The Best Time to Visit Kittery, ME is in the Fall
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit New England, which is known for its beautiful fall foliage and fresh seafood. This year, autumn falls between September 22nd and December 21st. Here in Kittery, ME, those months bring about a wide range of temperatures and types of weather, from average highs of 69°F in September to average lows of 26°F in December.
Fortunately, Kittery has plenty to offer visitors, whether you want to enjoy the crisp fall air or a beautiful snowy wonderland. You can choose your visit based on what you want to experience in this charming town. To help you choose a time to visit Kittery, we’ve summarized just some of the things going on in Kittery this fall!
Get a Taste of Fall at the Community Market
Popular with visitors and residents alike, Harvest Fest is a special farmer’s market event on October 13th that will give you a taste of everything that fall in Kittery has to offer. The market will have 40 vendors who will be offering everything from seasonal baked goods to artisan crafts. The best part: this is a free event!
If you can’t make it for the specific Harvest Fest weekend, the Kittery Community Market will still be going on for the rest of October and November! Crafts, prepared foods, live music, and kid’s activities will happen every Sunday on Shapleigh Road.
Enjoy the Perfect Fall Foliage
The peak fall foliage in Southern Maine, where Kittery is located, tends to land around mid-to-late October. But you can’t go wrong visiting in the weeks surrounding that to get a glimpse of all the colors of Maine foliage in the fall!
Whether you want to see the foliage from the land or water, Kittery has you covered. We suggest checking it out from places like Rogers Park, a 23-acre preserve, and Seapoint, two beaches and 4.5 acres of preserved land.
Snowy days tend to happen towards the end of fall, in December. So, if you’re looking to visit and get to see a winter wonderland, you might want to plan to visit Kittery during December.
Book Your Cozy Stay
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy all that Maine has to offer from the comfort of a cozy boutique hotel: The Water Street Inn. Located on the beautiful Piscataqua River, The Water Street Inn has all the amenities you want and the comfort you need this season.
Plan your autumn trip to Kittery; call us today to book your stay at our modern hotel. And if you need any more suggestions on what to do during your trip, don’t hesitate to ask!