On The Marsh Bistro on Fridays and Saturdays for the ultimate in romance.
- Fairs, Festivals, and Live Concerts – Throughout the summer, Kennebunkport comes alive with innumerable events featuring live music and entertainment. Stay tuned for updates on these hidden gems!
With all that Kennebunkport has to offer, there’s no need to travel very far from your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast for an evening of entertainment, but should you feel so inclined, the towns of Wells, Ogunquit, York, and, of course, Portland, are just a short drive away. See you in Kennebunkport, the perfect place for your Maine vacation!
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July 24th, 2010
Nothing says “Maine” like blueberries! Pair them with old fashioned New England Clam Chowder and a craft fair and you have a day of fun for the whole family! Today’s Annual Blueberry Fair held at the First parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk was no exception. This incredible festival had mother nature on it’s side today, giving visitors to Kennebunkport Maine ample opportunity to explore the incredible works of Maine Artisans, Artists, and Craftsmen while indulging in blueberry pie, cold beverages, hot dogs, crab rolls, and, of course, clam chowdah!
To beat the summer heat, visitors took tours of the historic church and browsed tables of pre-owned books and jewelry. And while the close came too soon (3 p.m.), the afternoon was free for sunning at our Maine beaches! This fair is gem, and this year was no exception. Make sure to check it out next year on one of your Maine vacations!
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July 23rd, 2010
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a rain shower on a summer afternoon. And sometimes, the only thing better is what follows! Yes, I mean steaming streets, spectacular sunsets, cool breezes, and gentle fog over the water in Kennebunkport’s Dock Square. But I also mean rainbows!
I spotted this one from Parson’s Beach in Kennebunk, just over the bridge from Kennebunkport Maine and your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast – the Maine Stay Inn.
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July 22nd, 2010
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2010, Circus Smirkus returns to Kennebunkport! This youth circus is making its annual return to the Kennebunks, performing four shows at Rockin’ Horse Stables. This one ring circus will be held in their 750 seat Big Top tent. While the majority of the performers are “Troupers,” or talented (and well trained) 10-18 year olds, their teachers, professional performers, wow audiences alongside their pint-sized proteges. Kennebunkport Maine is just one stop on their seven-week tour of New England as they amaze audiences with their acrobatics, juggling, wire walking, and, of course, unicycling. Don’t miss this sure-fire hit for the whole family!
The theme changes each year, as does the cast, costuming, and music. The 2010 show brings “Wilderness Wonders: Outdoor Adventures Under the Big Top.” So bring the whole family on your Maine Vacation for a one-of-a-kind experience with Circus Smirkus – because everyone needs a break from the sun!
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July 16th, 2010
Calling all last-minute vacationers! The Maine Stay Inn and Cottages, a premier Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn, is offering insane savings for this week only – stay for two or more nights for just $200 per night, plus tax!
So here’s the fine print:
- Valid only July 18-23
- New reservations only
- Stay two or more nights
- Double occupancy
- Any room or suite
Pretty simple, right? So take advantage of these incredible savings and experience the best of Kennebunkport at unbeatable prices. See you soon!
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July 11th, 2010
Yesterday I wrote about the best places to watch the sun set in Kennebunkport, Maine, and sure enough, I saw the most incredible sunset from one of my suggested spots last night! Walking from the Maine Stay Inn and Cottages, your favorite Kennebunkport bed and breakfast, we noticed the sky glowing brilliantly. Upon arriving at one of many excellent Kennebunkport Restaurants, we discovered that a minor air conditioning malfunction meant that we had some time to kill. We arrived at the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport bridge just in time to glimpse this phenomenal sight.
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July 10th, 2010
Kennebunkport, Maine may face east, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great spots to watch the sun set. So pop the cork on your favorite bottle of wine and snuggle into your favorite sweatshirt as you watch a glowing sunset in the ocean breeze.
Here are the top five viewing spots:
- St. Ann’s Episcopal Church – Regardless of your denomination, St. Ann’s sits on prime real estate. Overlooking the Atlantic, you can see all the way down the Southern Maine Coastline, and the spit of land it sits on sticks far enough out that you can glimpse the sun setting over water.
- The Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Bridge – with calm water and incredible colors, this spot can’t be beat.
- The Gooch’s Beach Jetty – if you can’t get into St. Ann’s at least you will be able to see
it! The jetty is so peaceful and catches the most incredible breezes, a must for a hot night.
- Cape Porpoise Pier – watch the lobster boats come in and smell dinner cooking at Pier77 and the Ramp or the fish sizzling at Cape Pier Chowder House. The view of Goat Island is incredible in the fading light – even if the sunset lies at your back.
- Spouting Rock – be careful, you might get wet! Spouting Rock really does spray. From here, revel in the evening surf, the sun setting over St. Ann’s and all of Kennebunkport.
So after enjoying the scenery, head back to your Kennebunkport bed and breakfast and listen to the horse drawn carriage clop by the Maine Stay Inn.
