Your Maine vacation would not be complete without a boating tour that allows you to get out on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.  There are a number of ways to accomplish this. We are often asked about the best time of the year for whale watching.  Peak whale watching season starts off the Maine coast in about… Read more »

There are not many companies around today that can boast being 100 years old.  L.L. Bean is one of the best and celebrates their 100-year anniversary this year, 2012 and we are pleased, and proud, to call the same town “home.” LL Bean is just one of the many stores here in Freeport and one… Read more »

Many people often associate Freeport with shopping and are delightfully surprised to find out how much there is to see and do throuhout the area.  They are also surprised to learn how much history there is in Freeport and the part Freeport played in the War of 1812. One of the peculiar aspects of the War of… Read more »

Guests continuously ask where they can find the best lobster.  The good news; some of the best lobster shacks can be found in and around the Freeport area. Depending upon what people are looking for, there are a number of places we recommend.  While lobster can certainly be found in the finer dining establishments, lobster… Read more »

Planning your summer vacation often includes a visit to the beach.  Maine can boast to having some of the best beaches anywhere.  Miles of soft, sandy beaches, seeming to go on forever.  Tides that make the beaches interesting and fun in that there is great exploring to be done during low tide, where many small islands… Read more »

Spring has arrived in Freeport, and at James Place Inn we are busy making preparations for all of you planning to come see us this summer and fall. Now that the weather has turned to warmer days, we are busy wrapping up our indoor projects so that we can start the outdoor beautification. Much painting has… Read more »

There is always something happening in and around Freeport and this year proves to be no exception.  With LL Bean turning 100 years old this year, there will be plenty offered to do.  There are events planned for all of the LL Bean stores however, most of them are taking place right here in Freeport. … Read more »

It is that time of year again when the Maine Innkeepers Association sponsors its annual Hospitality for Habitat promotion.  This is the 9th year for the program, which started in 2004, and is designed to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.  All participating properties donate a designated number of rooms at 50% off the regular… Read more »

Looking for a little art in your life?  The current exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art features over 70 drawings, prints, pastels and photographs as well as several sculptures, in one of the first comprehensive exhibitions at the museum devoted to the 19th century French master Edgar Degas.  The exhibit is at the museum… Read more »

The often long and cold days of February is the time many of us are thinking about warmer weather and summer vacations.  While it is fun to think about, it can often be a bit challenging to plan a trip to a place you have never been before.  That’s where we come in.  There are so… Read more »