Kennebunkport, Maine - An All-American 4th of July, Sailing, Lobster 14 Ways + Portland

We're heading to Kennebunkport, Maine, for an All-American 4th of July filled with charming coastal towns, sailing, fireworks, and LOTS of lobster! My guests today are Kristi and Jim from Our Life on Vacation, who spent a week exploring the beautiful coast of Maine. They stayed at a charming waterfront hotel, explored the coastline on e-bikes, kayaked the Kennebunk River, sailed aboard a gorgeous schooner, and celebrated the 4th of July with a traditional lobster bake and fireworks over the ocean. And speaking of lobster… these two managed to eat lobster 14 different ways during their trip! From classic lobster rolls to lobster poutine, lobster ravioli, and even lobster fried rice, they're sharing their favorite restaurants and must-try dishes. Plus, an unexpected flight cancellation turned into a bonus night in Portland, Maine, where they discovered even more great food and New England charm! This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Mentioned in this episode: KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE 4th of July in Kennebunkport – fireworks over the ocean, downtown shopping, coastal New England charm The Boathouse Hotel – waterfront accommodations, rooftop bar, complimentary bikes and kayaks Kennebunkport History & Walking Tour – booked through GetYourGuide Coastal Maine Outdoors – e-bike rentals, scenic coastal biking Cape Porpoise – scenic coastal bike route Goose Rocks Beach – beautiful sandy beach Goose Rocks Dairy – ice cream stop Yachtsman Marina – kayaking on the Kennebunk River Schooner Eleanor – scenic sailing excursion, bring your own drinks and snacks Walker's Point – Bush family summer home St. Ann's Episcopal Church – historic stone church The Lodge – 4th of July lobster bake, whole steamed lobster, Maine blueberry pie Alisson's Restaurant – lobster roll trio, lobster poutine fries Batson River Brewing & Distilling – lobster bisque, warm buttered Connecticut-style lobster roll Arundel Wharf – lobster ravioli with Parmesan pesto sauce, lobster-stuffed avocado The Boathouse Restaurant – lobster spring roll, lobster fried rice Chowder House – traditional lobster roll Mabel's Lobster Claw – popular restaurant mentioned, but not visited PORTLAND, MAINE Old Port – waterfront shopping, restaurants, historic downtown Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port – hotel stay after flight cancellation The Highroller Lobster Co. – Lobby Pop (lobster tail on a stick), Cornbread Lobby Pop (lobster corn dog), Surf & Turf Burger Eventide Oyster Co. – green curry lobster stew with sweet potatoes and mushrooms, fresh oysters TRAVEL TIPS & RESOURCES Allegiant Air – flights from Sanford, Florida to Portsmouth, New Hampshire Southwest Airlines – flight cancellation, hotel and meal reimbursement Flighty App – flight tracking and cancellation alerts Uber/Lyft – transportation challenges in coastal Maine Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.