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Family Travel: Kennebunkport Maine

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A trip to Maine has been on my wish list for quite sometime. For the past few summers, I’ve tried making plans to get there, but our dates and hotel availabilities never seemed to jive. I was destined for this year to make it happen, so I started planning well in advance, and we kicked off our summer, along with Father’s Day and Siella’s birthday, in Kennebunkport, Maine!

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Kennebunkport is the furthest town south, so at only five short hours in the car from New York City, it’s definitely easier to get to than other Maine destinations, like Portland. As soon as we pulled into town, we noticed the nautical, marina feel of Kennebunkport. It boasts the cutest little Main Street, lined with fun shops and restaurants.

Family Trip To Kennebunkport, Maine | Stroller In The CityWe were excited to shop and eat, and especially indulge in some lobster fare! We quickly checked into our hotel, The Lodge On The Cove upon arrival to drop our bags and start exploring. It is a super kid-friendly hotel, just a two minute drive from town. In fact, most days we walked or rode our bikes into town. The Lodge offers a modern, light-hearted approach to the quintessential Maine resort experience. Nestled on a wooded cove, the refurbished motor lodge is a mix of beachy and elegance, with 30 rooms throughout its four buildings. As a family of five, we had two adjoining rooms. Both rooms were spacious, with amenities including refrigerators, microwaves and simply-furnished semi-private decks.

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Lodge On The Cove left the cuties little welcome bags for the kids.

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The kids wasted no time changing into their bathing suits and heading straight for the pool. With a serene setting overlooking a tidal cove, the kids played for hours on end. Afterwards, exhausted from the drive and the time in pool, we decided to eat at Lodge On The Cove’s poolside bar and restaurant, The Dory. Maine is known for their incredible lobsters, so almost every meal we tried to eat lobster, be it in a roll or straight out of the shell!

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They loved all of the games at Lodge On The Cove

The following day we drove around the surrounding area, discovering all that Kennebunkport has to offer. It was a bit chilly, so a day of sunbathing on the beach was out of the question, but that didn’t stop us from collecting a few sea shells to add to our collection. We also passed by the Bush Compound, famously anchored in Kennebunkport, where the kids got a brief history lesson, before taking some photos, and climbing the rocks leading down to the beach.

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Back in town, we browsed the local shops. Day Trip Society, the adult and kids store was definitely a family favorite. It was such a fun store for pretty much anything you are looking for from pool floats to cute little trinket souvenirs. That evening, we went to Federal Jacks for dinner, and made it back to Lodge On The Cove in time for their campfire s’mores. Ryder, Siella, and Gemma live for bonfires during the summer months, so this was the ultimate treat for them! There was even a game room, where Ryder met a friend. They rode bikes around the hotel for the remainder of our stay.

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Last stop before leaving town was Father’s Day brunch, to continue the consumption of our weight in lobster. We had a lovely brunch at the Boathouse and strolled through town once last time before hitting the road back to NYC!

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Our extended weekend couldn’t have been more perfect, and will definitely be a memorable one! Big thank you to Lodge On The Cove for hotel and accommodations, we will for sure be back!

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8 thoughts on “Family Travel: Kennebunkport Maine”

    1. It’s a lovely place I’ve been there,spent 3 months. The environment is peaceful, adventurous and a white place also

  1. This place looks gorgeous. A perfect family weekend gateway. And Maine is not that far from where i live.

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