Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: The Brick Store Museum was once a dry goods store in the early 1800’s and is located in the heart of Kennebunk’s historic district. Now, this beautifully restored store now is is a cultural and artistic center for the area. With a wonderful collection of local fine and decorative arts this museum is more than meets the eye. The museum offers visitors the inside story of the area’s sea faring history. It houses over 70,000 artifacts that range from quilts to to the largest collection of World War I & II posters that would impress any history enthusiast. The building itself was built in the early 1800’s by one of the town’s wealthiest citizens at the time. If you are planning a trip to visit Kennebunk stop into this treasure of the community. There are on-going workshops and events every month so check out the calendar and make a trip to the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, you’ll be glad you did.
Tag: Fall
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm: Natural Beauty Abounds
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: The Wells Reserve is a treasure for the state of Maine. The facility offers acres available for research, education, and recreation all located at Laudholm Farm in Wells. The facility also includes the Maine Coastal Ecology Center which is open to visitors year round. The goal and mission of the reserve is to investigate coastal environments and increasing the understanding of their ecology to the public. The facility offers miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails all which provides access to the acres of wilderness, habitats and unique area waiting for discovery. The entire area offers visitors spectacular views. The reserve isn an especially popular destination for nature photographers and birdwatchers. Even if you are neither of the above and just want to enjoy a scenic hike with nature abound than this is a great spot for you and your whole family to visit. During this time of year the fall colors make this area even more beautiful so don’t miss out!
Holiday Shopping: The Kittery Outlets
Fall: Now’s the time to be thinking about holiday shopping and with two major outlet centers in Maine. It’s fun to spend a night and wake up early to start shopping and now is the time to book your rooms for overnight stays. Starting at the beginning of November the Kittery Outlets and area hotels are offering a special “It’s All About Me” shopping adventure. When you register for one of these shopping packages, all guests receive a free “It’s All About Me” shopping tote* filled with holiday discount coupons as well as a gift certificate to the Kittery Outlets. The Kittery Outlset area offers over 120 famous name outlet stores. With so many stores to choose from you are sure to have luck finding something for everyone on your holiday list. With the shop and stay packages you can relax in one of the neighboring hotels, enjoy a wonderful choice of restaurants in the seacoast area, and pamper yourself for the rest of the weekend. This is a great girls getaway weekend trip!
Hot Air Balloon Rides: Floating Above The World
Fall & Summer: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to float above the trees? The sensation of vitually being frozen still while floating in the air is just the feeling you get when taking a ride in a hot air balloon. During fall, hovering above a canopy of fall colors is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. This is an activity that gives you a new perspective of the world we inhabit. In perfect silence you can enjoy distant views and feel as if you could touch the clouds. Balloons Over New England out of Kennebunk has been taking folks to the skies for over 20 years now. They offer special trips that give their guest an opportunity to gain a birds eye view of our world and enjoy that sensation of floating. With so much beauty and peace it may just be a ride you never So why not try a hot air balloon ride?
Kennebunk’s Christmas: Christmas Prelude Worth The Trip
Fall: Christmas Prelude in Kennebunk is full of wonder and has been celebrated in this town for 26 years. What started as a way for the merchants to thank their patrons has turned into a much larger community event. This much anticipated annual event is full of Christmas spirit and cheer. Holiday shopping, tree lightings, chowder luncheons and the arrival of Santa are just a few reasons you should go check out this fun filled event. Make sure you check out the live Nativity following the tree lighting which includes live animals even! There is live music, a bonfire and hot chocolate…with so much more you really have to just go and see for yourself. The whole town seems to come out and celebrate. Just up the road from Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise has a Lobster Trap Christmas tree lighting in the center of town, which of course is appropriate for this small harbor front lobstering community. For those who love craft fairs, this celebration includes at least five separate ones all ready for eager holiday shoppers brimming with great gifts for your whole shopping list. So make sure you put Kennebunk on your list of places to go to kick off and get you into the holiday spirit.