Goose Point Getaway: a few of our favorite things
Coastal Hikes/Walks/Picnics/Beaches/Bikes
Beautiful place for a coastal walk/hike. If you go in the morning before 10am you will avoid the park entrance fee (when applicable). Walk-In passes are available in AirBnB and you can park outside of gate along the road.
TIP: walk through gate and head down the road, take first left, go to end of road and take another left, a little ways down and you will walk into the ocean. Follow coastal path all the way to the end (you can walk down the pier) and then follow the road back to the entrance gate.
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Fort Foster
76 Pocahontas RdBeautiful place for a coastal walk/hike. If you go in the morning before 10am you will avoid the park entrance fee (when applicable). Walk-In passes are available in AirBnB and you can park outside of gate along the road.
TIP: walk through gate and head down the road, take first left, go to end of road and take another left, a little ways down and you will walk into the ocean. Follow coastal path all the way to the end (you can walk down the pier) and then follow the road back to the entrance gate.
The perfect spot for a picnic. Located across the street from the York Harbor Inn. Beautiful landscape and soft grass to relax and enjoy beautiful ocean views! We have provided a picnic basket and chairs for you to take with you. We will often grab a bottle of wine and pick up food at Anthony's food shop on route 1 in York.
TIP: If you head down the path you can take a left to hike the CLIFF WALK along the ocean. See "CLIFF WALK/FISHERMAN'S WALK for more information. Also, path to access York Harbor Beach below.
Hartley Mason Reserve
481 York StThe perfect spot for a picnic. Located across the street from the York Harbor Inn. Beautiful landscape and soft grass to relax and enjoy beautiful ocean views! We have provided a picnic basket and chairs for you to take with you. We will often grab a bottle of wine and pick up food at Anthony's food shop on route 1 in York.
TIP: If you head down the path you can take a left to hike the CLIFF WALK along the ocean. See "CLIFF WALK/FISHERMAN'S WALK for more information. Also, path to access York Harbor Beach below.
The Marginal Way in Ogunquit is a beautiful cliff walk. There's parking in Perkins Cove. We often like to do the hike and then peek in some of the shops in the cove.
TIP: Ogunquit from Kittery Point is about a 20-30min drive. We usually take the coast up at least one way
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Marginal Way
Marginal WayThe Marginal Way in Ogunquit is a beautiful cliff walk. There's parking in Perkins Cove. We often like to do the hike and then peek in some of the shops in the cove.
TIP: Ogunquit from Kittery Point is about a 20-30min drive. We usually take the coast up at least one way
Right in York Maine, Mount Agamenticus is a hidden jewel with some wonderful hikes a beautiful views. Below is a link to the trail map and we actually just discovered these trails ourselves just recently. The most popular hike is the First Hill, but we encourage you to explore the Second and Third Hill. Just be sure to plan your time, take a map and have a back up flashlight with you if you venture and it gets dark out. We wouldn't want you to get lost in the woods as we almost did (there is a flashlight in the kitchen drawer of the AirBnB).
Here's a link to the trail map: http://agamenticus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MT.A-MAP.pdf and they usually have plenty available on site.
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Mount Agamenticus
Right in York Maine, Mount Agamenticus is a hidden jewel with some wonderful hikes a beautiful views. Below is a link to the trail map and we actually just discovered these trails ourselves just recently. The most popular hike is the First Hill, but we encourage you to explore the Second and Third Hill. Just be sure to plan your time, take a map and have a back up flashlight with you if you venture and it gets dark out. We wouldn't want you to get lost in the woods as we almost did (there is a flashlight in the kitchen drawer of the AirBnB).
Here's a link to the trail map: http://agamenticus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MT.A-MAP.pdf and they usually have plenty available on site.
The most beautiful beach! Sit on the ocean side and enjoy the waves, sit on the river side and dive in on high tide or float down (or up) the river depending on the tide. Explore the shops downtown and in Perkins Cove and take a beautiful walk along the marginal way. TIP: pick up a picnic lunch at Anthony's Food Shop on route 1 in York on your way to the beach. Picnic basket/cooler in closet of AirBnB.
