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90 Minutes Ghost Walking Tour in Kennebunkport

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Kennebunkport, USA

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Overview

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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  • Guided haunted history walking tour of building exteriors

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    8 Maine Street
    Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA

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    End point

    53 Ocean Avenue
    Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA

    A very short walk back to the starting point.

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    The Kennebunkport Historical Society

    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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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Louis. T. Graves Memorial Public Libray

    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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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nathaniel Lord Mansion

    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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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kennebunkport Captains Collection

    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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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Silas Perkins Park

    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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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    91 Ocean Ave

    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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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ocean Avenue

    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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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nonantum Resort

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • We normally do not get the opportunity to go inside the buildings
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 90 Minutes Ghost Walking Tour in Kennebunkport?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-343563P2

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