In the seaside neighborhood of Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, the battle between public and private beach access is playing out with an intensity that threatens to fracture the community.
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Looking to rest your head in the Pine Tree State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Maine for 2013. BEST SOMETHING-FOR-EVERYONE LODGING BEACHMERE INN, Ogunquit Can’t decide among a Victorian inn, a cottage, and contemporary motel? The Beachmere has them all–in a primo oceanside location fronting on the […]
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The 25 Best Beach Towns in New England
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
The salty scent of the sea mingling with the sweet perfume of beach roses wafted into my car as I followed Route 9 past Kennebunkport, Maine — which was just named one of the best beach towns in New England in the July/August issue of Yankee— to the small fishing village of Cape Porpoise. I […]
Here are Yankee Magazine‘s picks for the best places to stay, eat, and see for Kennebunkport, Maine, ranked #7 Beach Town in New England. Where to Stay in Kennebunkport, Maine Captain Lord Mansion Though Kennebunkport is flush with lovely inns, the butter-yellow Captain Lord Mansion is the flushest. The inn’s “Memory Garden,” features the names […]
New England
12 Best Lobster Shacks in New England
Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.
New England
12 Best Lobster Shacks in New England
Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of our picks for the 25 best beach towns in New England is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
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Mildred Burrage Goes to France
The contemporary Maine art scene was largely created by groups of artists who got together following World War II to create such institutions as the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture (1946) and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (1950) and to form cooperative galleries such as the Barn Gallery (1958) in Ogunquit, Maine Coast […]
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Best Lodging in Maine
Here are Yankee’s picks for the best lodging in Maine for 2012. Did your favorites make the list? BEST LODGING IN MAINE | SEASIDE INN The Tides Beach Club, Kennebunkport Settle into a porch chair or chaise on Goose Rocks Beach. Admittedly, it’s hard to tear yourself away from this meticulously renovated Victorian seaside inn, […]
BEST SURF-ON-TURF VIEW Cape Arundel Inn, Kennebunkport White-tablecloth dining with a knockout view of crashing surf and the Bush estate at Walker’s Point combines with well-prepared classic fare, such as sauteed seafood medley and pan-seared prime sirloin, make the splurge worthwhile. Entrées from $28. 208 Ocean Ave. 207-967-2125; capearundelinn.com BEST WINE BAR Old Vines Wine […]