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Ogunquit Beach
The most beautiful beach! Sit on the ocean side and enjoy the waves, sit on the river side and dive in on high tide or float down (or up) the river depending on the tide. Explore the shops downtown and in Perkins Cove and take a beautiful walk along the marginal way. TIP: pick up a picnic lunch at Anthony's Food Shop on route 1 in York on your way to the beach. Picnic basket/cooler in closet of AirBnB.
Our "go to" beach ... great waves and easy access to meter parking. Not a lot of sand at high tide, may have to put chairs on rocks.
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Plaja Long Sands
189 Long Beach AveOur "go to" beach ... great waves and easy access to meter parking. Not a lot of sand at high tide, may have to put chairs on rocks.
One of our favorite local hikes/walks. You can park behind the "George Marshall Store Gallery" right down the street from Off the Boat Lobsters. Walk out of the parking lot and take a RIGHT, bare right down the dirt road and continue along the path and over the Wiggly Bridge. Then continue on the FISHERMAN'S WALK which will lead you out to the Cliff House and Harbor Beach. On the other side of the beach you can continue your hike on the CLIFF WALK.
TIP: Best in the morning or late afternoon light and especially HIGH TIDE!
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Fisherman's Walk
21 Clark's LnOne of our favorite local hikes/walks. You can park behind the "George Marshall Store Gallery" right down the street from Off the Boat Lobsters. Walk out of the parking lot and take a RIGHT, bare right down the dirt road and continue along the path and over the Wiggly Bridge. Then continue on the FISHERMAN'S WALK which will lead you out to the Cliff House and Harbor Beach. On the other side of the beach you can continue your hike on the CLIFF WALK.
TIP: Best in the morning or late afternoon light and especially HIGH TIDE!
Traveling 1B from Portsmouth to New Castle toward the Wentworth Hotel is a beautiful drive, walk, run or bike. Be sure to pull into Great Island Common (free if you're on bikes) which has beautiful views and great spot for a picnic.
Walk/Run: you may want to park around Prescott Park and then head out on 1B towards New Castle. You will pass over two bridges with water on both sides ... beautiful.
Bike: this is a 20m round trip bike from the AirBnB. Head right out of Goose Point, right on Crocket Neck Road then right on 103 towards the memorial bridge. Head to Prescott Park and then to 1B towards New Castle. After the second bridge, take a left on Oliver street which loops you out to the water. On the way back (its a one way) go straight towards Portsmouth Head Lighthouse and head back on the coastal roads.
TIP: to shorten your bike (and also avoid rt. 103) park on Badgers Island Road right before Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth.
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New Castle
Traveling 1B from Portsmouth to New Castle toward the Wentworth Hotel is a beautiful drive, walk, run or bike. Be sure to pull into Great Island Common (free if you're on bikes) which has beautiful views and great spot for a picnic.
Walk/Run: you may want to park around Prescott Park and then head out on 1B towards New Castle. You will pass over two bridges with water on both sides ... beautiful.
Bike: this is a 20m round trip bike from the AirBnB. Head right out of Goose Point, right on Crocket Neck Road then right on 103 towards the memorial bridge. Head to Prescott Park and then to 1B towards New Castle. After the second bridge, take a left on Oliver street which loops you out to the water. On the way back (its a one way) go straight towards Portsmouth Head Lighthouse and head back on the coastal roads.
TIP: to shorten your bike (and also avoid rt. 103) park on Badgers Island Road right before Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth.
Small sand beach with beautiful views. Perfect for families with small children. You can also put chairs up on the grass with plenty of shady spots. Free street parking across from the York Harbor Inn. Walk through Hartley Mason park to access the path that goes down to the beach.
TIP: the park is a perfect spot for a picnic and the cliff walk is a great hike.
York Harbor Beach
Small sand beach with beautiful views. Perfect for families with small children. You can also put chairs up on the grass with plenty of shady spots. Free street parking across from the York Harbor Inn. Walk through Hartley Mason park to access the path that goes down to the beach.
