“The only village in the world so named,” Kennebunk provides the quality of life that people move to Maine hoping to find. Shipbuilding and agriculture are key components of the small coastal town’s heritage; beautiful sandy beaches, and stunning architecture such as the elegant homes that line Summer Street – the state’s first Historic District to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places – illustrate its appeal to residents and tourists alike.

Formerly a shipbuilding town whose settlement dates to the 1600s, Kennebunkport is a classic Maine coast summer colony and a beloved home to presidents. Celebrated for its natural beauty, the town includes the historic fishing village of Cape Porpoise; gorgeous Goose Rocks Beach; stunning architecture, as exemplified by Greek Revival mansion White Columns; award-winning inns; and a wealth of attractions in and around Dock Square. Truly, Kennebunkport is “the place to be all year” (kennebunkport.org).