Kittery: Maine’s Oldest Town, and a Modern-Day Seaside Haven

THE TRAVEL • May 9, 2022

Informally dubbed the 'Gateway to Maine' Kittery is a popular tourist town in the York County of Maine along the Atlantic Ocean. This scenic town has over 120 shopping outlets and multiple restaurants. According to the 2020 census data, Kittery has a population of 10,070 people. Incorporated in 1647, it's also the oldest town in Maine with a rich history dating back to 1623 when the English arrived and settled here.