View of Kennebunkport, Maine from The Nonantum Resort. - stock photo

Kennebunk's Lower Village & Kennebunkport's Dock Square are located along the ocean and Kennebunk River. Settled in the 1600's and a long time ship building mecca, the river banks saw five-masted ships and schooners making their way down the river on their way to the sea. Sea captains built fine mansions, many of which are preserved today as lovely inns with antique charm. Over 100 years ago, this part of the Maine Coast first became a resort destination - today it's "the place to be all year".