Best gallery in the area. Fine art that is thoughtful and unique. A must see!read more

Our shore excursion at Portland, Maine's last stop brought us here. Our tour guide shared photos…read moreincluding Barbara Bush who liked to walk at the beach plus point out the Bush compound. Being 10-18-22 the huge cottages(mansions) of the wealthy were impressive to see but the stunning colored leaves of fall and some decked out with pumpkins and Halloween fanfare stole the show.

Walker's Point...aka: The Bush compound…read more This is the summer retreat of the Bush family. The estate is located on a peninsula (a point) of land which extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. In the compound there is the large main house, a boathouse, guesthouses, garages, tennis court, pool, dock and several patios and decks. Moreover, the lawns around the house are large and there is even a sports field. Of course, there is a gate at the entrance and it is guarded full time. There is a huge flagpole and when they are in residence the flag is flown. The history: The estate was originally purchased in the late 19th century by Bush's great-grandfather David Davis Walker, and George Herbert "Bert" Walker, his son. Both built mansions on the point in 1902 (moving in day was in 1903), however, David Walker's mansion has since been torn down. Shortly after Dorothy Walker and Prescott Bush were married, Bert Walker built a "bungalow" on the Point and gave it to them as a wedding present. When Bert died, his son, George Herbert Walker Jr. (aka: Herbie), purchased the property from his father's estate...it was not willed to him, he had to buy it. When Herbie passed away in 1977, the property went up for sale again and was purchased by Herbie's nephew, George H. W. Bush...yes, he had to buy it, and it was not willed to him. The estate has since remained in the Bush family. The compound has been referred to as the "Summer White House" by both George H.W. (41st President) and George W. (43rd President). Both hosted a variety of world leaders here during their respective presidencies with informal and private meetings. Gee Whiz info: It was previously known as Point Vesuvius, Flying Point and Damon Point and/or Damon Park. The area you basically "visit" is Parsons Way which is the piece of land you stand on to look at Walker's Point and the Bush compound. The area you park in is part of Parson's Way as well. It was donated by Harry Parsons (est. 1944) so everyone could enjoy the scenic and natural beauty. OK...so for us visitors/tourist: It is easy to get to and viewable along the road. There is a small parking lot along the road to Walker's Point (part of Parsons Way) for those wanting to stop to get a closer look. There is also a nice memorial close to where you park for President George H.W. - Unfortunately, and a tad rude, the lawn mowing companies that mow the lawns at the surrounding homes choose to park in the lot meant for visitors instead of at the residence they are working at. This makes parking even more limited...and it can be interesting around there to say the least when the lawn mowing companies arrive. Aside from the history, and this being the Bush compound...this is a beautiful area to sit for a few minutes and just take it all in...at Parsons Way. It's easy to see why they chose this area so many years ago. It's definitely worth a side trip!

An incredible gem hidden away in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. I had no idea that SAACC existed…read moreuntil I did research on organizations that support the NH/Seacoast African American population and I came across it on Google. It is tucked into the same building as Discover Portsmouth so it is easy to miss but 100% worth the visit. Their current exhibition displays photos taken by President Barack Obama's presidential photographer, Pete Souza, over the course of Obama's eight years as president. The exhibition is beautifully curated and moving. SAACC also does a commendable job of highlighting figures in the local African American community through a permanent photo display and the books and additional materials that they have for sale. I will be telling everyone I know in the area to stop by for a visit!

A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.

Recent visit for the Flower Sculpting Show. They pair paintings with floral sculptures . I had…read morenever been. Admission was 15.00 and included a ballot to vote for our favorite. It was honestly hard to pick. There is lots of room in each room to really study the art despite the amount of people there. The view of the ocean as you walk in is its own beautiful painting. Outside they have beautiful gardens as well as the ocean view which had a nice breeze while we were there. There is a gift shop that had a nice sample of beautiful items. Plenty of parking with a complimentary post card. Saw kids also enjoying the art too . Plenty outside to see as well.

Weird I had a decent shopping experience in Maine. Jon…read morespent about 15-25 minutes going over mostly NHL oriented items as well as 1980 and 2026 USA gold medal items... we had a range of $3000 to $120 items and were putting together a package. I contemplated buying items to take with me back to my second *summer home in VT vs sending gifts to some friends on the east coast. Jon said east coast shipping is very fast and for them - they would include cost in the deal since I was planing on spending well into four figures. He scolled his cell number and I meant to stop by the shop as I left town 2 days later, but figured I could text him and do the deal remotely. He texted back a ? and I thought I need to be more clear. And so I texted him back. No reply. 2 hours later I sent another text adding more information. Nothing. Ghosting. I decided to try again today in the late morning. Now 2 hours later - confirmation I had the right number. Problem was I since wanted to track down an alternative number and came across a bunch of really strange negative reviews - none here I saw but on Google peole as recently as Fathers Day (3 weeks ago) were saying they were told to ship and to trust them (like was sold to me) and this one person said her dad never got the gift on time despite having 2 weeks advance purchase. Thus my big gift which was a Bobby Orr signed jersey - not cheap - was deflated because I cannot unsee these reviews. A guy a year ago complained he did not get something for over a month and was ghosted. The ghosting concerns me because if Jon did this without have my $, I can only imagine how frustrating it would be. I will go on ebay.