TIP: the park is a perfect spot for a picnic and the cliff walk is a great hike.
We just recently discovered this hidden gem just north of Portland. A breathtaking hike around Casco Bay with benches and picnic tables along the way. The parking is limited and not sure how busy it gets in the summer, but worth checking out if you head up to Portland.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1We just recently discovered this hidden gem just north of Portland. A breathtaking hike around Casco Bay with benches and picnic tables along the way. The parking is limited and not sure how busy it gets in the summer, but worth checking out if you head up to Portland.
Food scene
Lil's is our neighborhood cafe and a 5/10 minute drive from Goose Point. Go right out of Goose Point and take the coastal route to get there. Great place for coffee and some nice breakfast/lunch options. You have try their Cruller's ... a combo of a doughnut and cruisant.
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Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareLil's is our neighborhood cafe and a 5/10 minute drive from Goose Point. Go right out of Goose Point and take the coastal route to get there. Great place for coffee and some nice breakfast/lunch options. You have try their Cruller's ... a combo of a doughnut and cruisant.
Our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Andy loves the pasta carbonara with shrimp and mushrooms and my "go to" is the Chicken Marsala with a side of linguini w/ garlic & oil. TIP: be sure to make a reservation.
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Cafe Mediterraneo
119 Congress StreetOur favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Andy loves the pasta carbonara with shrimp and mushrooms and my "go to" is the Chicken Marsala with a side of linguini w/ garlic & oil. TIP: be sure to make a reservation.
Located just past Kennebunkport. Casual seafood with beautiful views/spot. We often ride our bikes down from Kennebunkport and go for the lobster roll (so fresh and reasonably priced), great Haddock sandwich and best onion rings.
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Cape Pier Chowder House
79 Pier RdLocated just past Kennebunkport. Casual seafood with beautiful views/spot. We often ride our bikes down from Kennebunkport and go for the lobster roll (so fresh and reasonably priced), great Haddock sandwich and best onion rings.
BEST place to grab some lobsta to go. They will cook them for you or you can take the home and cook them yourselves. We recommend 2lb. hardshells note: if you bring them back to the AirBnB and would like to eat out on the deck, let us know and we will place table/chairs out for you.
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Off The Boat Lobsters
2 Seabury RdBEST place to grab some lobsta to go. They will cook them for you or you can take the home and cook them yourselves. We recommend 2lb. hardshells note: if you bring them back to the AirBnB and would like to eat out on the deck, let us know and we will place table/chairs out for you.
Located in Wells, the Bitter End has some inside but mostly outside seating and an outside bar. Very cool atmosphere with an open fire pit and live music on the weekends. Great place to hang out, good food and drinks.
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Bitter End
2118 Post RdLocated in Wells, the Bitter End has some inside but mostly outside seating and an outside bar. Very cool atmosphere with an open fire pit and live music on the weekends. Great place to hang out, good food and drinks.
5 Thai Bistro
40 Pleasant StBest Thai in the area and they do deliver to Kittery Point.
Great Indian food! We love the Shrimp Balchow appetizer and Peshawari Naan! Yum.
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Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker StGreat Indian food! We love the Shrimp Balchow appetizer and Peshawari Naan! Yum.
Located in downtown Kennebunkport. BEST fried seafood and delicious onion rings. Grab it to go and drive through town up Ocean Avenue. There is a perfect spot for a picnic across from the Colony Hotel. (grab the chairs & picnic basket in the bathroom closet before you leave).
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The Clam Shack
2 Western AveLocated in downtown Kennebunkport. BEST fried seafood and delicious onion rings. Grab it to go and drive through town up Ocean Avenue. There is a perfect spot for a picnic across from the Colony Hotel. (grab the chairs & picnic basket in the bathroom closet before you leave).
Frisbee's Wharf (right down the street) is a perfect spot to have your morning coffee. Enjoying the serenity and views of Kittery Harbor — a great way to start your day. Provisions on the Wharf offers good coffee, some nice breakfast items and pastries (open 8-5pm).
