Kennebunkport Maine

Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010

Kennebunkport is a charming coastal village located 45 minutes south of Portland where you'll view stunning Federal and Victorian-style mansions that were built by wealthy sea Captains and merchants in the 1700s and 1800s. Enjoy viewing Walker's Point, the Bush estate and former Summer White House (where world leaders often visited), as well as Maine's beautiful rocky coast. Stretch your legs at the center of town at Dock Square complete with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and up-scale stores.

Fall Foliage :: Things to See and Do

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009

Here are some popular stops on many fall foliage tour and cruise itineraries.

Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock is the celebrated landing place of the Mayflower. In 1620 the Mayflower landed here with the New World's first pilgrims.

Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard was originally inhabited by Wampanoag Indians. It was named by Bartholomew Gosnold, a 17th century European sailor who explorered the Vineyard. Bartholomew, who had a daughter Martha, found wild grapes growing on the island.

Rhode Island
Wampanoag, Narragansett, and Nipmuck Indians lived in Rhode Island prior to the arrival of colonists-who desired religious freedom-in 1630. Rhode Island became a state in 1790.

The smallest of the 50 states, Rhode Island is 48 miles long by 37 miles wide. With 400 miles of jagged coastline, Rhode Islands's nickname is the "Ocean State."

Newport
The exclusive resort town of Newport, known as the sailing capital of the world, is situated on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island. The first U.S. tennis championships were held here at the Newport Casino in 1881.

Leaf Peepers

Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009