I love this place. I need to take my grandson back. Great stuff. Owners are awesome !…read moreDiane, Arundel Me

Great visit. Every employee was a pleasure to talk to. The gift shop has a nice selection. The…read morelittle cafe on site has snacks and cold beverages. This was an actual neighborhood saved from demolititon. Each home is set up for a specific period in time up to the 1950's. I really enjoyed the WWII grocery store. The docent there had lots of very interesting information about grocery shopping during wartime. All together a good experience we would repeat. We left midway through to have lunch nearby and returned to complete the circuit. One of the houses is in an unrestored condition. A blacksmith was on hand during our visit too in his workshop. Private dirt parking lot, clean public restrooms in two locations. Most buildings are not ADA accessible if I remember correctly due to their age, but some are ground level entrance. Pathways throughout are wide, compact dirt or gravel.

This review is for the Thanksgiving-specific tour they give in November which I'm sure is quite…read moredifferent than their in-season tour, but it was fantastic. It was 90 minutes and covered 4 of the houses ranging from a Revolutionary-era tavern serving a local Thanksgiving to a WWII era general store operating on rations gretted by an in character store owner. Despite the bitter cold outside, the houses were decently warm. Our tour guide was fantastic. He answered all questions thoroughly, and we were able to look through the available rooms at our own pace. The tour covered both Thanksgivings through time and also a bit on the history of the museum, how it came to be, and who the people were who lived there. It was well worth visiting again when I can go on a regular tour, but they also have a Christmas light stroll that sounds intriguing. There is a decent-sized parking lot, but it is shared with other businesses, so I recommend coming to an earlier tour to ensure availability. The visitor's center is pretty big with restrooms, snacks for purchase, and a small gift shop. Right now, there is also an ice-skating rink adjacent to the center if you have time. The tour had a few kids on it, and they seemed pretty interested in the presentation. If you love historical sites and even just unique experiences, this is a cool museum to visit.

Wonderful day spent at the Seashore Trolley Museum We…read moreenjoyed the indoor dioramas in the newly renovated building. I could have stayed in there all day, if I was the only one in the room. So much detail to each display. It can get a little crowded, which can make it difficult to see all of the detail without feeling rushed or in the way. There are some exhibits upstairs as well, don't forget that section. The gift shop was fun to browse while waiting for our trolley boarding time. I was able to purchase a great souvenir t-shirt - great quality. They had a few snacks and beverages for sale as well. The volunteers were very busy helping and directing people while we were there. The boarding area was spacious with things to look and some engineers standing by to load people onto the trolley. They provided a nice history narrative as the trolley meandered through the property. We were excited as our tour included a stop in the pumpkin patch. We were able to pick one pumpkin per person/ticket. After the tour you have the ability to walk around the campus to the MANY displays and vehicles. We were able to also walk into the the repair garage and see the mechanics and artists working to restore some of the older trolley/train cars. We loved our time there and would definitely return with friends and family. Thank you to all of the hardworking team and volunteers for preserving the history.

Lovely museum run all by volunteers. My toddler absolutely loved the trolly ride around the grounds…read morewhich was very fun and informative and exploring all the different buildings with model trains and outdoor trains. It's also dog friendly even on the train ride which is super nice!

One-of-a-kind gallery tucked away on Maine St…read more I love Eskimo and Inuit art, and not only is Home and Away located in beautiful Kennebunkport, but they also have an incredibly eclectic selection of baskets, beadwork, jewelry, and carvings. In addition, the owner David is an absolute expert and trustworthy almost to a fault. I trust his advice implicitly and over most others I've met in the community. There simply aren't enough positive statements to make about this beautiful gallery.

I cannot speak highly enough about this gallery and David its owner. As someone who was once duped…read moreat a high end art gallery in Aspen, I am always on my guard about being taken advantage of by less-than-honest gallery owners. David is not only an expert in his field, but he will provide the documentation and research to show you that your purchases (or sales) are authentic and fairly priced. He takes the time to thoroughly answer any and all questions and never makes you feel pressured (or stupid!). His gallery is well worth a visit, especially if you want to see a unique and beautiful collection of Native American and Inuit art and artifacts.