What to do and where to stay? Common questions when you are planning your Maine vacation and ones which we get often from our guests as they call us to ask questions about the nearest beaches, lighthouses, hiking trails, lobster shacks. You get the picture. While known for being home to LL Bean and many… Read more »
Explore Casco Bay with Calendar Islands Tours. (Casco Bay is often referred to as the Calendar Islands as you could visit a different island every day of the year). New this year, this is a great way to experience Casco Bay. Bring your friends and family and enjoy everything from relaxing Evening Cruises along the… Read more »
L.L. Bean SUmmer In The Park Series has been announced and it is one you are going to want to make plans for. There is so much going on in Freeport this summer. We look forward to seeing you here! Things kick off July 4th weekend and run ever weekend through Labor Day, September 2,… Read more »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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