MAL's Guidebook for Kittery Point
Shopping
Well, there are a lot of stores and the tourists like them....But I personally recommend you visit the Locally Handmade Shop across from McDonald's. I consign my jewelry there, under She Sells By The Seacoast.
60 locals recommend
Kittery Outlet Center
340 US-1Well, there are a lot of stores and the tourists like them....But I personally recommend you visit the Locally Handmade Shop across from McDonald's. I consign my jewelry there, under She Sells By The Seacoast.
Just seeing the gardens out front will impress you. Lots of tasting inside, a cooking school, simple restaurant with A+ food, gifts, etc. (And the owners live across the street from me, in the big white house just a few doors down.)
23 locals recommend
Stonewall Kitchen York Company Store
2 Stonewall LnJust seeing the gardens out front will impress you. Lots of tasting inside, a cooking school, simple restaurant with A+ food, gifts, etc. (And the owners live across the street from me, in the big white house just a few doors down.)
York Beach
Maine's idea of Honky Tonk. Do it! You need fudge and saltwater taffy.
Sunoco Gas Station
61 Main StBeer, dude, and other stuff.
A wide range of adorable local crafts. No cheap made-in-China tourist stuff. Just local good quality.
Just Us Chickens Gallery
156 State RoadA wide range of adorable local crafts. No cheap made-in-China tourist stuff. Just local good quality.
Button Factory Studios
Restaurants
So So many good ones, where do I begin?
This is the restaurant group down the street, at the KP town wharf. The Bistro is their primary dining spot but has no view of the water. Great in winter, but in summer I recommend casual dining down at The Wharf, waterside, or go all the way upstairs to the Ski Club Bar (waterskiing) for spectacular views and deck dining in nice weather.
Provisions at Pepperrell Cove
88 Pepperrell RdThis is the restaurant group down the street, at the KP town wharf. The Bistro is their primary dining spot but has no view of the water. Great in winter, but in summer I recommend casual dining down at The Wharf, waterside, or go all the way upstairs to the Ski Club Bar (waterskiing) for spectacular views and deck dining in nice weather.
Small but upscale and casual local place. Be prepared to wait for a table. Worth it. Hard to find because the locals just KNOW where it is.
66 locals recommend
The Black Birch
2 Government StSmall but upscale and casual local place. Be prepared to wait for a table. Worth it. Hard to find because the locals just KNOW where it is.
Surf Portsmouth
99 Bow StMy favorite seafood restaurant
High-quality hipster breakfast, hangovers and a hair of the dog.
37 locals recommend
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress StreetHigh-quality hipster breakfast, hangovers and a hair of the dog.
Lobstermen pull up to the pier. Bring your own cocktails, wine or beer.
38 locals recommend
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
16 Chauncey Creek RdLobstermen pull up to the pier. Bring your own cocktails, wine or beer.
Sunrise Grill
182 State RdClassic breakie with good coffee, locals love it and tourists too.
The best hangover diner you will find in the area, or for when you are coming and going, or need some good solid diner food
7 locals recommend
Roundabout Diner and Lounge
580 Portsmouth Traffic CirThe best hangover diner you will find in the area, or for when you are coming and going, or need some good solid diner food
Rudders Public House
70 Wallingford SquareBest burgers around, and lots of handsome sailors.
The bakery has the BEST bread selections, and the pizza restaurants is pretty good too.
39 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1The bakery has the BEST bread selections, and the pizza restaurants is pretty good too.
Henry VIII Carvery
445 US-1Great sandwiches to go or sit down.
Bagel Caboose
176 State RdI hear the coffee is OK and the bagels are great.
Fantastic coffee plus bakery. Better bring lots of money. One donut costs about $3, but it is worth it.
66 locals recommend
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareFantastic coffee plus bakery. Better bring lots of money. One donut costs about $3, but it is worth it.
I know it's in Kittery, but really, this is very good, authentic Indian food. Seriously.
31 locals recommend
Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker StI know it's in Kittery, but really, this is very good, authentic Indian food. Seriously.
Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar
35 Portwalk PlFor the veggies in your group.
Good, solid burgers and the meat-eaters can go here, across the street from Green Elephant, the vegetarian restaurant.
10 locals recommend
BRGR Bar
34 Portwalk PlGood, solid burgers and the meat-eaters can go here, across the street from Green Elephant, the vegetarian restaurant.
This is a great little Mediterranean restaurant, right around the corner on Route One. Not open every day, but worth going to.
Misto!
436 U.S. 1This is a great little Mediterranean restaurant, right around the corner on Route One. Not open every day, but worth going to.
This is just down the street, a large, lovely and cheerful restaurant with outdoor seating and indoor comfy chairs by the window .
Blue Mermaid Island Grill
This is just down the street, a large, lovely and cheerful restaurant with outdoor seating and indoor comfy chairs by the window .
Parks & Nature
Every war historian in the world visits this place, and the views are fantastic too. An important part of American history. You can easily walk there from the house.
45 locals recommend
Fort McClary State Historic Site
Pepperrell RoadEvery war historian in the world visits this place, and the views are fantastic too. An important part of American history. You can easily walk there from the house.
In my opinion the best all-round place, but it will cost you $20 to park unless you go early with the dog walkers. YOu will get sandy beaches at low tide, smooth rocky beaches at high tide, grassy spots to sit, a playground, pavilion, picnic tables, walking trails, gorgeous sunsets, grills, up-close lighthouse views, old forts and history, etc.
60 locals recommend
Fort Foster
76 Pocahontas RdIn my opinion the best all-round place, but it will cost you $20 to park unless you go early with the dog walkers. YOu will get sandy beaches at low tide, smooth rocky beaches at high tide, grassy spots to sit, a playground, pavilion, picnic tables, walking trails, gorgeous sunsets, grills, up-close lighthouse views, old forts and history, etc.
This is where the locals go. There are no bathrooms, no one rakes the seaweed, parking is limited, there are some walking trails, we have bonfires there at night, it's super buggy, and we love it.
28 locals recommend
Seapoint Beach
Seapoint RdThis is where the locals go. There are no bathrooms, no one rakes the seaweed, parking is limited, there are some walking trails, we have bonfires there at night, it's super buggy, and we love it.
There are a number of these around the area, and a big one in Wells, but we have one right down the street which is aquick little hike.
48 locals recommend
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
There are a number of these around the area, and a big one in Wells, but we have one right down the street which is aquick little hike.
York Beach
Best beach to the north. Slightly honky-tonk in a fun, Maine way.
Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardBest beach to the south. Slightly honky-tonk, in a fun way.
Fabulous beach, not easy to get to, and limited, expensive parking, but worth it. The beach is tiny at high tide and huge at low tide, you should see that.
83 locals recommend
Ogunquit Beach
Fabulous beach, not easy to get to, and limited, expensive parking, but worth it. The beach is tiny at high tide and huge at low tide, you should see that.
Breathtaking beauty and some easy hiking around. Be sure to cross the wiggly bridge.
12 locals recommend
York Harbor
Breathtaking beauty and some easy hiking around. Be sure to cross the wiggly bridge.
Lovely walk along the harbor without as much tourist "crush" as Ogunquit.
9 locals recommend
Fisherman's Walk
21 Clark's LnLovely walk along the harbor without as much tourist "crush" as Ogunquit.
This is the walk that all the tourists take, from Perkins Cove to Ogunquit beach, along the coast. I prefer Fisherman's Walk, down the street in York Harbor, as it is more low-key, but you should do Marginal Way at least once.
64 locals recommend
Marginal Way
Marginal WayThis is the walk that all the tourists take, from Perkins Cove to Ogunquit beach, along the coast. I prefer Fisherman's Walk, down the street in York Harbor, as it is more low-key, but you should do Marginal Way at least once.
Don't go to Heritage Ave, rent online, and then show up on Goat Island in New Castle, NH to pick up your boards.
