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Golf Courses in Kennebunkport Maine

June 12, 2019 by mainestayinn Leave a Comment

Posted on: June 12, 2019

No vacation destination would be complete without a good golf course, and as a truly outstanding vacation spot, the Kennebunkport area has more than a few to suit your style. Whether you are partial to the front nine or the back nine, or just nine holes at all, there are several beautiful options in the area. On a stunning early summer day like today, the links are a truly wonderful place to be.

Right in the heart of Kennebunkport Maine sits a private club that welcomes public play, and is well known for two famous members – former Presidents George H.W. Bush (41) and George W. Bush (43). But that doesn’t mean that you won’t get a tee time at the Cape Arundel Golf Club! So let us do the leg work, and have the Maine Stay Inn reserve your time for you and your party. Originally built in 1896 by early residents and vacationers to the Kennebunks, it was expanded by renowned designer Walter J. Travis. Then in 2009 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places – it’s quite the place to tee off!

A beautiful day at Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport

Just on the other side of “the bridge,” as we locals call the narrowest crossing of the Kennebunk River between Kennebunk’s Lower Village and Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, you’ll find Webhannet Golf Club. It’s an 18 hole par 71 course featuring tidal water hazards and soft sand traps that quite resemble the very nearby soft sandy Kennebunk Beaches. And at certain spots on the challenging course, you will even hear the sound of crashing surf! It is a truly elegant course, and you can enjoy a tour of the holes before reserving a time to play.

Need to spend a little time on your short game? Check out the putting greens of Hillcrest Golf. They also offer a par 3 course for those who don’t want to spend the “hole” day on the green and instead enjoy the incredible beauty and activities that abound here in Kennebunkport. Although maybe it is your long game that needs work, and Hillcrest is the perfect spot, with a driving range as well. Although not officially in the Kennebunks, you don’t have to head too far over the border to Wells to find another great spot for a par 3 course – Merriland Farms Golf Course. Now in its 26th season, you’ll surely enjoy the rolling hills surrounded by farmland. Plus, their adorable cafe is a great spot to stop for lunch!

If you are anything like me, though, and the closest you come to succeeding in golf is the miniature kind, there are plenty of options for you in the area as well. Stay tuned for more on those fun-filled courses for all ages and abilities like the Wonder Mountain Fun Park in Wells or Wells Beach Mini Golf in, well, Wells Beach. This year don’t miss out on your ideal spot, and allow the concierge staff at the Maine Stay Inn to take care of all of the details when golfing in Kennebunkport Maine!

The 2019 Kennebunkport Festival Is About To Begin!

June 2, 2019 by mainestayinn Leave a Comment

Posted on: June 2, 2019

The Kennebunkport Festival is about to get underway for the 2019 season, and this great food and wine festival gets started in town from June 4-9, 2019. Now in its 15th year, although not always called the Kennebunkport Festival, this has been a fantastic celebration of some of the finest things in life – food and drinks! Fortunately, Kennebunkport is home to incredible places to enjoy just those things!

Whether this is your first year or your fifteenth, visitors are sure to enjoy the festival’s events,

The Kennebunkport Festival 2019 is almost here!

venues, and, of course, culinary delights! From charity cocktail parties at some favorite Kennebunkport Maine restaurants to intimate dining parties at local homes (you know, the ones you have thought about peeking in the windows to catch a glimpse of their stunning interiors), there are events for everyone. New to the calendar this year are events we are super excited to check out – Oasis Party at Old Vines and the Summer Soiree at Maine Art Hill.

The weather this week is supposed to be lovely, so an evening party under the stars at Old Vines Wine Bar is just the thing to check out. Held on Thursday evening from 6:30-11:30 pm, this Summer Party “Oasis” will feature a delectable buffet dinner, late night snacks, and specialty drinks, all enjoyed with the musical stylings of Portland band, Hello Newman. Or on Friday from 5-7:30, check out the New Orleans style party held at Maine Art Hill’s nine galleries. Here you can enjoy live music, wonderful food and cocktails. But our favorite event each year is Taste the Kennebunks, this year held on Sunday afternoon from 12-3, where visitors can mingle with local chefs, brewers, distillers, and sommeliers. Over looking the Colony Beach, this is a great event complete with live music.

Initially the Kennebunkport Festival began in the local inns, hotels and bed and breakfast, so each year the Historic Inns of Kennebunkport remember the Festival’s origins with a fantastic Garden Party! So reserve some of your Saturday afternoon (June 8, 2019) for this year’s Garden Party – complete with a sampling of wines, summer beverages, and delicious treats – some sweet and some savory hors d’oeuvres from the kitchens of the finest bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels of Kennebunkport. The Maine Stay Inn will also offer great yard games, including corn hole, bocce ball, and giant chess. So kick back, pull up an Adirondack chair, and enjoy the Garden Party of the 2019 Kennebunkport Festival!

Celebrating Father’s Day Weekend in Kennebunkport Maine

June 2, 2019 by mainestayinn Leave a Comment

Posted on: June 2, 2019

Despite the slow start to spring weather here in New England, Memorial Day Weekend dawned with incredible summer weather, giving us a taste of the beautiful June days to come, and that means that Father’s Day Weekend is now just around the corner! Now when it comes to Mother’s Day, folks are usually looking to pamper Mom, but when Father’s Day arrives, it is all about giving dad a day full of fun things Dad likes to do and a break from the usual “to-do” list. This year, think about giving Dad a getaway to Kennebunkport Maine, home to loads of his favorite activities!

Coastal Maine is known for its beautiful coastline, and Kennebunkport brings an active culinary

LAUNCH! Fest Returns for Father’s Day Celebration

scene, beautiful shops, and stunning galleries. Everyone loves a great meal, especially Dad in honor of Father’s Day. But what many fathers are excited about is grabbing a truly great drink, and there are loads of options in town. Federal Jack’s is the home of Kennebunkport Brewing Company and brews the specialty ales for Shipyard Ale right on site. Plus, they offer brewery tours and tasting flights. Right in Lower Village, you’ll also find Batson River Brewing and Distilling, where you can sample locally made craft beers and spirits before enjoying their creative menu.

Some Dads are more excited about picking up their clubs instead of a pint, and if that’s the case, Kennebunkport has you covered. Cape Arundel Golf Club is a private club (known to be the chosen course of former President Bush (41 and 43)) that welcomes the public to play their stunning course. A little closer to the beach you’ll find Webhannet Golf Club, an 18-hole 71 par course where you can smell and sometimes even see the waves at Kennebunk Beach.

The Kennebunks have a rich history, and are home to several excellent museums including the Seashore Trolley Museum and the Brick Store Museum, which are sure the peak the interest of more bookish fathers. But any dad is sure to love LAUNCH! A Maritime Festival held during Father’s Day Weekend which celebrates the history of the area, bringing the seafood and culinary scene together with the seafaring origins of the area. Don’t miss out on the awesome Father’s Day Weekend events during LAUNCH! So this year, treat Dad to a getaway to remember with a Father’s Day Weekend escape to the Maine Coast in Kennebunkport Maine.

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