Fall Festival in Freeport, Maine

Fall is in the air here in Freeport, Maine and at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast, too.   The mums have been planted, the early mornings are crisp and cool, and the occasional tree is beginning to show a hint of color.  Time to get out and enjoy some of this and what better time… Read more »

Summer in Freeport, Maine

We are having the most glorious summer days at James Place Inn here in Freeport and in Maine in general, meaning there is still plenty of time to enjoy these last few weeks of summer.  If you are feeling like summer is passing too quickly and you have not had a chance to get in… Read more »

LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School

The LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School continues to delight our guests.  Guests of James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast this past weekend were new to Freeport, so we spent some time acquainting them with things to see and do.  They had brought their bicycles and were looking for some good routes to take.  We provided… Read more »

What Is There To Do In Freeport, Maine?

We are often asked “what is there to do in Freeport, Maine?”  Our response is always “tell us what you like to do and we can  likely find something of interest to you.”  Within a fifteen minute drive, Freeport can offer lighthouses, kayaking, hiking, shopping, awesome lobster shacks, antiquing, live theater, movies, dining, live music,… Read more »

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Worth a Visit

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are located just 45 minutes from Freeport, Maine in the delightful area of Boothbay.  The Gardens have become a top attraction and have just won a top award from TripAdvisor.  The Gardens are but six years old and were named No. 1 public garden by Trip Advisor earlier this year. … Read more »

Things To Do in Freeport, Maine

Here at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast in Freeport, we spend a lot of time with our guests; helping them plan their day, talking about what they enjoy, talking food and restaurants – whatever people might need.  A favorite activity enjoyed by many, including us, is the cruise aboard the Atlantic Seal out to… Read more »

June in Maine

June in Mane can bring such beautiful days and today was no exception.  We were able to catch a few hours away from James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast this afternoon and headed straight for one of the many state parks of Maine: Two Lights State Park.  Two Lights boasts some spectacular views of the… Read more »

Lighthouses and Lobster in Freeport, Maine

Thoughts of Maine goes hand-in-hand with lighthouses and lobster, and here at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast we could not agree more.  There are many lighthouses here in Maine and are always a top attraction, even in rainy weather.   In fact, many people, myself included, think they are more fun and interesting in the fog… Read more »