Here’s why you should plan a holiday trip to Kennebunkport, Maine.

Courtesy of Visit Maine

When it comes to celebrating the holidays in Maine, theres nowhere more festive thanKennebunkport.

Each December, the seaside town transforms into a holiday wonderland seemingly straight out of a Hallmark movie.

Fireworks and christmas tree in Kennebunkport, Maine

Fireworks over the town and Christmas tree during the Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport, Maine.Credit:Courtesy of Visit Maine

See the Christmas trees.

Whats more iconically Maine than a Christmas tree crafted from lobster traps?

Stop by Cape Porpoise Square to see the spectacle.

Kennebunkport Inn Tinsel bar

The tinsel bar decorated for the holidays at the Kennebunkport Inn.Douglas Merriam/Courtesy of Kennebunkport Inn

Hop aboard a twinkling trolley.

Shop at a holiday market.

Looking to stock up on some gifts while youre visiting?

Christmas Prelude tree lighting

Visitors surrounding the tree lighting at the Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport, Maine.Courtesy of Visit Maine

Take a wreath-making workshop.

Lift your spirits at a holiday-themed bar.

And no one does the holidays quite likeBatson River.

Buddy’s Bar at The Rabbit Hole

Buddy’s Bar at The Rabbit Hole decorated for Christmas.Heidi Kirn/Courtesy of Visit Maine

Events include breakfast with Mrs. Claus and the annual Fire & Ice celebration complete with bonfires and ice sculptures.

Now under Lark Hotels, these houses are soaked in history.

White Barn Inn decorated for Christmas

A lounge area decorated for the holiday’s at White Barn Inn.Joe St. Pierre/Courtesy of White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection

Kennebunkport Captains Collection guest room

A guest room decorated for the holidays at the Kennebunkport Captains Collection.Courtesy of Kennebunkport Captains Collection