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West Kennebunk

West Kennebunk is a town in York district, Maine, United States of about 1,176 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Seashore Trolley Museum, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

43.4087° N, 70.5814° WPop. 1,176

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see209
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from West Kennebunk

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

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

What are the best places to visit near West Kennebunk?

Seashore Trolley Museum (museum, about 10 km), Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm (park, about 10 km), Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 14 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 15 km), Goat Island Light Station (island, about 17 km), Saint Andre Church (church, about 17 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest lake to West Kennebunk?

Lake Arrowhead, about 38 km by road; Northeast Pond (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Kennebunk?

First Congregational Church, about 15 km by road; Saint Andre Church (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Kennebunk?

Start in West Kennebunk, visit Seashore Trolley Museum, then Goat Island Light Station, then Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, then Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve at Laudholm, then First Congregational Church, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.