We at the King's Port Inn hope everybody is having a wonderful summer! It's hard to believe that August is almost here, and the summer season is half way over! But nonetheless, summer is still in our midst, and we should enjoy it.
August is considered the "peak season" because it is the time when tourism in Maine is at it's highest. Most families get time off from work in August, and with children being out of school, it makes for the busiest time of year. Families escaping their stressful city jobs and fleeing to the seaside for some well deserved fun. We hope all families get a chance to visit the Kennebunkport area because it's a wonderful community with beaches, restaurants, museums, and art galleries. The charming town of Kennebunkport has an feeling of relaxation and enjoyment which provides an excellent summer vacation.
Here are some activities for the month of August:
The Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce is hosting Shakespeare night on Thursday, August 4th, at 7pm, located at Lafayette Park, in Kennebunk. Come see Shakespeare classis "All's Well That Ends Well" directed by Chiara Klein. It's a story of love packed with colorful characters. There will be dinner packages available with this play through local eateries. Please contact the Chamber at 207-967-0857 for more information.
The Village Art Walk will take place on Friday, August 12th. From 5pm-7pm, this is a free self-guided walking tour of art galleries, studios and organizations of Kennebunk's Lower Village and Dock Square. There well be live music by Shanna Underwood at The Sharpe Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. Please call the Chamber at 207-967-0857 for more information.
The Cape Arundel Inn and Resort will have live music on Wednesday, August 10th, from 4pm-6pm. The music will be performed by classical guitarist Mr. Pat Sylvia. It will take place on the lawn at the resort, with a happy hour tapas menu and specialty cocktails and sangria. Please call 207-967-2125 for more information.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of August. We have premium rooms with king bed for only $179.00 a night. Or, Jacuzzi suites with king bed for only $219.00 a night. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. For more information, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. Have a wonderful August!
The King's Port Inn
Friday, July 29, 2016
Friday, July 22, 2016
July in History
The King's Port Inn would like to wish everybody a happy July! The weather is fantastic; with hot sunny days and warm nights. It is a beautiful time to be in Maine and we hope you are enjoying it. In honor of the month of July, we would like to present 10 fun historical facts.
Here are 10 fun facts for the month of July:
1. Postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847.
2. Taxes begin to be withheld from paychecks in 1943.
3. ZIP codes go into use in 1963.
4. President Garfield is shot. His struggle to survive lasted 80 days until his death on September 18th, 1881.
5. The Lawrence Welk show premieres on television in 1955.
6. The bikini makes it's debut at a Paris fashion show in 1946.
7. The United States annexes Hawaii in 1898.
8. The U.S. State Department issues the first passport in 1796.
9. Dick Clark hosts American Bandstand for the very first time in 1956.
10. After an unsuccessful attempt to change it's formula, Coca-Cola brings back the ever popular original formula as "Classic Coke" in 1985.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts about the month of July.
The King's Port Inn has availability during the month of July. We have premium king rooms for only $179 a night. Or, Jacuzzi suites with king bed for only $219 a night. Each room comes with free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. All rooms have flat screen tvs and refrigerators. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 for more information.
Have a happy July!
The King's Port Inn
Here are 10 fun facts for the month of July:
1. Postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847.
2. Taxes begin to be withheld from paychecks in 1943.
3. ZIP codes go into use in 1963.
4. President Garfield is shot. His struggle to survive lasted 80 days until his death on September 18th, 1881.
5. The Lawrence Welk show premieres on television in 1955.
6. The bikini makes it's debut at a Paris fashion show in 1946.
7. The United States annexes Hawaii in 1898.
8. The U.S. State Department issues the first passport in 1796.
9. Dick Clark hosts American Bandstand for the very first time in 1956.
10. After an unsuccessful attempt to change it's formula, Coca-Cola brings back the ever popular original formula as "Classic Coke" in 1985.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts about the month of July.
The King's Port Inn has availability during the month of July. We have premium king rooms for only $179 a night. Or, Jacuzzi suites with king bed for only $219 a night. Each room comes with free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. All rooms have flat screen tvs and refrigerators. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 for more information.
Have a happy July!
The King's Port Inn
Thursday, July 14, 2016
More July Activities!
