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 »
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 »
Celebrate the New Year in Freeport, Maine. The holidays are over (almost) and now it is your turn to take some time for yourself. Relax, shop the sales, take in the music and fireworks New Year’s Eve, treat yourself. There is still plenty to do in Freeport. LL Bean will be offering musical events throughout… Read more »
Sparkle Weekend is one of Maine’s most popular holiday celebrations. The weekend kicks off Friday night with a Parade of Lights down Main Street, and the fun continues all weekend with a Sparkle Express Train Adventure, free horse drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, a talking Christmas Tree and much more! EVENTS ALL WEEKEND Complimentary Gift… Read more »
Looking for a quick visit to the White Mountains, including a trip on the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington? You will be glad you did! Clocking the worlds highest wind velocity at 231 mph, Mount Washington is the highest summit in the northeastern US at 6288 feet. If your time in New England is… Read more »
While many know that Freeport, Maine is home to L.L. Bean, few are aware that Freeport was once home of a bustling shoemaking industry. Opening May 14, 2015 at Freeport Historical Society is a fascinating exhibit, and look into Freeport’s past: “Cobblers to Capitalists: Two Centuries of Freeport Shoemaking.” Shoemaking was an important industry in… Read more »
LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School (ODS) Adds Adventure To Your Stay. Not familiar with the many adventures awaiting you through LL Bean’s ODS? Everything from clay shooting to kayaking to bird watching awaits you. The ODS has a variety of events and offers something for everyone, from the novice to the most experienced. If it… Read more »
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 »
L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series and Events are lining up and look to be great fun for the entire family. Check out the list and prepare to enjoy! June 5-7: L.L. Bean PaddleSports Weekend July 4: L.L. Bean Summer Concert TBA (stay tuned as this one firms up) at 7:30pm July 4: Fireworks follow the… Read more »
Spring has finally arrived here in Freeport, Maine. After the long harsh winter, I think we are all ready to welcome it and enjoy being outdoors in the sun. Despite receiving a few inches of snow just one week ago, the past four days have produced temperatures in the 60’s and all of our snow… Read more »
