Local joints - easy to reach favorites
good prices, yummy tacos (try home-made salsa station), strong margaritas
24 locals recommend
Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker Stgood prices, yummy tacos (try home-made salsa station), strong margaritas
reliably yummy food, plenty of seating. fantastic beer selection. get a draft 3-6PM for 1/2 price Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. just minutes from the house.
38 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1reliably yummy food, plenty of seating. fantastic beer selection. get a draft 3-6PM for 1/2 price Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. just minutes from the house.
fresh, delicious fried local seafood. chowder worth a visit alone. lines can be long, do not be discouraged - quick service. nice outdoor seating options. might need bug repellent!
21 locals recommend
Bob's Clam Hut
315 US-1fresh, delicious fried local seafood. chowder worth a visit alone. lines can be long, do not be discouraged - quick service. nice outdoor seating options. might need bug repellent!
upscale, cheery place with excellent menu. try to get a seat with tidal flat views. bar seats and shellfish a fun outing.
27 locals recommend
Robert's Maine Grill
326 US-1upscale, cheery place with excellent menu. try to get a seat with tidal flat views. bar seats and shellfish a fun outing.
The Firefly Diner
435 US-1generous portions, friendly service, local color
super coffee (way better than starbucks), yummy sandwiches and baked goods, Kittery Foreside
65 locals recommend
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford Squaresuper coffee (way better than starbucks), yummy sandwiches and baked goods, Kittery Foreside
beautiful spot, great lobster and all the trimmings. gets busy, go early evening
38 locals recommend
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
16 Chauncey Creek Rdbeautiful spot, great lobster and all the trimmings. gets busy, go early evening
Tasty and flavorful. Chill vibe and nice colors in dining room. Kids love the chicken korma. Creative, fruity cocktails that have some sting
9 locals recommend
Tulsi North Indian Restaurant and Bar
231 Post RdTasty and flavorful. Chill vibe and nice colors in dining room. Kids love the chicken korma. Creative, fruity cocktails that have some sting
Sightseeing
lots of history here, good explanations, lovely views. kids like the cannons and fortified granite walls
44 locals recommend
Fort McClary State Historic Site
Pepperrell Roadlots of history here, good explanations, lovely views. kids like the cannons and fortified granite walls
touristy and fun. famous Maine town. stop at Flo's Hot Dogs on way, Rt. 1! Great public beach, easy parking ($).
99 locals recommend
Ogunquit
touristy and fun. famous Maine town. stop at Flo's Hot Dogs on way, Rt. 1! Great public beach, easy parking ($).
York Beach
soft serve ice cream, games and beach side fun
next to working navy yard, galleries, live entertainment, restaurants
10 locals recommend
Kittery Foreside
next to working navy yard, galleries, live entertainment, restaurants
bike/ stroll from Kittery via Rt. 1 on the bridge, cross Badger Island, and into Portsmouth historic waterfront. lots to see and do
Memorial Bridge
bike/ stroll from Kittery via Rt. 1 on the bridge, cross Badger Island, and into Portsmouth historic waterfront. lots to see and do
She didn’t carry weapons, her only purpose was to carry out experiments, and she was perhaps once the fastest underwater vessel on the globe (35 knots/ 40 mph). The design is gorgeous - appreciate the engineering for a 50’s build.
37 locals recommend
USS Albacore Museum
569 Market StShe didn’t carry weapons, her only purpose was to carry out experiments, and she was perhaps once the fastest underwater vessel on the globe (35 knots/ 40 mph). The design is gorgeous - appreciate the engineering for a 50’s build.
Beach
lots of land and shore to explore, trails, beaches, bird watching, fishing. arrive 10AM when it opens for day pass ($20 vehicle/ $5 walk or bike-in). 4.6 miles from house.
8 locals recommend
Kittery Fort Foster Gate House
51 Pocahontas Rdlots of land and shore to explore, trails, beaches, bird watching, fishing. arrive 10AM when it opens for day pass ($20 vehicle/ $5 walk or bike-in). 4.6 miles from house.
lovely spot, parking tricky. beautiful shore trails w views. opt for Long Sands Beach for swimming instead - free parking along the road on weekday mid-morning.
12 locals recommend
York Harbor
lovely spot, parking tricky. beautiful shore trails w views. opt for Long Sands Beach for swimming instead - free parking along the road on weekday mid-morning.
Food scene
Flo's Hot Dogs
1359 US-1no-nonsense, delicious dogs!
healthy, or not, your choice! best baked items, salads and sandwiches around. not a lot of seating inside, nice outdoor tables
42 locals recommend
Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State Rdhealthy, or not, your choice! best baked items, salads and sandwiches around. not a lot of seating inside, nice outdoor tables
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Stkids menu, burgers, beer