The King's Port Inn is hoping everybody is enjoying the month of July! The weather is beautiful and the sun is shining brightly. The summer is here and it's a great time to be in Maine. Also, this is the peak season for activities in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area. We hope you get chance to participate in some of these activities. To name a few:
Pamelamas Alpaca Farm, located at 233 Limerick Road, in Arundel, is hosting an Open Farm Day. Taking place on Sunday, July 24, from 10:00am-3:00pm, you can come visit the alpacas and browse in the farm store. This small herd of alpacas are of luxuriously soft, warm, and lightweight fiber. General information on alpacas, their fiber and their health care will be available. Also, members of the Southern Maine Guild of Spinners and Weavers will be on site with spinning and weaving demonstrations. For more information, please contact Pamela Drew at 207-468-4690.
The Ogunquit Playhouse is debuting a brand-new musical production, "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame". It is an emotionally charged retelling of the famous Victor Hugo love story, set in 15th century Paris. For the first time two masters of stage and screen, composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz join forces on the musical stage. The play begins on Tuesday, July 26th and runs all day. For further time listings, please contact the Ogunquit Playhouse at 207-646-5511.
The Brick Store Museum is hosting it's weekly Historic Walking Tour. Located at 117 Main St., Kennebunk, the tour departs every Friday at 11:00am and lasts about 1 hour. It is a great tour of Kennebunk's historic district which features examples of Colonial, Queen Anne, and Greek Revival architecture. These home were built in Kennebunk's ship building era in the 1850-1860's. For more information on the tour, please contact the Brick Store Museum at 207-985-4802.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of July. We have premium rooms with king beds for only $179 a night. Also, we have Jacuzzi suites with king beds for only $219 a night. Each room comes with complimentary continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 to make a reservation. Have a wonderful July!
The King's Port Inn
Pamelamas Alpaca Farm, located at 233 Limerick Road, in Arundel, is hosting an Open Farm Day. Taking place on Sunday, July 24, from 10:00am-3:00pm, you can come visit the alpacas and browse in the farm store. This small herd of alpacas are of luxuriously soft, warm, and lightweight fiber. General information on alpacas, their fiber and their health care will be available. Also, members of the Southern Maine Guild of Spinners and Weavers will be on site with spinning and weaving demonstrations. For more information, please contact Pamela Drew at 207-468-4690.
The Ogunquit Playhouse is debuting a brand-new musical production, "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame". It is an emotionally charged retelling of the famous Victor Hugo love story, set in 15th century Paris. For the first time two masters of stage and screen, composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz join forces on the musical stage. The play begins on Tuesday, July 26th and runs all day. For further time listings, please contact the Ogunquit Playhouse at 207-646-5511.
The Brick Store Museum is hosting it's weekly Historic Walking Tour. Located at 117 Main St., Kennebunk, the tour departs every Friday at 11:00am and lasts about 1 hour. It is a great tour of Kennebunk's historic district which features examples of Colonial, Queen Anne, and Greek Revival architecture. These home were built in Kennebunk's ship building era in the 1850-1860's. For more information on the tour, please contact the Brick Store Museum at 207-985-4802.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of July. We have premium rooms with king beds for only $179 a night. Also, we have Jacuzzi suites with king beds for only $219 a night. Each room comes with complimentary continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. Please call us at 1-800-286-5767 to make a reservation. Have a wonderful July!
The King's Port Inn
Friday, July 8, 2016
July Activities!
The King's Port Inn would like to wish everybody a happy and fun July! We hope you have the chance to get out and enjoy the weather and do some activities. We are in summer season now, and there are lots of events going on in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport for locals and tourists alike. We would like to share some of these activities with you:
The Kennebunk Free Library is hosting it's annual 5K run/walk event on Friday, July 8th, at 6pm. Starting at Parson's Field and winding its way through the streets of town, runners and walkers enjoy a sense of history, as well as beauty. The race is timed and there are prizes for the first 3 men and women finishers. There is also a post-run celebration on the library lawn with dinner and raffles. For more information please call 207-985-2173.
Laudholm Farm in Wells is hosting a Bird Walk, on Saturday, July 9th, from 7:30-9am. Join a professional bird watcher from York County Audubon and look and listen for the wide variety of birds found at the reserve.
Also, Laudholm Farm is hosting a Burgundy wine tasting event on Wednesday, July 13th, at 7pm. Erica Archer of Wine Wise Events will lead participants through a sampling of Burgundy wines made during hot years, cool years, dry and wet years. Open to anybody who wants to learn more about wine. There will be catering service. Please call 207-646-1555 for more information.
