Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk

This Coastal Maine Town Transforms Into a Holiday Wonderland Every December—and It Has a Lobster Trap Christmas Tree

"No one does the holidays quite like this Kennebunkport outpost, which becomes a winter wonderland with vintage blow molds, tons of tinsel, and stockings galore; can’t-miss cocktails include Sleigh the Town, crafted with snickerdoodle syrup, and We’re Mint to Be, a peppermint white chocolate delight." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines