Choose a vacation rental for your Kennebec County getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Kennebec County with a stay in a private vacation home. You'll find plenty to explore during your stay in the area. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Kennebec County is Maine's main place
Go right to the heart of Kennebec County or book yourself a Kennebec County vacation rental in the state capital of Augusta – that's where you'll find the most enthralling attractions of all. Fort Western tops the bill for many. It's a British colonial relic that's one of the oldest of its kind in the whole United States. The Maine State Museum is also there, offering glimpses of vintage locomotives and automobiles. And there's the sprawling Viles Arboretum, home to conifer gardens, and blooming beds of lilacs, come spring.
The wholesome pursuits of Kennebec County
History buffs and nature lovers, romantic types and families, slow-traveling 60-somethings and energetic youngsters will all find something to love in Kennebec County. Long days of reading in the garden and watching the world roll by can be had in rural Kennebec County vacation rentals. But so, too, can fishing expeditions and wild swimming, hiking jaunts and mountain biking. In the cities, there are centuries-old forts that ooze colonial tales and grand state buildings that soar above Main Street – sightseeing and guided tours could all be on the menu.
Kennebec County has all 4 seasons
There's no escaping the turning of the seasons in Kennebec County. But, then again, why would you want to? The summers – from the end of May to August – are positively brilliant, bringing families to lakeside Kennebec County vacation rentals with the promise of wild swimming and boating under cloudless skies. Fall, in September and October, signals the start of the famous New England changing of the colors in the forests. Winter – between December and March – has snows and subzero mercury, meaning skiing routes and snowshoeing.
Kennebec County means New England beauty
Lakeside cabins, woodland lodges and countryside boltholes combine to make Kennebec County vacation rentals a great base for real immersion in the beautiful wilds of Maine and New England. Just steps from your door, you could be wandering pine-topped trails or boating across reflective waters. Lakes are everywhere, going from huge Cobbosseecontee Lake and its jetties to diminutive Webber Pond, where wooded Green Valley Park hugs the secluded banks with its picnic spots and campsites.
Transportation options to and around Kennebec County
The nearest airport is in Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State), located 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur), which is 16.2 mi (26 km) away.