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It has been just over 18 years since I visited Kennebunkport, Maine for the first time. \u00a0Robb and I spent some time in this sweet town during our honeymoon! \u00a0What a delight to make it part of our family’s New England Fall Trip!<\/p>\n
It was just as charming and quaint and beautiful as I remembered!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-Robb-and-I-by-mansion-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of Robb and I by mansion” admin_label=”pic of Robb and I by mansion” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We even grabbed a quick picture by the former Captain Lord Mansion, the bed and breakfast where we stayed. \u00a0Our 13-year-old photographer did a pretty good job, even though no editing will make me look as young as I did in 2003!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We spent some time strolling through the downtown, checking out the beach, and browsing a few of the amazing antique shops that run through “Antique Alley” along Route 1.<\/p>\n Here are a few highlights from our family day trip through southern Maine and Kennebunkport!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-kids-by-Kennebunkport-sign–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of kids by Kennebunkport sign” admin_label=”pic of kids by Kennebunkport sign” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic_of_antique_sign_-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic_of_antique_sign_” admin_label=”pic of antique sign” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You may not believe me, but it’s true. \u00a0I purposely did not spend time researching antique places for any of our New England stops. \u00a0This trip was really all about our family and I didn’t want to find any “must stop” places and then be disappointed if it didn’t work out!<\/p>\n I decided that I would be perfectly happy if we happened upon any fun places to stop and even happier if it worked out to browse. \u00a0Some did and some didn’t. \u00a0But Southern Maine was full of them on a morning when we had time to stop!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-Robb-and-I-with-antiques-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of Robb and I with antiques” admin_label=”pic of Robb and I with antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our kids are pretty used to a family day trip that includes an antiques stop or two. \u00a0For the most part, they enjoy it too!<\/p>\n Tip for antiquing with kids: My kids love to do an alphabet scavenger hunt.<\/strong> \u00a0They have to find something that starts with every letter of the alphabet and they have to go in order!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic_of_Harrison_outside_antique_shop-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic_of_Harrison_outside_antique_shop” admin_label=”pic of Harrison outside antique shop” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you know me well, you know my favorite vintage things are almost always large in size, such as old signs, architectural salvage, and that type of thing. \u00a0There were so many pieces that I loved but couldn’t get home. \u00a0It was still super fun to browse!<\/p>\n I am always so interested to see antiques in different parts of the country. \u00a0So different than our Florida or even southern state antique stops!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One super fun find was this antique marmalade jar. \u00a0They can be super pricey online and I’ve never seen one in person that I was willing to pay the steep price for. \u00a0But this jar was tucked into a random little shop for only $12! \u00a0Score!<\/strong><\/p>\n I’ll set it on my shelf or tuck a flower stem into and fondly remember our morning of browsing whatever little shops we came upon that family day trip!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic_of_vintage_jar-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic_of_vintage_jar” admin_label=”pic of jar” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]My friend Ann from Dabbling and Decorating has some great blog posts with suggestions for thrifting and antiquing in New England. \u00a0If you’re headed to the area, make sure to check her blog. \u00a0I was excited to see that we ended up stopping at several places on this post<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Antiques” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can find my favorite tips for vintage hunting and antiquing, no matter what part of the country, here<\/a>!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-Robyn-outside-antiques-barn-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of Robyn outside antiques barn” admin_label=”pic of Robyn outside antiques barn” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Beach\/scenery” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-kids-playing-on-rocks-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of kids playing on rocks” admin_label=”pic of kids playing on the rocks” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Beach\/scenery” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Maine, quite simply, is beautiful. \u00a0We enjoyed a drive along the coast in Kennebunkport, Maine, as well as some time climbing around the rocks that overlook Walker’s Point.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic_of_flowers_with_flag-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic_of_flowers_with_flag” admin_label=”pic of flowers with flags” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Beach\/scenery” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Harrison, especially, would have stayed here all day just climbing around and having fun. \u00a0They thought it was pretty awesome how different the beach is there compared to our Florida beaches!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-kids-on-rocks-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of kids on rocks” admin_label=”pic of kids on rocks” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Beach\/scenery” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No doubt, this is a great spot to get out, enjoy the coastal air, and get some great pictures too!<\/strong> \u00a0I was able to get some great pictures of the kids out of this stop and Payton even grabbed a snapshot of Robb and I too!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-Robb-and-I-on-rocks-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of Robb and I on rocks” admin_label=”pic of Robb and I on rocks” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Beach\/scenery” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It was really beautiful to see the signs of fall all around, while still overlooking the ocean. \u00a0People who live along the New England coast may take that uniqueness for normal, but it was especially beautiful to me.<\/p>\n Of course, we had to collect a few of the beautiful, freshly fallen leaves!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-leaf-by-beach-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of leaf by beach” admin_label=”pic of leaf” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Around town” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-boats–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of boats” admin_label=”pic of boats” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Around town” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It really is just the cutest downtown! \u00a0After exploring the coastal scenery, we drove back into the downtown and enjoyed an afternoon and evening of browsing the shops, enjoying the leisure time, and of course, enjoying some great food!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Around town” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Not to be critical of our Florida pumpkin patches and displays, but they just can’t measure up to New England. \u00a0Let’s just say, it isn’t South Florida’s strength. \u00a0Haha!<\/p>\n Of course, I couldn’t pass up the chance to grab a family picture by this fun pumpkin display at the end of the downtown area!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Family-pic-with-pumpkins-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Family pic with pumpkins” admin_label=”family pic with pumpkins” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Around town” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kennebunkport has adorable little shops and we all loaded up on some pullovers, hoodies, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n Travel Tip: We love to collect a Christmas ornament from places we travel.<\/strong> \u00a0It is so fun to pull them out at Christmas, one by one, and remember all the fun memories. \u00a0I choose them in neutral colors so that no matter the colors we want to use, they will always mix in!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Food” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Food” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No family day trip is complete without some yummy food, right?! \u00a0We decided to forego the nice restaurants and eat at a little stop overlooking the boats.<\/p>\n We convinced two out of three kids to try the lobster and they loved it!<\/strong> \u00a0Clam chowder was a favorite for Harrison and is one of mine too. \u00a0It is safe to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our waterside, seafood dinner in Kennebunkport!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-eating-lobster-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of eating lobster” admin_label=”pic of eating lobster” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Food” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Addy decided that we should have ice cream in every state on our New England trip. \u00a0It took zero arm-twisting for her mom and dad!<\/strong><\/p>\n We finished our evening in Kennebunkport with some yummy ice cream! \u00a0I loved the creative focal wall of this little stop and it made a great backdrop for documenting our ice cream.<\/p>\n Even if we were all a bit tired and tired of taking pictures at this point! \u00a0Ha!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-kids-with-ice-cream-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of kids with ice cream” admin_label=”pic of kids with ice cream” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kennebunkport, you were a highlight of our New England fall vacation! \u00a0It was the perfect family day trip and we can’t wait to visit again!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”LINK UP OTHER DAY TRIPS” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For more fun stops on our fall road trip, check out these pictures from our trip to Woodstock, Vermont,<\/a><\/strong><\/span> “America’s Most Beautiful Town”.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pic-of-kids-on-bridge-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of kids on bridge” admin_label=”pic of kids on bridge” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Follow Me” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I’d love for you to follow me on social media! \u00a0You can find my home decor inspiration on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\nAntique Browsing through Southern Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Scenic Views on Our Family Day Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Around the\u00a0Town in Kennebunkport, Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Best Food on our Family Day Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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