Kennebunk, near Boston, MA is a small town loaded with history and charm. Whether you're living in Kennebunk or just visiting, you'll be totally in awe of all it has to offer. Located 90 miles north of Boston, Kennebunk was in the 1600s strictly a shipbuilding and agricultural settlement community that has now grown into a booming town full of activities and events. Until the 1800s, it was part of the town of Wells until it became its own incorporated town. Whether you're lying on the summer beaches, hiking through their forests or shopping in town, you'll love the quality of life in Kennebunk. Kennebunk has a population of over 10,000 but has the charm of a small town and activities of a large city. Most known for their beautiful beaches, their coastline is broken down into three groups: Middle Beach, Gooches Beach and Mother's Beach. Unlike many of the towns, most of the economy for Kennebunk comes from the tourists.
Kennebunk is a popular place for tourists with its many attraction and historical sites. One of their oldest and most popular pieces of architecture is the Wedding Cake House. This house, with its Gothic scroll saw trim and Federal style was built by George Washington Bourne for his wife, whom he'd been married to for many years. Another popular attraction here is the Lafayette Elm tree, which was planted in honor of General Lafayette's visit to the town in 1825. This tree is famous for its size, age and its ability to survive Dutch Elm disease, when other trees were destroyed. This Lafayette elm tree is also on their town seal, signifying its importance. A popular place, Lafayette Center, is located in what was once the Kesslen Shoe Mill. Kennebunk also has two of the oldest banks in the state of Maine. This town is rich with historic sites, including Summer Street, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
