Tag: freeport maine

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 »

Free Concerts And Events – L.L. Bean 2016

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!

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

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: L.L. Bean (of course) – Freeport is world headquarters to L.L. Bean.  Started in 1912, L.L. Bean now encompasses what is referred to as a “campus,” with four… Read more »

Portland Science Center a Great Addition

The Portland Science Center in Portland, Maine is a great addition to the offering of activities in and around the Freeport area.  Located just twenty minutes to the south of Freeport, Portland Science Center opened last fall with the “Body Works” exhibit.  The current exhibit is a “double-feature” with “Space: A Journey To Our Future”… Read more »

Maine Restaurant Week 2016

Maine Restaurant Week 2016 is soon to be underway.  This is the 8th annual MRW, the statewide celebration of Maine’s restaurant community, a community filled with hospitality professionals who depend on year-round business from loyal and adoring customers.  What better time to explore all of the amazing food Maine has to offer, taking advantage of no… Read more »

Spa, Knit & Spin 2016, Freeport, Maine

Spa, Knit & Spin 2016 Weekend is quickly approaching.  Make your plans to attend and hang out with your gal pals.  The weekend is February 26-28, 2016 and it is happening in Freeport, Maine.  While activities are hosted primarily at Hilton Garden Inn, our James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast is an ideal location to… Read more »