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" Suzanne Prunier, 72, and her husband, Jack, may call Connecticut home, but every summer they head to Kennebunkport, Maine\u2014a 40-year tradition! What keeps bringing her back to this tiny coastal town? &amp;quot;It starts with the air,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. &amp;quot;That wonderful smell of salt in the air.&amp;quot; But what really lures her are the simple pleasures she and Jack share here with their five kids and 11 grandkids: &amp;quot;Trips to the beach, eating lobster, sitting on the porch swing watching the boats\u2014all the things that create the best memories.&amp;quot;    1. See the City&amp;#039;s Charms: Bike Ocean Avenue and Maine Street For up-close coastline views, rent a bike at one of the many rental shops around town and cruise down Ocean Avenue, which winds along the water&amp;#039;s edge. Afterward, pedal along Suzanne&amp;#039;s favorite part of town, Maine Street, one block over. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s lined with beautiful historic homes,&amp;quot; she says\u2014many of them grand former mansions turned bed-and-breakfasts. Greek Revival, Victorian and Federal are just a few of the architectural styles you&amp;#039;ll see along the way. Photo: courtesy of Robert Dennis   2. Family-friendly Beach: Goose Rocks Beach If you want to beat the crowds of tourists, round up the kids and make the scenic 20-minute drive to Goose Rocks, three miles of smooth white sand, wide beachfront and low surf. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s a very popular spot with local families because there&amp;#039;s plenty of room to spread out and it&amp;#039;s one of the most relaxing beaches on the Maine coast,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. Don&amp;#039;t come expecting to hit the concession stands when hunger strikes, though. &amp;quot;This beach isn&amp;#039;t commercialized in any way. You won&amp;#039;t find hot dog stands or vendors selling popcorn and the like here.&amp;quot; So pack a well-stocked picnic basket with the rest of your beach gear and make a day of it.    3. Tie your Bib on: Nunan&amp;#039;s Lobster Hut When you think Maine, you think lobster. And for good reason: &amp;quot;It tastes better here because it couldn&amp;#039;t be any fresher,&amp;quot; says Suzanne, who loves it so much that she doesn&amp;#039;t eat lobster anywhere other than Maine. &amp;quot;The lobster literally goes from the ocean to the pot, and it&amp;#039;s on just about every restaurant menu in Kennebunkport.&amp;quot; But some of the best in town, she says, can be found at Nunan&amp;#039;s, a laid-back seafood shack where locals have been cracking open sweet cooked-to-order lobster at wooden picnic tables for 58 years. Get there early, before the doors open at 5 p.m. Even then, you will probably find a line\u2014but it won&amp;#039;t be nearly as long. Photo: Shutterstock   4. Cool Place to Shop: Compliments Gallery This eye-catching store in the heart of Dock Square, Kennebunkport&amp;#039;s main shopping hub, &amp;quot;sells an amazing and eclectic collection of jewelry, crafts and home decor items, all handcrafted by American artists, many of them local,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. You&amp;#039;ll find colorful handblown glass pieces, whimsical ceramics, and intricate one-of-a-kind jewelry like sea-glass bracelets.   5. Ripe for the Picking: Spiller Farm   Think all blueberries are alike? Then you haven&amp;#039;t tried a Maine blueberry, the official state fruit. &amp;quot;They&amp;#039;re sweet, messy and wonderful,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. Bring home a tasty souvenir by picking your own at this sprawling 130-acre farm in nearby Wells, just 20 minutes from downtown. Containers are provided and you pay by the pound. Want the fruit without the labor? Stop by the Patten&amp;#039;s Berry Farm stand on North Street and buy a prepicked pint. &amp;quot;They sell the freshest berries around,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. Photo: Getty Images   6. Lunch with a View:Arundel Wharf Restaurant It&amp;#039;s all about location at this waterfront restaurant that&amp;#039;s surrounded on three sides by the Kennebunk River. &amp;quot;The setting can&amp;#039;t be beat,&amp;quot; says Suzanne. &amp;quot;Sit outside on the deck so you can watch the boats go by as you dine.&amp;quot; The varied menu includes burgers and chicken dishes, but don&amp;#039;t pass up the creamy clam chowder.   7. Afternoon Bliss: Schooner Eleanor   Climb aboard the traditional 55-foot schooner for a two-hour sail on the Kennebunk River into the Atlantic Ocean. You can even help hoist the massive sails. &amp;quot;There&amp;#039;s nothing like getting out on the water and relaxing,&amp;quot;says Suzanne. Along with enjoying the ocean breezes and soothing waves, you&amp;#039;ll also pass the first President Bush&amp;#039;s compound, set on the peninsula of Walker&amp;#039;s Point, and see lobster boats out for the day&amp;#039;s catch. ($40; tours depart from Arundel Wharf on Ocean Avenue.) Photo: courtesy of Robert Dennis   8. An Outdoor Oasis: Snug Harbor Farm You don&amp;#039;t need a green thumb to enjoy this unique gardeners&amp;#039; haven, where peacocks, hens and chickens freely roam the nursery&amp;#039;s three acres\u2014and always have the right of way! As you wander the lush grounds, stopping in at each of the five greenhouses filled with topiaries, colorful blooms and exotic plants, be sure to check out the cool garden statuary, the pond and the paddock where miniature horses graze. There&amp;#039;s even an aviary. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s magical!&amp;quot; says Suzanne.   Wondering about where to stay and how to get around once you are in Kennebunkport? 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