Kennebunk Tourist Attractions
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Kennebunk is located with Kennebunkport and Kennebunk beach. The area is a popular resort on the Maine coast. The town features a number of old Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian homes, built during the major shipbuilding era between 1800 and 1850.
Kennbunk - Brick Store Museum
The "brick store" in Kennbunk was built in 1825. It now houses a museum which focuses on the history of the Kennebunks. The permanent collection features artifacts from Native American and settler conflicts of 1688-1760, the shipbuilding era of the 1800s, and events leading to and including the Resort Development era.The museum also features changing seasonal exhibits.
Surroundings
Kennebunkport
The little coastal town of Kennebunkport, 12 1/2 mi. south of Portland, is very popular in summer. Features of interest are the Seashore Trolley Museum and the local history collection in Town House School.Kennebunkport (pop. 3,700) is the summer home of the Bush family. Dock Square is a restored area of the town with many shops and galleries. A scenic walkway begins from the square and leads out to Walker's Point.The town also features several historic building and homes which can be seen on a self-guiding walking tour of the area.
Kennebunkport Maritime Museum and Gallery
The Kennebunkport Maritime Museum and Gallery is housed in the boathouse of author Booth Tarkington. On display is Tarkington's schooner Regina, as well as other maritime art and artifacts.
Nott House
Built in 1853 in Kennebunkport, the Nott House features original furnishing and personal items of the Perkins and Nott families who inhabited it from the late 1700s to the mid 1900s.
Seashore Trolley Museum
The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport possesses one of the largest antique electric trolley car collections in the world. Rides on a trolley car through the country side are also available during the summer.
Hamilton House, South Berwick
Hamilton House in South Berwick is a mansion that was built by Col Jonathan Hamilton in 1785. It was purchased by Mrs Emily Tyson and her stepdaughter, Elise, in 1898. They decided to restore the house to its former glory complete with antiques, painted murals and country style furnishings.The house was also the setting for the novel "The Tory Lover" by Sarah Orne Jewett.
Sarah Orne Jewett House
The Sarah Orne Jewett House is a Georgian house, built in 1774. It was the home of author Sarah Orne Jewett. The house features period furnishings as well as the bedroom and study of Jewett as it was when she lived there.
Wells
Wells (pop. 9,400) is a popular summer destination with several nearby beaches. The town offers a variety of stores and shops for tourists. Renting mopeds to explore the town and area has become trendy.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge covers almost 5000 acres of land and is home to a range of wildlife and migratory birds. There is a walking trail which takes visitors through the marsh and beach area.
Wells Auto Museum
The Wells Auto Museum features antique and classic cars and other related items. Most of the cars are from the early to mid 1900s.