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July 9th, 2010
Okay, I confess, it was more like a pop – the pop of fireworks, that is! The fourth of July is a fantastic celebration in Kennebunkport, marked with craft fairs, great sales in Dock 
Square’s fine shops, area festivities, and, of course, fireworks. Shot off from Narragansett Point on Kennebunk Beach, the fireworks lasted about a half hour. There are innumerable ways to watch the fireworks on your Maine vacation. I had always enjoyed watching from Colony Beach in Kennebunkport, or the jetty on Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, but this year tried something new. After dinner, we strolled from our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast to one of the Kennebunkport hotels. It sits up high, overlooking the mouth of the Kennebunk River – the ideal spot to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun set. Just before 9 o’clock, the deck filled with a sea of red, white, and blue. Despite the crowd, and the teenagers pretending to be “too cool” for the light display, the festivities were
incredible. After the grand finale and the crowds thinned, we stayed to admire the fireworks in miniature going off from Wells, Ogunquit, and York. Kennebunkport took the cake for the best fireworks in Maine, that’s for sure!
Often July 4th sneaks up on you, but now it’s time to plan your summer vacation in Maine at a Kennebunkport inn. So come on up (or down!) to Kennebunkport and experience summer at its best at the Maine Stay Inn, your favorite Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn.
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June 30th, 2010
AOL Travel has just discovered something that we have known all along – Kennebunkport is one of America’s best beach towns! Though they mention our incredible beaches and great shopping, their 
short blurb just can’t capture all that makes Kennebunkport the perfect place for your summer vacation. Yes, the beaches here are breathtaking. Parson’s Beach is one of the most spectacular stretches of sands I have ever seen. Gooch’s beach lingers for nearly a mile with soft, white sands, while Middle Beach is is filled with stones polished smooth by the sea. Mother’s Beach is nestled between two rocky protrusions, creating a protected storybook-like cove – plus there’s a playground nearby for tykes. Colony beach sits less than a mile from your favorite Kennebunkport bed and breakfast and offers glimpses of the Maine Beaches and craggy rocks characteristic of the northern Maine coastline. And secluded Goose Rocks Beach offers tranquility – and the chance to collect sand dollars and see seals! Dock Square is home to excellent shops of all varieties, while the outlet capitols of Kittery and Freeport are just a short drive away. And let’s not forget about antiquing!
But what they don’t mention is what makes Kennebunkport special – and the perfect summer vacation
destination. First on the “missed” list is its proximity to metropolitan areas like Boston and Portland, ME. Forget the miserable congestion at the bridges to Cape Cod and instead fly up 95 straight to Southern Maine. And, for our car-less or environmentally conscious visitors, the Amtrak makes a trip to Maine a breeze! Then they forgot to mention the incredible dining options. What’s a vacation without great eats?
Kennebunkport just wouldn’t be the same without its unique focus on the arts, and as a result is home to many craft fairs, art exhibits, and phenomenal galleries. The area’s historic homes are works of art in themselves, so a walking tour or pedestrian adventure is a definite must. In fact, the walkability of town from your Kennebunkport Maine Inn, the Maine Stay, is one of the things that makes vacationing here a real treat.
But best of all, and hardest to articulate, is that time in Kennebunkport seems slow down, as though you stepped back in time a hundred years. Contentment and relaxation come naturally here, aided by the soundtrack of children playing happily, surf crashing against sand and rock, and horses clip-clopping down the street. Do you hear it? That is Kennebunkport.
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June 28th, 2010
One of my favorite things to do in Kennebunkport is to picnic. With the family or that special someone, a picnic can replace lunch in one of the many Kennebunkport restaurants or can be an afternoon or evening activity in itself. Here are some of the best locations for picnicking in the area:
- The park at the end of the Cape Porpoise Pier (with views of the Goat Island Lighthouse and Cape Porpoise Harbor with its picturesque fishing boats and benches nestled among the beach roses, it is ideal for an intimate moment – plus, Cape Pier Chowder House is right there for great eats)
- Parson’s Way Walk (overlooking the Bush Family Compound and parking, there are lots of rocky cliffs and benches that are perfect for watching the sun set over the Atlantic)
- Parson’s Beach – There’s limited parking, so during the summertime we only recommend that guests visit on bike or in the evenings (prime picnic time!). A sunset picnic on one of the most breathtaking beaches imaginable – what could be more romantic?
- The Franciscan Monastery – Situated along the western shore of the Kennebunk
River, this Friary is open to the public and offers 66 acres, including much river frontage, walking trails, and lush lawns. The grassy knolls would be great for a picnicking family, while the protected shore overlooking Dock Square could provide a quiet escape for two.
- Narragansett Point – This rocky protrusion separating Gooch’s Beach from Middle
Beach is a great spot for outdoor noshing. During the daytime, you’ll catch a nice breeze and a quieter spot, as this sand-less patch doesn’t attract usual beach goers, but complimentary passes provided to guests at our Kennebunkport bed and breakfast inn make parking a breeze. Kids can frolic in the nearby sand and surf, while couples can choose a more secluded spot. Best of all there’s even a portable restroom downwind.
- The Maine Stay Inn! Offering a variety of ideal picnic venues, it is perfect in
any season or weather scenario. How does lobster on the wraparound porch sound? Even on a rainy day, there’s nothing more relaxing. What about an afternoon with sandwiches on the lawn and games of volleyball, bocce, or horseshoes?
So enjoy a lazy afternoon or evening during your Maine Vacation and enjoy the most scenic views around. Looking forward to your visit to the Maine Stay Inn!
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