Kennebunkport, Maine-- Day 1

 We spent July 7th- July 9th on a little weekend getaway to Kennebunkport, Maine.  We often head to Maine for a quick trip since it's nice and close and I have yet to stay anywhere along the Maine coast and not have a great time.  

We woke up at our regular time and started getting ready to go.  We probably left the house around 7/ 7:30 after eating breakfast and made a quick stop at my husband's work. 


We arrived at our hotel around 11 and even though check in was not until 3 we went in and asked if it as possible to get our parking pass early (it was!).  This is the main building of the hotel where the check in desk and spa are located but our rooms were in another building just steps down the street.



We decided to walk back to the main town of Kennebunkport and find some lunch. 



We ate out on the patio of The Boathouse and the food and view were great; as was the nice cool breeze off the water. 





My husband got a seafood stir fry 

I got the baked haddock and fresh veggies


We walked around, did some shopping and sight seeing, and got some ice cream. 




There were entire galleries with these huge beautiful moving sculptures.  I took a lot of photos hoping to get my husband to make me some.  







Peanut butter chocolate chip from Big Daddy's homemade ice cream shop (a small chain you'll find up and down the coast in the Maine)


We found a cute little park and sat to watch the boats and things.




We eventually made our way past the hotel in the opposite direction and spent some time on the small beach walking in the sand and sitting up on the rocky area of the beach watching the waves.





I was already burned from our time at the beach on Thursday and by the end of the day I had added to it!

Our room was ready to check into around 3 and we went to check it out.  I sat out on our deck reading, we eventually took showers and then we headed across the street to Mabel's Lobster Claw for dinner. 




We went on another short walk after dinner then turned in early for the night. 


It was a wonderfully relaxing first day of vacation.

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Comments

  1. HollyJuly 17, 2023 at 6:19 AM

    Ahhh so jealous! This looks and sounds so perfect- Kennebunkport is one of my favorite destinations of all time- can't wait to follow along :)

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    1. Joanne July 17, 2023 at 3:38 PM

      It was wonderful! We had such lovely weather that first day too.

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  2. Maria RineerJuly 17, 2023 at 6:26 AM

    Everything looks so pretty there- from the hotel view to the town itself and the food. It looks like a good start to a fun getaway.

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  3. Tamar SBJuly 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    It's so picturesque!

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  4. Amy from www.coffeeandcocktailsatthecasa.comJuly 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    Oh to be so close to Maine! It looks idyllic!

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  5. Doused In PinkJuly 17, 2023 at 7:50 AM

    What a cute town! Your hotel looks amazing! I would love to visit Maine one day!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyJuly 17, 2023 at 8:31 AM

    I really liked Maine when I went but it reminds me of being super nauseous since I was just pregnant with Gabbie! We need to go back!

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  7. Donna ReidlandJuly 17, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful photos. I hope to take a trip back to Maine one day.

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  8. Kari July 17, 2023 at 10:10 AM

    I wish we were that close to do a weekend getaway to Maine. That looks like so much fun!

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  9. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthJuly 17, 2023 at 11:27 AM

    Gorgeous pictures and delightful photo essay of day 1 of Kennebunkport Maine. Saw it at 270 Senior Salon Pit Stop. I'm at the party too. Please check out my posts (#72 through 75) as well. Warm regards, Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health.

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  10. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJuly 17, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    What a beautiful place! Your room looked so lovely!

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  11. Hena TayebJuly 17, 2023 at 12:20 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderfully relaxing time. And that food looks so good.

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  12. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 17, 2023 at 12:33 PM

    I've only been to Maine once but thoroughly enjoyed it. Your hotel looks wonderful and I'm really ready to join you for dinner with that food! #MMBC

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  13. MarshaJuly 17, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    What a lovely spot to be able to get away to! My mom took my kids there on spring break one year just to post in front of Pres. Bush's house. They did not get the photo!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne July 17, 2023 at 3:41 PM

      Thanks! We drove by the Bush compound and knew they were in residence since they had armed security and saw the family boat in town one day.

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleJuly 17, 2023 at 1:41 PM

    The weather sounds ideal for that type of getaway. I have yet to visit Maine, but it's on our list.
    OOXX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  15. Kim CarberryJuly 17, 2023 at 2:57 PM

    What a wonderful trip, it looks like a gorgeous place to stay. I do love those sculptures, I hope your husband does make you some.

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  16. Memphis BridgesJuly 17, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    This looks lovely!

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  17. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!July 17, 2023 at 11:20 PM

    What a lovely spot to relax and explore, thanks for sharing with SSPS!

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  18. Nancy 's Fashion StyleJuly 18, 2023 at 2:05 AM

    I always immediately think of Stephen King when you mention Maine. But it looks very nice there. And the food!

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    1. Joanne July 18, 2023 at 9:05 AM

      Funny that I NEVER associate Maine with him despite knowing that he lives up there.

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  19. thepaintedapron.comJuly 18, 2023 at 8:58 AM

    This looks like a lovely and relaxing vacation spot! Sounds like a fun town to explore~
    Jenna

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  20. AnonymousJuly 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM

    I love Maine in the summer! The weather is always perfect and it's so beautiful. Looks like a great first day!

    Lauren @ Don't Mind Our Mess

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  21. JenniferJuly 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    I want to go! What great photos! The food on vacation (and at the water) just always looks sooo good. But peanut butter ice cream?! The best!!

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  22. MandyJuly 18, 2023 at 10:52 PM

    Never been to Maine, your trip looks beautiful!

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  23. Joanne July 19, 2023 at 6:28 AM

    I love the coast of Maine and each summer we try to check out a new area; so far I have loved them all!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 19, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    I would have had the same as you, beautiful dishes both of them though and thanks for taking us with you to Maine. The #SSPS was blessed to receive this. Julie Syl xoxo

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  25. csuhpat1July 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM

    That is a place I would liketo visit.

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