TIP: on Friday mornings at 8am (in the summer) local musicians play for a morning "sing along". Check it out.
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Frisbee's Wharf at Pepperrell Cove
88 Pepperrell RdFrisbee's Wharf (right down the street) is a perfect spot to have your morning coffee. Enjoying the serenity and views of Kittery Harbor — a great way to start your day. Provisions on the Wharf offers good coffee, some nice breakfast items and pastries (open 8-5pm).
TIP: on Friday mornings at 8am (in the summer) local musicians play for a morning "sing along". Check it out.
Inside or outside dining right up the street from Perkins Cove. Good service, nice atmosphere and the food (at least what we've tried so far) was very good.
TIP: after dinner, walk towards downtown and take your first right. A lovely street that leads accesses the Marginal Way walk ... just beautiful!
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That Place in Ogunquit
331 Shore RdInside or outside dining right up the street from Perkins Cove. Good service, nice atmosphere and the food (at least what we've tried so far) was very good.
TIP: after dinner, walk towards downtown and take your first right. A lovely street that leads accesses the Marginal Way walk ... just beautiful!
EXCELLENT! We recently discovered OVWB located right outside downtown Kennebunkport. Reservations recommend. Craft cocktails and food is delicious!! Inside and outside seating. I believe they have live music some nights. Highly recommend.
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Old Vines Wine Bar
173 Port RdEXCELLENT! We recently discovered OVWB located right outside downtown Kennebunkport. Reservations recommend. Craft cocktails and food is delicious!! Inside and outside seating. I believe they have live music some nights. Highly recommend.
Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareJuice bar located right next to Lil's Bakery
Great HAPPY HOUR 4-6pm in Portsmouth, NH. We haven't been there for dinner (very pricey) but one of our go to's for happy hours. $9 burger and $8 glass of vino. And the free basket of bread is so good!
Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar
Great HAPPY HOUR 4-6pm in Portsmouth, NH. We haven't been there for dinner (very pricey) but one of our go to's for happy hours. $9 burger and $8 glass of vino. And the free basket of bread is so good!
Three dining options: The Bistro and Sky Bar and the Wharf which is right on the harbor. Great food and beautiful views on the historic Kittery Harbor. Right down the street from our AirBnB.
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Pepperrell Cove Restaurant
88 Pepperrell RdThree dining options: The Bistro and Sky Bar and the Wharf which is right on the harbor. Great food and beautiful views on the historic Kittery Harbor. Right down the street from our AirBnB.
Things to do
Nice stop to browse and shop. Also have a very good Cafe'
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Stonewall Kitchen York Company Store
2 Stonewall LnNice stop to browse and shop. Also have a very good Cafe'
Great stop for breads/treats. We love their balsamic vinegar! Very good restaurant next door.
When Pigs Fly Company Store
460 US-1 BYPGreat stop for breads/treats. We love their balsamic vinegar! Very good restaurant next door.
The Kittery Outlets
306 US-1What better rainy day activity than to browse the outlets.
Step back in time as you stroll through the SB Museum. In normal times, they usually have some "hands on" activities.
They also present a "Vintage Christmas Stroll" under the stars. You have to buy tickets ahead of time so if its of interest for this Christmas (2020), don't delay in purchasing them.
There is also public skating on the Puddle Duck Pond.
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Muzeul Strawbery Banke
14 Hancock StStep back in time as you stroll through the SB Museum. In normal times, they usually have some "hands on" activities.
They also present a "Vintage Christmas Stroll" under the stars. You have to buy tickets ahead of time so if its of interest for this Christmas (2020), don't delay in purchasing them.
There is also public skating on the Puddle Duck Pond.
Peaks Island is a short ferry ride from Portland. You can rent bikes when you get off the ferry and explore the island. Take a picnic and sit and enjoy the view on the rocks. There are some historic spots, breathtaking ocean views and a few restaurants on the island. You can check the ferry schedule on the Casco Bay Lines website.
