#1 Motorcycle cruise for all of you motorcycle enthusiasts: Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail was voted #1 by USA Today readers and there is a great way to see Maine and Nova Scotia while saving some of the driving: Nova Star Ferry. A June 2014 poll by USA Today readers selected the 10 best places to… Read more »
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“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 »
Things To Do In Freeport: Summer Activities
Freeport and the surrounding area offer so much to do, especially during the summer season. This summer looks to be no exception. One of the best things offerings is summer theater. Maine State Music Theatre is just up the road in Brunswick and the line up for this season is one of the best yet. … Read more »
L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series & Events
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 Arriving to Freeport, Maine
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 »
Things To Do IN Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine is an easy 20 minutes from Freeport (just south on I-295), making Freeport an ideal location to base out of. Many of our guests like the relative quiet and charm of Freeport but also want to see sights in Portland. One must-see event happening in Portland this summer is the Tall Ships. It is… Read more »
10 Family Activities in Freeport, Maine
10 Family Activities in Freeport, Maine. Visit Winslow Park – just eight minutes from James Place Inn sits a gem on Casco Bay. Winslow Park is a peninsula offering amazing views, trails to walk, and a small beach area as well. Great for a picnic and family fun. Hike Wolfe’s Neck State Park or Bradbury… Read more »
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