Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Thirty Things to Do This Fall in Kennebunkport Maine!

1. Check out a “gathering of the scarecrows” at many area businesses in town. Scarecrows are on display from October 11th-October 17th. The scarecrows depart town in a “departure of the scarecrows” parade on October 17th at 3pm.
2. Hop aboard the Intown Trolley and take in the fall sights while learning some interesting facts about Kennebunkport
3. Rent bikes at Cape Able and enjoy the foliage at your own speed.
4. Nourish your skin from all the summer sun with a spa treatment at Cottage Breeze Day spa
5. Stroll the beach in the crisp air, just remember your sweater.
6. Fall is the perfect time to get a jump start on all of your holiday shopping. Visit the many shops in town and get started.
7. Visit the Seashore Trolley Museum September 26th and 27th and ride the trolley to a pumpkin patch to pick your very own pumpkin!
8. Walk the grounds at the beautiful Franciscan Monastery or attend mass with the monks
9. Take some beautiful fall pictures of the most photographed Victorian Mansion, The Wedding Cake House.
10. Visit Federal Jacks for a pint of Pumpkinhead Ale.
11. Go to the Rachel Carson Reserve and have a peaceful walk with the leaves crunching under foot along the wooded trails.
12. September 12th is Open Lighthouse Day! Visit lighthouses in the area for free! It’s the largest lighthouse open house in the country!
13. Enjoy dinner under the stars on the patio at One Dock. Don’t worry, there are heaters to keep you nice and toasty!
14. Visit the Kennebunkport Historical Society and tour an old jailhouse, bank and schoolhouse.
15. Take in the view at Cape Arundel Inn with a glass of wine or for dinner
16. Enjoy a glass of wine on the front porch overlooking Kennebunk River and the spectacular fall foliage.
17. Attend the Nature Craft Festival at Laudholm Farm September 12th and 13th. Featuring 100 artisans with Music, food, and environmental education.
18. Go Golfing at Cape Arundel Golf Course. You might see former President Bush teeing off..
19. Take a horse drawn carriage ride through the leaf strewn streets.
20. Need a pick me up? Head over to the Coffee Shop for a warm and delicious hot chocolate
21. Play Mini-golf at Hillcrest Pitch and Putt and Driving Range
22. Listen to local favorite, Flash or Diane at One Dock.
23. Attend Punkinfiddle at Laudholm Farm September 26th. There is something for the whole family; music, food, farm animals, children’s activities and crafts.
24. Find your next mantle piece at Mast Cove Galleries
25. Sit on our porch at the Kennebunkport Inn with a book and a sweater and take in the glorious fall air.
26. Take the kids to play at the playground on Mother’s Beach!
27. Visit the Brickstore Museum for a history lesson on Kennebunk and Kennebunkport
28. Take the 10 minute drive to scenic Cape Porpoise and see Goat Island Light.
29. Remember that you are in Vacationland. Just enjoy your visit.
30. Attend Harvestfest in York from October 16th-18th. Featuring over 200 crafters, an ox roast, hayrides, bean-hole beans, children activities and much more!

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