Kittery

Kittery, Maine, incorporated in 1647, is among the oldest incorporated towns in Maine and was first settled as far back as the 1620’s. From a manor all the way across the Atlantic in Devon, England is where the name Kittery came from.Activities abound in Kittery; and, even among the locals, the idea of sitting around and having nothing to do is unfathomable.Shopping is wonderful and unique in Kittery where you can find anything from J Crew to Cape Cod Crafters Outlet. Kittery’s mile long row of stores give credit to the name “Maine street shopping.”Interested in where you can sample some delicious Maine lobster? There are a variety of restaurants to choose from and a few can boast water views along Route One. Before your lobster fest, why not head to one of the numerous places to watch for deer?Depending on the season you can enjoy the foliage or visit the apple orchards or play in the snow.It doesn’t matter if you’re an outdoors person or not, there are many state parks nearby, or, if you’re into the indoors there are an assortment of restaurants, movies, shopping, and bookstores are all located right here in Kittery.