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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE CLEAVELAND From a Robinson R44 helicopter, Dave Cleaveland photographed The Colony Hotel. "It's within a mile of restricted airspace around the Bush compound at Walker's Point," he says. "This required a 400mm lens. I shot it a half mile away." Not that Cleaveland is a stranger to the Bush clan. "I photographed Walker's Point for Mr. and Mrs. Bush. I've done some fun things in my time, but I have never been more honored than visiting President Bush." KENNEBUNKPORT EAT: The quintessential Kennebunkport dining experience begins with fresh catch at David's KTP in Dock Square (21 Ocean Ave., 207-967- 8225; boathouseme.com/dining) with its unparalleled waterfront view. Then saunter over for a pre-game glass of wine at the Old Vines Wine Bar that's become a huge hit under its new ownership this summer. Do dinner at Earth at Hidden Pond (354 Goose Rocks Road, 207- 967-6550; earthathiddenpond.com), where you will feast on a fresh farm-to-fork menu tucked away amidst balsam trees and a birch forest. Cap the night off at Federal Jacks (8 Western Ave., 207-967-4322; federaljacks.com) for a cold beer and live music. SLEEP: High rollers will love the White Barn Inn & Spa (37 Beach Ave., 207-967-2321; whitebarninn.com ), one of only two Relais & Châteaux properties in Maine that has been around for 1 50 years. There's also the enchanting Colony hotel (140 Ocean Ave., 207-967-3331; colonymaine.com) with stunning views of Kennebunkport's rocky coast that stretch out to the Bush compound on Walker's Point. With a grand old-school porch and sprawling lawn, you can easily fall into a summer trance of watching the sunset. SHOP: With gift shops galore, places like Daytrip Society (4 Dock Sq., 207-967-4440; daytripsociety.com ) has distinguished itself with an eclectic offering of home goods and locally-crafted gifts. Another hidden gem in downtown is Rusty Fly Gallery & Gifts (24 Ocean Ave., 508-982-5398; rustyflygallery .com ), which opened last summer and offers a stunning collection of sporting art by fine artist Peter Sheppard. Finally, in the funky realm there's Abacus ( 2 Ocean Ave., 207-967- 0111; abacusgallery.com) that has everything from fine jewelry, to model airplanes, and other fun knickknacks. .