Things to Do

We’re so excited for our favorite people to experience the southern Maine seacoast that we’ve fallen in love with over the past few years. While Kittery Point has become our “home base” thanks to Erica’s sister-in-law, Charlotte, and older brother, Andrew, we hope you’ll find some time (or even extend your trip!) to check out some of our favorite spots in the area.

If you’re planning a longer stay, we highly recommend checking out Ogunquit, often affectionately referred to as “Maine’s answer to Provincetown.” With independent shops, great restaurants, and a few lively bars lining the streets of its quaint and easygoing downtown area, plus 3.5 miles of sandy beaches, including Ogunquit Beach (voted one of the country’s best beaches), it’s truly a must-visit. We’re excited to share a few of our favorite places in Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, ME below.

Portsmouth, NH

Black Trumpet
An intimate, rustic, dimly-lit bistro & upstairs wine bar overlooking the harbor, serving New American cuisine with global flavors

The Green Room
A casual, daytime café offering organic juices, smoothies, salads & sandwiches

5 Thai Bistro
A casual, authentic Thai restaurant in the heart of downtown Portsmouth

Botanica Restaurant & Gin Bar
An intimate, upscale French-influenced restaurant and bar with a focus on gin-based cocktails

Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
The Portsmouth location of the iconic Cisco Brewers, founded on Nantucket in 1995

Kittery, ME

Lil’s Cafe
A must-go for their famous maple crullers & a solid cup of coffee, plus pastries, breakfast items, and sandwiches (bonus: The Juicery, an organic juice & smoothie bar, has a location right outside of Lil’s. We like to pair a maple cruller from Lil’s with a Juicery green juice for ~balance~.)

The Wallingford Dram
An intimate craft cocktail bar with an extensive, impressive, and absolutely delicious drink menu

FOLK
An independent boutique selling gifts, home goods, natural wine, and more

Frisbee’s Wharf at Pepperrell Cove
A casual, waterfront open-air dining spot with incredible harbor views, fresh lobster, and a dockside bar

Bob’s Clam Hut
A roadside pitstop established in 1956, serving lobster, clams, and fish delivered fresh daily (*fun fact: Bob’s was listed as one of the “50 Essential Restaurants Every American Should Visit” by Thrillist)

Tributary Brewing Company
A laidback, minimalist tasting room, serving house-made craft brews on tap