Portsmouth Green
2454 Lafayette RdDon't go to Heritage Ave, rent online, and then show up on Goat Island in New Castle, NH to pick up your boards.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Start in Kittery, walk over the bridge, and finish in Portsmouth. Better yet, do it the opposite way.
Go there. You'll understand. Another hard to find, but worth it place.
29 locals recommend
The Wallingford Dram
7 Wallingford SquareGo there. You'll understand. Another hard to find, but worth it place.
Anneke Jans
60 Wallingford SquareAs upscale as you get around here.
Beer, beer smells, beer on the floor, and beer in the air. A great time is had by all.
12 locals recommend
Thirsty Moose Tap House
21 Congress StreetBeer, beer smells, beer on the floor, and beer in the air. A great time is had by all.
Don't go for the food necessarily, but they used to have great bands in the basement when that was allowed.
47 locals recommend
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market StDon't go for the food necessarily, but they used to have great bands in the basement when that was allowed.
Locals call this row of bars out on the harbor "The Decks" and they all meld into one. Just find one with a spot and have a seat. You'll understand. The tug boats are the most powerful in the world, due to our incredible tidal changes.
15 locals recommend
River House
53 Bow StLocals call this row of bars out on the harbor "The Decks" and they all meld into one. Just find one with a spot and have a seat. You'll understand. The tug boats are the most powerful in the world, due to our incredible tidal changes.
Sightseeing
DON'T come to this area without doing this cruise. It's a must-do. Book in advance.
23 locals recommend
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
315 Market StDON'T come to this area without doing this cruise. It's a must-do. Book in advance.
Portsmouth
Seacoast Maritime Charters
88 Pepperrell RdOut to sea with ya, matey.
York Beach
North out of the driveway. You'll get there.
If you want the scenic drive, go over the memorial bridge, cut through Portsmouth, find Route 1A and follow it till you get there.
168 locals recommend
Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardIf you want the scenic drive, go over the memorial bridge, cut through Portsmouth, find Route 1A and follow it till you get there.
This is as close as you get to a real Maine lighthouse. Huge crowds but winter is my favorite as it's all lit up.
91 locals recommend
Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park RoadThis is as close as you get to a real Maine lighthouse. Huge crowds but winter is my favorite as it's all lit up.
Marginal Way
Marginal WayNew Castle Island
Another great stop for those who love military history. The kids will love the tour.
37 locals recommend
USS Albacore Museum
569 Market StAnother great stop for those who love military history. The kids will love the tour.
Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park RoadClassic Maine lighthouse, up close.
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
14 Hancock StreetWinter fun!
Arts & Culture
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow StThe Music Hall
28 Chestnut StHistory, music, theater, films, talks, festivals.
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main StWorld famous theater. Where the NY stars go to summer.
Regal Fox Run & RPX
45 Gosling RdWentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa
588 Wentworth RdKittery Art Association
2 Coleman AveA nice little art gallery in Kittery Foreside. Surprising local talent.
3S Artspace
319 Vaughan StPlayers' Ring
105 Marcy StThis is the best "living museum" in the area. It's fun, interactive, and gives a thorough overview of the origins and history of Portsmouth and the great bay.
111 locals recommend
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock StThis is the best "living museum" in the area. It's fun, interactive, and gives a thorough overview of the origins and history of Portsmouth and the great bay.
Kittery Historical & Naval Museum
204 Rogers RdWant to know more about Kittery's naval history?
Firehouse Center for the Arts
1 Market SquareMore events
Ogunquit Museum-American Art
543 Shore RdNice quality little art museum
This sailing opportunity combines the best of Portsmouth history with our beautiful Seaport and sightseeing
16 locals recommend
Gundalow Company
60 Marcy StThis sailing opportunity combines the best of Portsmouth history with our beautiful Seaport and sightseeing
Getting Around
Runs every hour into Boston. My #1 recommendation for travel into Boston and New York.
11 locals recommend
C&J Bus Lines
185 Grafton DriveRuns every hour into Boston. My #1 recommendation for travel into Boston and New York.
Exeter station
60 Lincoln StAmtrak Train to Boston