Kennebunkport History Walking Tour
Kennebunkport, Maine Coast
About This Activity
Maine Day Ventures (formerly Maine Foodie Tours) offers a 2-hour guided walking tour of Kennebunkport's history, tracing the town's evolution from a thriving 18th-19th century shipbuilding center to one of New England's most fashionable summer resorts. The tour covers the historic District along Maine Street with its Federal and Greek Revival sea captains' homes, Dock Square's commercial history, and Kennebunkport's role as the summer White House during the Bush presidential years.
Seasonal note: Tours run June-October; afternoon departures from Dock Square
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Portland → Kennebunkport → Midcoast Maine
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Portland → Kennebunkport → Midcoast Maine
Best 14 Days in Maine Coast — Art & Culture & History
Portland → Kennebunkport → Midcoast Maine
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