Hotel Accommodations
Please see list of nearby accommodations. Please note that the bride and groom have attempted to provide a range of options (Resort, Motel, Hotel, B&B, Inn and Cottages) in various price ranges ($$$$ to budget motels). This is just a taste! There are hundreds (probably thousands) of accommodations to choose from in the area: http://www.visitmaine.net/smclodging.htm. Also, please do not hesitate to contact the bride with any questions about accommodations: abigail.nelson@yahoo.com. It is important to note that August is in the heart of the busy season for these coastal communities and rooms go quickly. PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOMS MANY MONTHS, (up to a year) IN ADVANCE.
Cape Neddick/Ogunquit/Wells Area (closest to ceremony and reception location):
(800)633-8718
(207)646-4040
(800)444-8862
(800)335-9331
(207)363-5112
(2070646-0555
(866)597-3132
(877)281-9609
Sleepy Town Motel and Cottages
(207)646-5545
Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Area (closer to the Nelson's residence):
***Walking distance to the Nelson's house- 5% discount for teachers, service men/women, etc
(207)985-3351
(800)248-2621
(800)552-2362
(207)967-3850
(207)985-6100
(207)967-3708
Portsmouth, NH (about 10 mile/15 minute drive from reception site):
(800)325-3535
Portland, ME (about 40 miles/45 minutes from reception site):
(888)798-9090
Portland Regency Hotel and Spa
(800)727-3426
Things to do in the area
Beaches - Shopping - Nearby Attractions - Cuisine - Night Life
York/Cape Neddick Beach - map
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Wells Beach- map
Kennebunk Beach (Gooch's and Mother's Beaches) - map
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Abigail's home town and location of the wedding “after party.” A fun and beautiful place to walk around, eat, shop and enjoy the beautiful beaches.
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Portland is an old seacoast town. It is also a funky city filled with galleries, one-of-kind boutiques and shops, and incredible restaurants serving everything from New England clam chowder, lobster rolls and Maine seafood to nouvelle cuisine.
The geographic location, historic past and cultural strength of Portsmouth regularly lands it on various "best places to live" lists. Prevention Magazine named Portsmouth one of the top 100 walking cities in the America for 2008. Also in 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Portsmouth to its list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations , calling the city "one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country."with a stimulating mix of historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, great restaurants, art galleries, jazz clubs and distinctive artisans' boutiques."
Seafood:
The Landing Restaurant (Kennebunkport)
Mainiax Family Restaurant (Wells)
Nunan's Lobster Hut (Cape Porpoise)
The Breakwater Inn (Kennebunkport)
Other:
Mekhong Thai (Kennebunkport & Wells)
Bandaloop Restaurant (Kennebunkport)
Anthony's Food Shop (deli/pizza) (York)
Stonewall Kitchen Cafe (York)
Portsmouth Gas Light Co. (Portsmouth)
Breakfast:
Green Heron Inn (Kennebunkport)
All Day Breakfast - map
NIGHT LIFE (Remember, this isn't New York!)
Gritty McDuff's (Downtown Portland)
Sebago Brewing Co. (Portland)