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Peaks Island
Peaks Island is a short ferry ride from Portland. You can rent bikes when you get off the ferry and explore the island. Take a picnic and sit and enjoy the view on the rocks. There are some historic spots, breathtaking ocean views and a few restaurants on the island. You can check the ferry schedule on the Casco Bay Lines website.
Check out the Prescott Park Calendar for events schedule. They have a Wednesday night concert series as well as a summer musical on the weekends. Events have a suggested donation and lay a blanket down w/ chairs to watch the show(s). Perfect spot on the water with a beautiful sunset for the backdrop. The gardens are also beautiful to walk through.
TIP: we usually park on Badgers Island Road (right before you cross the Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth) and walk across the Bridge to the park. Picnic basket and chairs in the bathroom closet.
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Prescott Park
105 Marcy StCheck out the Prescott Park Calendar for events schedule. They have a Wednesday night concert series as well as a summer musical on the weekends. Events have a suggested donation and lay a blanket down w/ chairs to watch the show(s). Perfect spot on the water with a beautiful sunset for the backdrop. The gardens are also beautiful to walk through.
TIP: we usually park on Badgers Island Road (right before you cross the Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth) and walk across the Bridge to the park. Picnic basket and chairs in the bathroom closet.
If you venture south to Newburyport, MA (25 minute from Kittery) continue south on 1A towards Rowley. Its a very pretty drive, beautiful historic homes and gorgeous foliage in the fall. Tendercrop Farm is a nice stop for fresh veggies, meats and lots of dried flowers.
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Tendercrop Farm
108 High RdIf you venture south to Newburyport, MA (25 minute from Kittery) continue south on 1A towards Rowley. Its a very pretty drive, beautiful historic homes and gorgeous foliage in the fall. Tendercrop Farm is a nice stop for fresh veggies, meats and lots of dried flowers.
City/town information
Ogunquit is a must visit when in the area. Browse the shops downtown and in Perkins Cove, stroll the Marginal Way and many great dining options. Ogunquit also has one of the most beautiful beaches ... our favorite. There is a river side where you can take a float as the tide comes in and out. And that loops around to the ocean side where you a splash in the waves or boogie board (ps. If you would like to grab a couple of floats, just ask).
TIP: If you start your drive north on Route 1, take a right on Cape Neddick Road (right after Walkers Maine) and then a left on Short Road to take the coastal route to Ogunquit.
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Ogunquit
Ogunquit is a must visit when in the area. Browse the shops downtown and in Perkins Cove, stroll the Marginal Way and many great dining options. Ogunquit also has one of the most beautiful beaches ... our favorite. There is a river side where you can take a float as the tide comes in and out. And that loops around to the ocean side where you a splash in the waves or boogie board (ps. If you would like to grab a couple of floats, just ask).
TIP: If you start your drive north on Route 1, take a right on Cape Neddick Road (right after Walkers Maine) and then a left on Short Road to take the coastal route to Ogunquit.
Portsmouth is just over the bridge from Kittery and is full of history and character. Shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and historical landmarks. If you look on the PortsmouthNH.com website under "things to do" they have a great list for Portsmouth and surrounding area both north and south.
PARKING TIP: take the coastal Route 103 towards Portsmouth and right before the Memorial Bridge, take a right on Badgers Island road and you can usually find a parking spot along the road. Then take the beautiful walk over the bridge into town.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth is just over the bridge from Kittery and is full of history and character. Shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and historical landmarks. If you look on the PortsmouthNH.com website under "things to do" they have a great list for Portsmouth and surrounding area both north and south.
PARKING TIP: take the coastal Route 103 towards Portsmouth and right before the Memorial Bridge, take a right on Badgers Island road and you can usually find a parking spot along the road. Then take the beautiful walk over the bridge into town.
Kennebunkport is approx. 20min north of Ogunquit. Beautiful coastal drive, shops and restaurants. You can take a horse drawn carriage ride through town and be sure to drive up the coast to Cape Porpoise. The Cape Pier Chowder House is one of our favorite spots to get a a lobster roll.
