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 »
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Freeport Hotels – Flavors of Freeport
Flavors of Freeport. The 9th Annual Flavors of Freeport is almost here! Mark your calendars and make plans to be in Freeport, Maine February 19-21, 2016. This is a great winter event you will not want to miss. Throughout the weekend you will find a variety of food events from chocolate factory tours and cocktail… Read more »
Celebrate The New Year in Freeport, Maine
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 2015 Freeport, Maine
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 »
The Mount Washington Cog Railway
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 »
Maine Foodie Tours
Maine has really hit it big on that national food scene in the past few years, and with good reason. With so much fresh seafood, amazing locally grown beef, and an abundance of fresh produce, there has never been a better time to partake in one of the many food tours offered in Portland, just… Read more »
“Two Centuries of Freeport Shoemaking” at Freeport Historical Society
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 »
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 »
LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School Adds Adventure
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 »
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 »