Gateway to Browsing, Maritime History and Fried Clams

Kittery is a historic coastal town in southern Maine, set along the Piscataqua River at the state's southern tip. Known as Maine's oldest incorporated town, it blends maritime heritage, naval history and distinct village identities stretching from the riverfront to wooded inland roads. Badger's Island was the epic center of the Badger family's extensive maritime empire where William Badger constructed over 100 massive wooden vessels. Across the river lies the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a defining presence since the early 19th century and a major anchor of local life. Kittery's blend of shoreline views, historic sites, independent food spots, and New England character makes it a notable gateway on the Maine Seacoast. Districts include Kittery Foreside centered around a walkable neighborhood of 19th-century storefronts, bars, cafes and local restaurants. Kittery Point, home to Pepperrell Cove, Fort McClary, and some of the region's oldest houses. West Kittery, a mix of rural residential areas west of I-95 and the busy Outlet Strip along Route 1 and Admiralty Village, a historic WWII-era neighborhood built for shipyard workers. - AsNotedIn