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Northshore October 2025
A short drive up coastal Route 1, Kennebunkport, the presidential respite and rustic resort town, is the perfect weekend getaway. By, Brandy RandWeekend wanderlust is a common occurrence among New Englanders. And with good reason: In a little over an hour, you can be in Maine, aptly dubbed "Vacationland." So start your engines and enjoy a leisurely ride up Route 1 to Kennebunkport.Kennebunkport has been a popular summer haven since the 1870s-long before the Bush family set up camp here-when wealthy merchants built mansions along Ocean Avenue. Now, this resort town offers a mix of quaint shops, picturesque beaches, and outdoor eateries.Arrive
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