You can also rent bikes at the Kennebunkport Bicycle Company and take a left on Beach Ave and cruise the beach. Bike all the way past the end of the beach and take a left on Great Hill Road. If you like a good bike, you can go through town and bike to Cape Porpoise and then get that lobster roll :)
TIP: after you take a right on Route 9 toward Kennebunkport, take a right at the light on Sea Road which will loop you around the beach and into downtown Kennebunkport.
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Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport is approx. 20min north of Ogunquit. Beautiful coastal drive, shops and restaurants. You can take a horse drawn carriage ride through town and be sure to drive up the coast to Cape Porpoise. The Cape Pier Chowder House is one of our favorite spots to get a a lobster roll.
You can also rent bikes at the Kennebunkport Bicycle Company and take a left on Beach Ave and cruise the beach. Bike all the way past the end of the beach and take a left on Great Hill Road. If you like a good bike, you can go through town and bike to Cape Porpoise and then get that lobster roll :)
TIP: after you take a right on Route 9 toward Kennebunkport, take a right at the light on Sea Road which will loop you around the beach and into downtown Kennebunkport.
York is the next town over from Kittery. It has some historical attractions, the Nubble Lighthouse is a scenic stop and if you like ice cream, Dunne's (around the corner from the Nubble) is the place to be.
Scenic Walk: start at the end of Long Sands beach and head up the hill towards the Nubble light house. Continue past Dunne's and take a right on Kendall Road for a beautiful view of Short Sands and take a left to end back where you started.
Beach: we prefer Long Sands and you can usually find a metered parking space.
There are some nice dining/drink options on Long Sands as well as Short Sands.
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York
York is the next town over from Kittery. It has some historical attractions, the Nubble Lighthouse is a scenic stop and if you like ice cream, Dunne's (around the corner from the Nubble) is the place to be.
Scenic Walk: start at the end of Long Sands beach and head up the hill towards the Nubble light house. Continue past Dunne's and take a right on Kendall Road for a beautiful view of Short Sands and take a left to end back where you started.
Beach: we prefer Long Sands and you can usually find a metered parking space.
There are some nice dining/drink options on Long Sands as well as Short Sands.
Portland is approx. 50min north on 95N and a great day trip. The city of Portland has great dining options, shops to browse through as well as various activities in the spring/summer. Take a ride over the Casco Bay Bridge to visit Cape Elizabeth or hop on the Casco Bay ferry to visit Peaks Island.
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Portland
Portland is approx. 50min north on 95N and a great day trip. The city of Portland has great dining options, shops to browse through as well as various activities in the spring/summer. Take a ride over the Casco Bay Bridge to visit Cape Elizabeth or hop on the Casco Bay ferry to visit Peaks Island.
You can take the Casco Bay Bridge from Portland over to Cape Elizabeth. Or drive north along the coast through South Portland. Beautiful drive around the cape with a number of beaches and lighthouses to stop at along the way. There are some great dining options on Cape Elizabeth as well.
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Cape Elizabeth
You can take the Casco Bay Bridge from Portland over to Cape Elizabeth. Or drive north along the coast through South Portland. Beautiful drive around the cape with a number of beaches and lighthouses to stop at along the way. There are some great dining options on Cape Elizabeth as well.
If you want to venture south a bit, Newburyport it just a 25 min drive from Kittery. Stroll along the beautiful boardwalk, at the end of the boardwalk there is a nice antique place, take a cruise, lots of nice shops and great dining options. For on the water, we would recommend Michael's Harborside and Brown Sugar by the sea for delicious Thai food. Also, take a drive out to plumb island for some nice views. (Photo credit: Toby McGuire Art )
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Newburyport
If you want to venture south a bit, Newburyport it just a 25 min drive from Kittery. Stroll along the beautiful boardwalk, at the end of the boardwalk there is a nice antique place, take a cruise, lots of nice shops and great dining options. For on the water, we would recommend Michael's Harborside and Brown Sugar by the sea for delicious Thai food. Also, take a drive out to plumb island for some nice views. (Photo credit: Toby McGuire Art )