breakfast and parking are complimentary. upgraded rooms have sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in a commercial area off interstate 95, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from 18th- and 19th-century homes in the kennebunk historic district, and 5 miles from the seashore trolley museum. theres also a heated indoor pool and a gym, plus a convenience store and a 24-hour business center. bright, casual rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers Portland International Jetport 27 min
Ferry Beach State Park (21 min) White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (12 min) This large salt marsh & estuary features hiking trails, trees & many bird-watching opportunities. Ogunquit Beach (20 min) Large, white sand beach popular in the summer for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & sunset views. Brick Store Museum (6 min) Museum, history, and art Moody Beach, Maine (19 min) Popular beach for sunbathing & water pursuits with few facilities. Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve (13 min) Estuary, river, marsh, and nature Old Orchard Beach Pier (22 min) Destination for restaurants, bars & entertainment, including comedy shows & live music, since 1898. Gooch's Beach (17 min) Surfing & swimming off a sandy shoreline, with walks & sunset views on the adjoining promenade. Wells Beach (15 min) Long stretch of sandy seashore backed by a protected estuary with trails, boardwalks & salt marshes. Ogunquit Museum of American Art (25 min) American art from the 1800s to now, with many works by members of the historic Ogunquit arts colony. Wells Reserve at Laudholm (13 min) Conservation center featuring trails through woodlands & wetlands, plus historic farm buildings. Funtown Splashtown USA (17 min) Two parks in one, with amusement rides that run from thrilling to kiddie, plus many slides & pools. Palace Playland (20 min) Compact, beachfront amusement park with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster & more, plus a large arcade. Seashore Trolley Museum (12 min) Long-running indoor-outdoor museum featuring restored public transit vehicles & artifacts. Goat Island Lighthouse (20 min) Restored to its 1950s appearance, this still-active lighthouse is accessible by boat in the summer. |