90 Minutes Ghost Walking Tour in Kennebunkport

Strange tales from haunted homes and hotels abound as does mysterious maritime history. The supernatural stories of this community feature roaming spirits, Spiritualist seances, and a poltergeist. You'll also see the supernatural side of celebrities who summered in the Kennebunks, including Booth Tarkington and Margaret Deland, and fathom the seafaring yarns of haunted lighthouses, dire premonitions, ghost ships, and sea serpents.

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   Stop 1

   8 min

   Start at White Columns, a striking Greek Revival house built in 1853. Parts of the house were sealed off for 70 years, preserving the home as it once was. This residential time capsule now houses the First Families Museum. Today visitors enjoy tours of this beautiful mansion until they encounter its ghostly inhabitants.

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   Louis. T. Graves Memorial Public Libray

   10 min

   Take a closer look at this historic building's most curious feature, a headstone embedded in the exterior wall. Hear the story behind it as well as the tale of a local poltergeist investigated by esteemed artist Abbott Graves and other pillars of the community.

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   Stop 3

   8 min

   Watch out for the ghost of Phoebe Lord, who lived in this mansion for 49 years, following the death of her husband, Captain Nathaniel Lord. Phoebe's spirit is said to linger, especially in the Lincoln Room, her former bedroom.

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   Stop 4

   8 min

   Get acquainted with Captain James Fairfield who has been seen in this mansion since 1991, when the building underwent heavy renovation. Strange events also include the unbelievable saga of a portrait lost at sea and its extraordinary journey home.

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   Silas Perkins Park

   10 min

   Explore the park dedicated to famous early 20th-century poet Silas Perkins, known as the ‘Bard of Kennebunkport.’ In life, Silas made a startling discovery, which caused him to change his mind about ghosts. In death, Silas himself is believed to haunt a local inn.

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   Stop 6

   10 min

   Rest at the Lorin Deland Memorial Bench built by early 20th-century writer Margaret Deland for her late husband. The couple had a profound interest in the paranormal. This monument stands on the grounds of their former estate, where Margaret undertook experiments in psychical research.

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   Ocean Avenue

   25 min

   Local residents frequently report brushes with the paranormal. Historic, but seemingly ordinary homes have become the backdrop for unexplained events. Even surrounding ocean waters are haunted by tales of ghost ships, ill-fated lighthouse keepers, and sea serpents.

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   Stop 8

   10 min

   Visit the oldest existing hotel in Kennebunkport, where 27 ghosts are said to roam. Otherworldly antics are most prevalent on the second and third floors and could quite literally shake you to your core.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We normally do not get the opportunity to go inside the buildings

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.