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Article #118: Dine in Kennebunkport

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Dally and Dine in Kennebunkport Golf Club is favored by former President
There is no better way to spend a weekend Bush and offers tee times for visitors
or vacation that to spend it dallying and non-members. Webhannet Golf Club is
around the region during the day and then another excellent choice for avid
enjoying evenings of leisurely dining. golfers, and is home to regional
There are numerous choices of activities tournaments.
and eateries that are sure to please the There are some visitors who desire to
preference of every visitor. enjoy the country setting that surrounds
You do not need to fly anywhere or drive Kennebunkport. A must see is Lightfoot
for endless hours to get away from the Farms, just outside of town. The farm
hustle and bustle of life. Kennebunkport, raises Alpacas, specializing in Peruvian
Maine offers it all and is located just a Alpacas. Visitors will enjoy learning
hundred miles north of Boston and only about the tradition and rich heritage
five hours from New York City. The short that accompanies raising alpacas.
distance makes it feasible to come to Some will define "dallying" as doing
Kennebunkport, if only to enjoy a day of nothing more than reading a good book and
leisure followed by dinner. At times, enjoying time at a Spa. Kennebunkport
just a change of scenery and a few hours offers several choices, including The
to explore a new town is all that is Breakwater Spa and the White Barn Inn &
needed to be rejuvenated. Spa. Going to a spa offers the
Kennebunkport is a seaside community that opportunity to select from an array of
has the coastal New England ambiance that services, ranging from facials to
one would expect, while also offering an massages. Top therapists will do deep
array of diamond star accommodations, muscle massage and relax taunt muscles,
endless miles of beaches, eclectic stimulate circulation and use premium
boutiques, art galleries, and museums. products that will soften and pamper the
If you love exploring new regions and skin. Packages and appointments can be
love the ocean, then you will enjoy tailored to meet your individual desires,
spending a day visiting local all designed to rejuvenate your body,
lighthouses. Kennebunk is home to the mind and soul!
Goat Island lighthouse, the last manned After a day of total rejuvenation and
lighthouse in Maine, and the next to the being invigorated by the fresh New
last to be automated in the United England air, choose to have dinner at one
States. There are at least a half a dozen of the famous eateries as the dessert to
more within a short driving distance of your day! For those wanting to enjoy some
Kennebunkport. of the fresh seafood that has just come
The majestic Atlantic coastline is best off the docks, your best choice for
viewed from out on the water, where the dinner is at the famous Stripers
visitor can look back at the rugged Restaurant, where the fresh catch is
rocks, and the sights of people walking cooked to order. Many visitors to Maine
dogs, flying kites, running and walking want to have a lobster for dinner, and
along the sand beaches. The region offers Stripers in the place in Kennebunkport to
numerous excursions which include whale enjoy one in authentic surroundings.
watching, short schooner sailing trips, Grissini Italian Bistro is the perfect
puffin watches, and sunset cruises. eclectic dining experience for those
For those who prefer to enjoy the rich wanting to continue the day that has been
culture of this historic town, a filled with absorbing rich history and
sightseeing tour would be a perfect way culture of the region. The atmosphere is
to spend the day. The In town Trolley enhanced by the exhibition wood grilling
offers 45 minute narrated tours and kitchen where authentic Tuscan meals are
visits such places as President Bush's prepared to order. Signature pizzas,
estate, the Franciscan Monastery and homemade pastas, and breads are all
Spouting Rock. For a minimal fee, you can specialty items at Grissini's. The bistro
purchase a day pass and disembark and ambiance and décor creates the illusion
board as often as you like throughout the of being in Old World Tuscany.
day. For those desiring to enjoy an elegant
There are also walking tours available. dining experience, there is only one
Scattered throughout the village are choice. The White Barn offers dinner
places to buy steaming lattes, cocoa, and served in New England's only AAA Five
coffee to enjoy while taking in the Diamond award winning restaurant. The
wonder of seemingly stepping back to the finest of dining cuisine is served in two
1600's. The charm of the quaint brick fully restored mid- 1800's barns that
buildings is not diminished by the 21st offer crisp white linens, candlelight and
Century businesses that dwell within. For floor to ceiling windows. Service is
those who prefer the more contemporary impeccable. Food is prepared with
shopping experience, Dock Square is an finesse, using only the finest of
excellent place to do outlet shopping. ingredients.
Visitors will not want to bypass the Reservations and jackets are required.
opportunity to enjoy a cone of Ben & There are numerous opportunities for
Jerry's Ice Cream, made right in New after dinner entertainment in the region,
England. with the most famous landmark being the
Many visitors will come to Kennebunkport Arundel Playhouse. It is a world class
to enjoy playing golf on one of the many theatre with live performances throughout
courses in the region. The Cape Arundel the summer season.






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