We visited an old Air Force buddy of my husband’s who lives in Kittery Point, Maine. There’s plenty to see there and it’s not far away if you are in the New Hampshire Lake Region. They showed us around after we lunched at the Weathervane on some tasty seafood. How does scallops baked in lobster dressing sound?
Weathervane restaurant in Kittery, Maine. It’s right across from the Kittery Trading Post.
Our sightseeing started with at the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum. I found it fascinating as it’s packed with coastal history, a Civil War exhibit, notable bits of local history, and even the walls from an early frontier fortified house dating back to the 1600s.
From there, we headed to Fort McClary, a state park with the remnants of an old fort and some good views of two lighthouses in the bay. There are picnic tables and a rocky beach to walk along.
Stop by Frisbee’s Wharf for an ice cream cone and more good views of the harbor, the boats (dories, yachts, sailboats, etc., and you can even take a cruise if you have the time.
There’s more to see in Kittery and Kittery Point, but that was all we had time for in one day.
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