Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means Father’s Day Weekend is quickly approaching! So it’s time to start thinking about how to make dad feel extra special this year–and what better way is there than surprising the special guy in your life with a trip to the Maine Coast? I mean, what more does a guy want than a weekend free from the “honey-do” list, a few great beers, awesome food, and some time enjoying the outdoors? Fortunately, those are all things that Kennebunkport offers to the special men in your life!
Stroll through town and check out the Kennebunkport Marinas on the way for some great beer and lobster rolls!
If the dads in your life are beer aficionados, your first stop should be Federal Jack’s Brew Pub. Not only can he grab a great beer or two (brewed right here in Kennebunkport, the home of Shipyard Ales), he can tour the Kennebunkport Brewing Company right on site. Then head back upstairs for some chowder and a lobster roll (or fries and wings, if that’s more his style) on the deck overlooking the water! But the fun doesn’t stop there, because just up the road in Portland Maine, you can take brewery tours and enjoy beer tastings at the mothership of Shipyard Ales. And if that’s not enough, the Maine Brewers Guild keeps tabs on all of the awesome Craft Breweries in Maine as well as the large production breweries. Is Dad more of a small pub kind of guy? Fortunately, Ryan’s Corner House offers an old fashioned Irish Pub feel right here in Lower Village Kennebunk – a short walk from the Maine Stay!
But sometimes Dad just wants to be spoiled with breakfast in bed, and fortunately, our Maine bed and breakfast can make that happen in any of our suites – just ask for breakfast delivered to your door! We’ll bring the same gourmet breakfast that makes the Maine Stay famous right to the door of your very own suite – much better than the soggy Cheerios he’d get at home, right?! And even though breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you’ve got to enjoy more than just that when visiting Kennebunkport Maine, because the Southern Maine Coast offers a wealth of excellent dining options – from an elegant steak dinner, great burgers, or an old fashioned lobster feast, you’re certain to find a fantastic meal for every taste nearby.
For some, Father’s Day wouldn’t be complete without hitting the links, and Kennebunkport offers several stunning courses that are just what Dad is looking for. Both Webhannet Golf Course and the Cape Arundel Golf Course offer 18 holes and incredible views and even take reservations for non-members (though not more than a week in advance)! And for the second year in a row, you can also take part in LAUNCH! A Maritime Festival over Father’s Day Weekend! Complete with cook-offs, demos, tours of town, boats and the boat-building school, lobster bakes and much more, it’s an awesome festival that celebrates food, fun, and the culture of the Maine Coast. No matter what the dads in your life want to do to celebrate their special day, every guy deserves a fun and relaxing trip to the Maine Coast and a Kennebunkport Bed and Breakfast!