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Kittery, Maine

Kittery is the oldest incorporated town in Maine sits at the mouth of the Piscataqua River, half way between Boston MA and Portland ME. As you take a scenic drive along Route 103 to Kittery Point, you will pass the gates of of the 200 year old Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; the historic Lady Pepperrell House; Fort McClary, built in 1690, now a state park; and Fort Foster located at the end of Pocahontas Road, was once a fortress manned during World War II, is now a public recreation and beach facility. Along with the beautiful homes and gardens, there are remnants of the fishing, shipbuilding, and other marine-related industries that were once the center of Kittery’s economy. Today downtown Kittery, sometimes known as Kittery Foreside, has become a gathering place for artists, specialty shops, and fine dining. The Kittery Outlets, located along the Route 1 corridor, provide a variety of shopping experiences.

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Fort McClary Blockhouse-Historic Site

Fort McClary State Historic Site has been occupied since 1689 and for nearly 275 years was used as an important military defensive position to protect the approaches to the Piscataqua River. Fort McClary was manned during five wars: The American Revolution War of 1812 Civil War

Kittery, ME Forts

Ajs Guide Service

Ajs Guide services owner Al Johnston has been hunting and saltwater fishing in and around Kittery and southern maine for over 20

Kittery, ME Businesses

John Paul Jones State Historic Site

The site is the location of the Maine Sailors and Soldiers Memorial, created during 1924-1926, which is one of the finest sculptures by Bashka Paeff, a woman who worked as a sculptor in the Boston area for more than 50 years. With its powerful, central figures of a woman and child, the sculpture'

Kittery, ME Historic Sites

Kittery Trading Post

When you enter the Kittery Trading Post, you'll be impressed with a vast collection of brand name sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear for the whole family. There'

Kittery, ME Other Attractions


Things to do near Kittery, ME

Centre Artistra

Centre Artistra is a retail cultural center in which there are original paintings and other works of art. There is also a ...

Blueberry Hill Farm

Pick your own highbush blueberries. Open 8-5 whenever ripe berries are available mid-July through September. Please call 20...

Dunes on the Waterfront

The Dunes on the Waterfront is one of the original cottage colony resorts in Ogunquit, Maine. The property borders the Ogunqu...

Museum of Lighthouse History

Large collection of rare and historic artifacts of the United States Lighthouse Service and the United States Coast Guard....

Bellatrix Sailing

Sail aboard Bellatrix and view the Kennebunks coastline's breathtaking beauty from the comfort of a graceful 37' ocean racing...