I have recently returned from visiting the picturesque town of Kennebunkport, Maine which is just a 90 minute drive from Boston. This adorable vacation spot captured my heart. I wrote several other posts sharing some my experiences and frankly there are lots more ideas swirling around my brain that I could write about.
Take a step in any direction in Kennebunkport and you will find that it is a photographer’s dream. Quaint colonial architecture, seaside charm, lush green lawns, flowering trees… the list goes on!
The Adirondack chair is a simple chair made of wood or man made materials, like plastic. It is generally used outdoors and is very comfortable even with no cushion. Originally it was made with 11 flat wooden boards, it features a straight back and seat and wide armrests. The chairs have a very distinguished design and can be found absolutely everywhere in Kennebunkport, Maine.
While visiting, I had a terrific experience taking photos of so many of my favorite things! Beautiful gardens, blue skies, puffy clouds, a running river, colorful boats, nautical accessories and American flags. When I was going through my photos, I made an interesting discovery, there are many, many Adirondack chairs sitting everywhere in Kennebunkport! As it turns out, I am fascinated with these chairs.
To me the Adirondack chairs have always symbolized relaxed summer days, soft breezes and icy cold lemonade. Don’t they? When you see one, what immediately comes to your mind? It is probably something like, “I wish I could be sitting in that chair right now, looking at that view.”
These casual chairs are adorable, timeless, American furniture pieces that make you smile. I found myself taking lots of cheerful photos and thought you might enjoy seeing all of the different chairs I found. Feel free to take a seat and enjoy! Happy Summer!
Do you find these chairs as enticing as I do? Where have you seen them recently? Can you believe I took all of these photos in just a few days in one city?
My other Kennebunkport posts:
A Postcard Perfect Vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine
A Bed and Breakfast Adventure in Kennebunkport
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Safe travels!
Suzanne
Love Adirondack chairs- even used to live in the Adirondacks in another life. We have a pair in our yard. Kennybunkport sure has a profusion of them- wonder if they hail for L.L. Bean.
These chairs are perfect for any place! That is so cool that you lived in the Adirondacks.
Being from California, I had to have a friend send me a picture of an Adirondack chair once! We didn’t have them. Lovely pictures and capture of the essence of place.
Thank you Elaine. I have lived at the beach for 25 years and you see them in Southern California. I have always loved the design.
Well those are really iconic symbols of outdoor living in the area, it looks so comfortable especially with a nice glass of wine to enjoy the views!
Noel, so true! I couldn’t believe how often I saw them in Kennebunkport. I guess they like to relax there 🙂
Love the Adirondack chairs and these scream “I want to be outdoors”
Don’t they Paula? It’s summertime!
One of my favorite summer pastimes is “driving” an Adirondack chair. They just beg for you to sit a spell with an ice cold beverage and look upon the view. Kennebunkport is the Maine experience to a T. We look forward to visiting when we return to the U.S.
Betsy, I love the “driving” comment. So true!
Love the lobster version!
Heidi, I cracked up (no pun intended) when I saw the lobster chair.
The Adirondack chairs are a true slice of Americana and I have to agree with you that they symbolize summer. Loved your picture postcard photo of the blue Adirondacks at the 1802 B & B – I can easily imagine myself sitting there with a freshly squeezed, ice-cold lemonade!
Thank you Anita. What are you doing this summer?
I love the look of Adirondack chairs, especially lined in a row.
Whether they are in white or color, they add such a relaxed air! Love your photos of the Adirondacks in Kennebunkport.
Thank you Irene. They certainly made me smile!
I grew up in New England, so those chairs are a familiar sight. They were always wood, and SO comfortable! Nowadays, for me they represent my wish to have a garden big enough to hold one. They take up A LOT of space!
Rachel, you can push them together to save space! LOL! An Adirondack loveseat.
I’ve never met an adirondack chair I didn’t love. We have four of them. Love your photos Suzanne!
We have lots of Adirondacks in Nova Scotia, too. I think they are an east coast thing (in both Canada and the US). They are very comfortable!
Wow Nova Scotia – That is so intriguing! Thank you for sharing! It is amazing that they are so comfortable without a cushion!
PS…Thanks for linking up. #TPThursday 🙂
I do also like Adirondack chairs and enjoyed your essay about them. It was fun to see them in their style and color variations. Unfortunately, my own yard is too small to accommodate two or I’d have a set myself.
Excellent! My uncle built this project with us kids when it first came out… we still use the chair today! …I think it sure is time to do this project again, now with my own kids 🙂
Sounds like a great plan. Thanks for reading and for your comments.