Saint Ann's Church
Saint Ann's Church
4.5
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KK78
Bay Shore, NY890 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful stone church built in 1892 overlooking the ocean. So glad we took the time to visit, it's not far from the main town. It's free to enter and will only take about 15 minutes to view the church and grounds. Totally worth it if you love churches.
Written October 20, 2022
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kikelly22
Saint Paul, MN104 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
What a beautiful stone church! It was such a serine place. I can’t even express how gorgeous this church was made, from the wood, stones, and stained glass it was amazing. The grounds were just as gorgeous. Definitely stop and see if you’re in the area.
Written October 28, 2022
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Teammilitello
Des Moines, IA2,792 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We loved seeing this site in Maine. It’s a gem in Kennebunkport. A unique smell inside of mint proved how historical it was. They put real shells in their stained glass windows. Try to catch a Sunday church service in this unique spot. 8:00 & 10:00.
Written August 5, 2021
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663keelyh
38 contributions
Jun 2021
Beautiful, different looking church, great views! You don't need to be a fan of churches or the Bushes to appreciate this uniquely pretty spot. Very serene and the glass windows in the church are brightly colored. Worth a stop.
Written July 20, 2021
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Paula T
Scarborough, ME16 contributions
Apr 2023
I have been to this place several times. It's a very beautiful church with beautiful views of the ocean. I have parked near the church before too inside the grounds. This time, we parked and chose to walk down to Parson's Way and back. Big mistake! When we got back, the gates were closed and we had an angry caretaker to deal with. I apologized profusely, but he was very mean about it. I managed not to get too upset and he finally let me in to get my car out. I won't make that mistake again but reading these reviews it seems that others have had run-ins with him. I did not notice any signs posting the hours of the church or when the gates are locked. It was only when I googled the church and got their website that they mentioned not parking there if you walk past the church or your car will be locked in!
Written April 28, 2023
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Travel66805728786
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Aug 2024 • Family
Gate was open on a Sunday morning after the posted service time so we walked in only to be approached by an aggressive attendant who abruptly said "you know we're closed right?" We said "no, we didn't as the gate is usually closed during the service. You need to change the signage because several more people came in right behind us." I apologized multiple times and we left without being able to see the church :(
Written August 29, 2024
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Brian U
Wesley Chapel, FL93 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Had no expectations when we arrived, just had seen it on Trip Advisor and decided to stop. Beautiful stone masonry makes it a unique building. The views of the Atlantic were beautiful. I would recommend not standing on the wall. They had staffers walking around enforcing the rule. There are signs, but apparently I have bunch of rule breaking teens in my family. A 15 minute stop to see what you need to see, well worth it.
Written August 2, 2021
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Yasmina
Chicago, IL96 contributions
Sep 2022
So glad I added this to my "possible stops" list for the day of exploring. It feel off my radar and I happened to drive by it- and actually drove past. I turned around and went in "for the heck of it" and it was an absolute highlight of my trip. Not sure I have ever seen a more gorgeous spiritual setting in my life. Take me back.
Written September 12, 2022
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grdnT
North Reading, MA716 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Have come to this spot for years. Church is sometimes open for tours, but great area to have a picnic, watch the boats come and go or read a book. Always a crowd during high season, but still a peaceful area.
Written October 4, 2020
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BradleyPSmith1
Cleveland, OH78 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a truly an amazing and beautiful church. It was most unfortunate to see that some of the windows were boarded up but i hope this means that there is additional restoration underway. We've seen churches all over the world, but this one had a charm like no other.
Written November 6, 2021
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I see on their website that they don’t “open” til June 16th, but someone I know recently visited and was let inside. Does anyone know if they opened early? I was hoping to go visit on Monday or Tuesday.
Written May 31, 2019
I went to the church about three weeks ago and they were open. I think the actual church services start in June, but the church itself is usually open, at least in the warmer months.
Written June 2, 2019
In looking on their website, it states that the church is a "summer church" and only open til the last Sunday in September. How much of it can we see if we are there on Oct 4th?
Written September 8, 2018
I think you can still walk the outside grounds of the church during off season which would still be lovely.
Written September 16, 2018
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Westchester County, New York
Yep!
Written October 23, 2016
Why is this church famous?
Written August 14, 2016
It was built in 1887 and has been an operating church since 1892. The church construction is interesting as the stones used to make the church were pulled right from the Atlantic Ocean which it overlooks.
Taylor Swift performed there to debut one of her videos that was shot in Kennebunkport.
George and Barbara Bush attend mass there and it was the site that George parachuted into for his 90th birthday
Written August 27, 2016
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