Portland, Maine, just 20 minutes south of Freeport, has been named “Top Craft Beer City In The World” by website Matador Network. (Matador Network bills itself as “the world’s largest independent travel publisher, with over 12 million unique monthly visitors”). Shout-outs were even given to specific local breweries including, Allagash, Maine Beer Company, Bissell Brothers,… Read more »
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Maine Flower Show 2017
The Maine Flower Show 2017 is set to open Wednesday, March 29 and running through Sunday, April 2. This is one of my favorite events, heralding in spring and thinking of digging in the dirt! The Maine Flower Show is typically held two weeks earlier than it is this year. The latest of the event… Read more »
Best Places To Visit In Maine
Best Places To Visit In Maine; Freeport, of course. Recently chosen by Down East Magazine as one of the “Best Places To Live” in Maine, one visit shows you why. While Freeport is known to many for its shopping there is so much more to do and explore, any time of year. Stroll downtown Freeport… Read more »
Maine Maritime Museum – Visit Maine
Maine Maritime Museum is just one of many reasons to visit Maine. Located in Bath (about twenty minutes from Freeport), the museum has a long and varied history, beginning in 1962. In 1962 seven residents of Bath, Maine formed the Marine Research Society of Bath, which did business for years as the Bath Marine Museum…. Read more »
Favorite Maine Sites
While the calendar is still marking summer, the weather has turned deliciously crisp! September in Maine is by far my favorite month here in Maine. The days typically range in the low-to-mid 70’s while the nights hover around 50 degrees – perfect for sightseeing and then a good night’s rest. The icing on the cake?… Read more »
Fall Foliage and Lighthouses
Nothing says Fall in Maine like a visit to one, or several, of our lighthouses. The “Lighthouse State” of Maine offers some of the most scenic lighthouses in the country. Boasting more than 60 options lighting up the coastline, you could plan a whole trip around these historical and iconic Maine beacons. Fall foliage and… Read more »
Back To School Shopping
Back to school shopping is here. Hard to believe it is August 1st however, here we are once again. Time to think about backpacks, new pants (that fit), shoes. Yet there is still summer to be enjoyed, so why not combine your back-to-school shopping with a little vacation? Freeport is your perfect destination. Spend a… Read more »
Top Paddling Destinations in Casco Bay
Freeport is so much more than shopping. For those who love to hike and paddle, the mid-coast region of Maine is a spectacular destination. Casco Bay is home to 365 islands covering 200 square miles of the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Running from Cape Elizabeth (just south of Portland) to Cape Small (in the north), we… Read more »
Walking & Hiking Near Freeport
One of the most frequently asked questions we get, besides where to find the best lobster, is where to enjoy a good walk or a nice hike. While there are many places within a short drive, we have several favorites. Here they are, in no particular order! Wolfe’s Neck State Park – nice easy trails… Read more »
Amtrak Downeaster
The Amtrak Downeaster is your car-free connection from Boston, Massachusetts to Freeport, Maine. Pick up the train at Boston’s North Station and arrive in Freeport, Maine. Stroll the two blocks to your room at James Place Inn, or let us know when you plan to arrive and we will be waiting for you. Shop at… Read more »
