Category: Freeport Maine events

Visiting Freeport, Maine in August

Visiting Freeport, Maine in August.  There is still plenty of summer to be had!  Don’t let it slip away without a visit to Maine.  There is plenty to do, or nothing at all if you just need a break from everything.  Hit the beaches of Maine.  There are quite a number to choose from within… Read more »

Top 10 Experiences of Mid-Coast Maine

Top 10 Experiences of Mid-Coast Maine Hit The Water:  There is no better way to experience Maine’s scenery and coastline than being on the water.  This can be anything from a classic windjammer schooner, Atlantic Seal Cruises of Freeport, kayaking with LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools, or a Mail Ferry from Portland Harbor.  However you… Read more »

Summer In The Park

Summer In The Park. L.L. Bean Discovery Park, that is. We at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast are fortunate to live in Freeport, home and headquarters to L.L. Bean. L.L. Bean is a great company and very generous to the visitors and those living in the community. One of the great things they do… Read more »

L.L. Bean Paddle Sports Weekend

L.L. Bean Paddle Sports Weekend.  It’s finally time to hit the water!  Come to Freeport, Maine May 30-June 1, 2014 to check out the latest in sporting adventures.  There will be free boat testing on Casco Bay as well as the opportunity to explore a huge selection of boats at L.L. Bean.  There will also… Read more »

LL Bean Announces Summer Concert Series 2014

LL Bean announces their summer concert series.  Each summer LL Bean hosts various musical acts in Discovery Park here in Freeport, less than two blocks from James Place Inn.  This 2014 season looks to be another winner with Toad The Wet Sprocket kicking off the season on July 4th.  Great songs like “All I Want”… Read more »

LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School in Freeport, Maine

LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School is waiting for you to have an adventure of a lifetime.  Many of our guests come to Freeport not only to shop but too experience all that Freeport has to offer.  One of the best deals in town is LL Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School.  On the offering for spring and… Read more »

AAA Freeport Member Appreciation Day

AAA is gearing up to have their first Freeport Member Appreciation Day of the year, Sunday, May 4th.  This is an event that AAA hosts several times a year here in Freeport, Maine.  It is a great time to shop Freeport and use the coupons they hand out to do a bit of spring shopping. … Read more »

Freeport Theater of Awesome

Freeport Theater of Awesome has a great lineup for 2014.  For those unfamiliar with the theater, it is a theater offering live performances and providing world-class, family-friendly variety entertainment.  The theater continues to be such a wonderful addition to Freeport, allowing guests to shop, have dinner and take in a show, all without moving their… Read more »

James Place Inn Wins Small Business of the Year Award

We are honored to announce that James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast has been awarded Small Business of the Year Award.  The announcement was made Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the FreeportUSA Annual Meeting.  The award is given to a business that has a single location and exemplifies best business practices while also supporting the… Read more »

Fiore Olive Oils and Vinegars offered at James Place Inn

A great new addition has arrived in Freeport:  Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars and we have samples as gifts to you here at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast.  If you enjoy great olive oils and balsamic vinegars, this is great news for you! Fiore opened their doors here in Freeport in the fall… Read more »