Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at LaudholmRachel Carson National Wildlife RefugeSeashore Trolley MuseumFirst Congregational ChurchGoat Island Light StationMoody Beach
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Kennebunk

Kennebunk is a town in York district, Maine, United States of about 5,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and Seashore Trolley Museum.

43.3840° N, 70.5448° WPop. 5,214

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see206
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm, park near Kennebunk
Must-see

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm

Park · 7 km

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Kennebunk
Must-see

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 9 km

Seashore Trolley Museum, museum near Kennebunk
Must-see

Seashore Trolley Museum

Museum · 9 km

Places near Kennebunk by type

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One day from Kennebunk

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kennebunk
  2. Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholmpark · 45 min
  3. First Congregational Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Goat Island Light Stationisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Seashore Trolley Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kennebunk
Today’s loopKennebunkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kennebunk?

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm (park, about 7 km), Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 9 km), Seashore Trolley Museum (museum, about 9 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 12 km), Goat Island Light Station (island, about 13 km), Moody Beach (beach, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kennebunk?

70 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest lake to Kennebunk?

Lake Arrowhead, about 43 km by road; Northeast Pond (43 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kennebunk?

First Congregational Church, about 12 km by road; Saint Andre Church (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kennebunk?

Start in Kennebunk, visit Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm, then First Congregational Church, then Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, then Goat Island Light Station, then Seashore Trolley Museum, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.