Tag: Freeport Maine

Northern Lights in Freeport!

People visit L.L. Bean Northern Lights celebration, enjoying festive reindeer, holiday displays, and decorated trees outside.

Northern Lights in Freeport!  What a beautiful sight to see with the town all lit up and ready for the holidays.  While L.L. Bean has sponsored the holiday lights for the past few years, they have really “amped it up” for this year’s Northern Lights show. Beginning November 18, 2016, everything was lit up once… Read more »

Freeport B&B Celebrates Ten Years

A sign for The James Place Inn displays the address 11 Holbrook Street and indicates vacancy amid flowers.

Celebrating 10 great years in business as of September 12, 2016!  We are delighted to share the news that we have enjoyed ten years as Innkeepers of James Place Inn and we are looking forward to many more. Both Robin and I having come out of the corporate work world, we were looking for a… 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

Entrance to Freeport Village Station at dusk, perfect for vacationing in Maine or exploring what to do in Maine.

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

Shrubs with red flowers in the foreground, sandy beach, calm sea—ideal for kayaking Casco Bay and exploring its islands.

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

Rocky shoreline with boulders and trees—perfect for vacationing in Maine under a clear blue sky.

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 »

Free Concerts And Events – L.L. Bean 2016

A large band of musicians, holding various instruments, poses together on stage for a group photo.

L.L. Bean has announced their 2016 free concerts and events line up and it is Great!  Join L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine, for the annual summer celebration. Bring your lawn chair for FREE outdoor concerts under the stars in Discovery Park. Plus, don’t miss fun festivals and family-friendly events, including our Summer on the Coast Open… Read more »

Lighthouses & Schooners, Oh My!

A two-masted sailboat with tan sails glides near shore—a classic scene among the best things to do in Maine.

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 »

Vacationing In Maine

A well-maintained botanical garden with walking paths and flower beds—one of the best things to do in Maine.

Vacationing In Maine – Top 10 Things to See and Do There are so many things to see and do on your Maine vacation.  Based on what our guests have told us are their favorites, we have whittled down the list a bit to include consistent favorites.  We agree that these are among the best! … Read more »

Freeport Maine Outlets: Five Must See Shops

Freeport Maine Outlets: Five Must See Shops.  Freeport offers so many shops; some familiar and some unique and different.  These represent the “Must See,” in our opinion: