Definitely bring your camera on this scooter ride. Head out of the Kennebunks Lower Village on ride With the first stop at along Our first stop is St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery is one of the most serene and scenic locations in Kennebunkport. It’s an active Monastery that has been in continuous operation since the land was purchased by Lithuanian Friars in 1947. Now, the site is open to the public for mass, as a retreat center, or simply for a beautiful walk through the well-kept paths that crisscross the land. On the tour, you will become acquainted with St. Anthony, the patron Saint of the Monastery, and the unusual circumstances surrounding his burial and the later analysis of his remains.

Upon leaving St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery We continue along Ocean Avenue along the water on your right.  You will be riding parallel to the Kennebunk River. 

Our next stop is St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. This amazing stone church was constructed in 1887 using stones gathered from around the site. It now stands as an active church, and one of the most sought-after wedding locations in Kennebunkport. The Bush family attends services here, and the church has a distinguished history of over 100 years of use with only minimal restorations. 

We then continue on Ocean Ave. to Walker’s Point.  This prominent peninsula that juts out into the middle of Kennebunkport’s rolling waves is, almost without comparison, one of the most well-known and frequently visited locations in town. Home to the Bush family since 1902, the house has been the center of national attention as the summer home of choice for not just one, but two Presidents. You will learn about the fantastic history of the peninsula itself, as well as the family that calls it home, and you will come to understand the impact that the Bushes have had on this otherwise small and unassuming town.

Continuing on Ocean Ave. we bear right at the Wilde’s District Fire Station and stay on Wilde’s District road all the way into Cape Porpoise. Here you will find a working fishing village with great vistas and traditional Maine fare.  The pier at Cape Porpoise is a truly fantastic location, surrounded by the ocean and boasting an incredible view of the Goat Island Lighthouse. Cape Porpoise, the original English settlement of Kennebunkport, has been almost continually inhabited since the 1620’s. The Goat Island Lighthouse which can be easily seen from the pier, has been in operation since 1833, and it had a keeper until 1990, making it the last station in Maine to avoid automation. On the tour, you will learn the history of the Lighthouse and its relevance to the town’s inhabitants, and experience the thrill of the ghost story that accompanies its tale, by your guide.

Upon returning back into town our last stop is the beautiful Wedding Cake House, known as ‘the most photographed house in the state,’ has a rich history going back to its construction in 1815 by shipbuilder George W. Bourne. Inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Milan Cathedral in Italy, the intricate framing of the house was all meticulously hand-carved by Bourne, and stands as a grand testament to his skill. On the tour, you will learn all about the history of the house & some of the most popular stories and legends that go along with its construction, as your guide goes over the history of this beautiful historic landmark.  

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