Kennebunkport is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kennebunk, 24km from Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light).
Kennebunkport is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 1,238, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Kennebunkport sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kennebunkport to your route.
About Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,629 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
The town center, the area in and around Dock Square, is located along the Kennebunk River, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the mouth of the river on theRead more Atlantic Ocean. Historically a shipbuilding and fishing village, for well over a century the town has been a popular summer colony and seaside tourist destination. The Dock Square area has a district of souvenir shops, art galleries, schooner attractions, seafood restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. Cape Porpoise, while retaining its identity as a fishing harbor, has a very small village area with several restaurants and stores, as well as a church, small library, and art gallery. The Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude takes place annually in the town, beginning either in late November or early December.
Kennebunkport has a reputation as a summer haven for the upper class and is one of the wealthiest communities in the state of Maine. The Municipality of Kennebunkport includes the constituent villages of Kennebunkport Village, Cape Arundel & Colony Beach, the Cottage Coast, Wilde's District (Wildwood), Goose Rocks Beach, Tributts Creek, Cape Porpoise Village, North Village Crossing (Townhouse Corner), among various other newer developments. The town is the home of Walker's Point, a summer estate of the Bush family. Kennebunkport and neighboring towns Kennebunk and Arundel comprise school district RSU 21.
Kennebunkport offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
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Where is Kennebunkport located?
Kennebunkport is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.3618 latitude, -70.4767 longitude.
What is the population of Kennebunkport?
Kennebunkport has a population of approximately 1,238 people, making it a town in United States.
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Perched on a rocky islet just off York, Maine, this 1879 lighthouse is one of the most photographed in the world: a signature stop on a coastal US-1 road trip through southern Maine.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.