Tag: beaches

Best Things To Do In Maine

Best Things To Do In Maine Plan your 2017 Maine vacation now, and be sure to plan enough time to fit everything in! Hiking!  So many places, not enough time.  With ten minutes of James Place Inn, Freeport, try Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Bradbury Mountain State Park, or Winslow Park (our town park and beach)…. 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 »

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 »

Best Beach Strolls in Maine

Beach strolls are delightful any time of year here in Maine, but certainly never better than on a warm, sunny day, breeze blowing.    Whether looking for some solitary time to think, spending time with the kids, catching up with a friend, or out with your special someone, enjoy these days and your time in Maine.  A… Read more »

Lighthouses & Schooners, Oh My!

Lighthouses and Schooners.  What could be better?  While you are planning your Maine vacation and all of the activities you want to explore and enjoy, be sure to put Lighthouses on your list as well as a delightful Schooner excursion.  We have packages at James Place Inn that cover both of these Maine favorites. Our… Read more »

Girlfriend Getaway – Get Active & Have Fun

Let’s face it: life is pretty darn busy. Between work and family obligations, quality time spent with your besties can often be put on the backburner. That’s part of the reason why I love being an innkeeper: I get to see friends make time for each other and enjoy special events.  I love to  hear… Read more »

Get Outdoors in Maine

Get outdoors in Freeport and enjoy all that Maine has to offer.  Mother Nature has finally delivered enough snow to provide great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as a great walk. There are a number of opportunities very close to James Place Inn and Freeport to enjoy being outdoors.   LL Bean offers their Outdoor… Read more »

Maine Vacation – It’s All Waiting For You

Your Maine vacation is waiting for you.  Wondering what to do on your vacation to Maine, perhaps how to keep the kids entertained and your spouse/significant other happy?  No matter what it is you are looking for, it is all here waiting for you. Enjoy hitting the beach?  Check.  There are about six within a… Read more »

Top 10 Spring Activities in Freeport, Maine

Spring has finally arrived and there is so much to do in and around Freeport, Maine.  Here are our Top 10 favorite springtime activities to enjoy: Winslow Park – this is Freeport’s hidden gem.  It is our town park, sitting on a beautiful peninsula overlooking Casco Bay.  I love to walk here any time of… Read more »

10 Family Activities in Freeport, Maine

10 Family Activities in Freeport, Maine. Visit Winslow Park – just eight minutes from James Place Inn sits a gem on Casco Bay.  Winslow Park is a peninsula offering amazing views, trails to walk, and a small beach area as well.  Great for a picnic and family fun. Hike Wolfe’s Neck State Park or Bradbury… Read more »