The Nonantum Resort is hosting it's 4th annual river race for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and surfboards. On Sunday, July 10th, from 1-5pm, come and enjoy the race, barbecue, and live music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kennebunkport Fire Department. The Nonantum Resort is located at 95 Ocean Ave. Please call 207-967-4050 for more information.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of July. We have premium rooms with 1 King bed for only $159.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites for only $199.00 a night. All rooms include a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 207-967-4340. We would be happy to assist you
Have a wonderful July!
The King's Port Inn
The Kennebunk Free Library is hosting it's annual 5K run/walk event on Friday, July 8th, at 6pm. Starting at Parson's Field and winding its way through the streets of town, runners and walkers enjoy a sense of history, as well as beauty. The race is timed and there are prizes for the first 3 men and women finishers. There is also a post-run celebration on the library lawn with dinner and raffles. For more information please call 207-985-2173.
Laudholm Farm in Wells is hosting a Bird Walk, on Saturday, July 9th, from 7:30-9am. Join a professional bird watcher from York County Audubon and look and listen for the wide variety of birds found at the reserve.
Also, Laudholm Farm is hosting a Burgundy wine tasting event on Wednesday, July 13th, at 7pm. Erica Archer of Wine Wise Events will lead participants through a sampling of Burgundy wines made during hot years, cool years, dry and wet years. Open to anybody who wants to learn more about wine. There will be catering service. Please call 207-646-1555 for more information.
The Nonantum Resort is hosting it's 4th annual river race for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and surfboards. On Sunday, July 10th, from 1-5pm, come and enjoy the race, barbecue, and live music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kennebunkport Fire Department. The Nonantum Resort is located at 95 Ocean Ave. Please call 207-967-4050 for more information.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of July. We have premium rooms with 1 King bed for only $159.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites for only $199.00 a night. All rooms include a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 207-967-4340. We would be happy to assist you
Have a wonderful July!
The King's Port Inn
Friday, July 1, 2016
Happy July 4th!
We at the King's Port Inn would like to wish everybody a happy July 4th weekend! We hope you celebrate this weekend with your family and loved ones. Please be safe and have a good time!
We also hope, that you take a moment and reflect on the blessings of this country. The remarkable achievement of the 13 original colonies who successfully suceded from the mighty British Empire. Many important Americans played a part in making this country independent. Great statemen like Thomas Jefferson and John Jay. Superb political orators, like John Adams and Patrick Henry. And constitutional genius's like James Madsion and James Monroe. And of course, the father of the country, and first president George Washington. His leadership with the continental army gave us the victory on the battlefield.
So, in summary, we Americans have a lot to celebrate this weekend. The July 4th fireworks will begin around 9pm, at Kennebunk Beach, at Narragansett Point, in-between Kennebunk Beach and Middle Beach. The fireworks last about 45 mintues to 1 hour. You might want to start out early because traffic will be tight. It you can't make it to Kennebunk Beach, another good spot to see the fireworks is Colony Beach off Ocean Avenue, about 1 mile from the King's Port Inn. There is a jetty there, and the views are really good.
The King's Port Inn has limited availability for the July 4th weekend. We have premium rooms with King beds for only $189 a night. We have Jacuzzi Suites with King beds starting at $209 a night. Each rooms includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767, we would be happy to assist you.
Have a happy July 4th!
The King's Port Inn
We also hope, that you take a moment and reflect on the blessings of this country. The remarkable achievement of the 13 original colonies who successfully suceded from the mighty British Empire. Many important Americans played a part in making this country independent. Great statemen like Thomas Jefferson and John Jay. Superb political orators, like John Adams and Patrick Henry. And constitutional genius's like James Madsion and James Monroe. And of course, the father of the country, and first president George Washington. His leadership with the continental army gave us the victory on the battlefield.
So, in summary, we Americans have a lot to celebrate this weekend. The July 4th fireworks will begin around 9pm, at Kennebunk Beach, at Narragansett Point, in-between Kennebunk Beach and Middle Beach. The fireworks last about 45 mintues to 1 hour. You might want to start out early because traffic will be tight. It you can't make it to Kennebunk Beach, another good spot to see the fireworks is Colony Beach off Ocean Avenue, about 1 mile from the King's Port Inn. There is a jetty there, and the views are really good.
The King's Port Inn has limited availability for the July 4th weekend. We have premium rooms with King beds for only $189 a night. We have Jacuzzi Suites with King beds starting at $209 a night. Each rooms includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767, we would be happy to assist you.
Have a happy July 4th!
The King's Port Inn
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