The Top 10 Attractions around West Kennebunk
There are plenty of places to see and visit around West Kennebunk. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Kennebunk is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Eastern Trail (Kennebunk to Biddeford)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This segment of the Eastern Trail runs from Kennebunk to Biddeford on a wide dirt road, passing through forests and wetlands. This trail is popular with cyclists as well as runners so keep an eye out for other users.
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Middle Beach (Long Beach)
Highlight • Beach
Sometimes known as Long Beach, pedaling along the waterfront is an absolute delight. It has the benefit of being a good place to see both the sunrise and the sunset. …
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Dock Square
Highlight • Settlement
A slice of historic New England can be found here at Dock Square. It's a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat with waterside views and beautiful buildings.
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Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a small, hidden gem that protects important estuarial habitat and the surrounding upland fields and forests, freshwater and estuarine wetlands, and a beach-and-dune system. …
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Rachel Carson Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The Rachel Carson Memorial is a small rock marked by a plaque along the Carson Trail in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, a protected salt marsh and estuary. This …
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Kennebunk Plains Preserve
Highlight • Natural
The Kennebunk Plains Preserve is a unique protected area with wide, easy walking trails through it. This spot is a haven for rare and endangered birds in Maine and boasts …
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Wells Beach Harbor
Highlight • Beach
Wells Beach Harbor is a scenic turnaround spot with a restroom. You can enjoy stunning views of the Harbor and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge that runs along both banks of the Webhannet Estuary.
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Smith Preserve
Highlight • Forest
This wonderful 1100 acre nature sanctuary is a great place to go for a hike or mountain bike ride. There are 10 miles of trails available, with difficulty ranging from green to black.
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Smith Preserve
Highlight • Forest
The whole area is amazing. It's full of trails so you can choose to make your tour longer or shorter. Great place to escape from city life.
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Great Hill Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Great Hill Road is a scenic narrow road that navigates along the beach and up to the Mousam River. You'll be treated with views of the Atlantic, marshes, and stunning oceanfront homes in the $3mm-$6mm range.
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