Tag: Where to go in Maine

February Romantic Getaway

Champagne is being poured into two glasses, perfect for a February romantic bed and breakfast getaway.

February is a great time for romantic getaways, healing spa trips, scenic ski vacations, and simply relaxing after the holiday stress and whirl-wind activities. Just trying to escape the winter doldrums? Need a little rest and relaxation after the holidays? Then spend a few days with us this winter. You can do as much or… Read more »

Maine Day Trippin’

Two white buildings and wooden boats line a grassy shore—classic scenes of vacationing in Maine.

Maine Day Trippin’ is easy to do from Freeport.  If you are looking for places to go and things to do, look no further than Freeport, Maine as your home base. Throughout their stay, guests often ask us what there is to do in Freeport, besides shopping.  Our reply is “what do you like to… Read more »

Maine Lighthouses & Lobster

What says summer more than planning your trip to Maine to see our amazing Lighthouses and eat plenty of lobster.  Winter is finally releasing its hold, the crocus are up, and lobster shacks are beginning to open their doors once again.  Time to get planning that Maine vacation you have been wanting to take. Freeport… Read more »

What To Do, Where To Stay in Freeport, Maine

A sandy beach with gentle waves and a distant island—one of the best things to do in Freeport, Maine under a clear sky.

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

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 »

Best Things To Do In Maine

A white sailboat with two masts sails on calm blue water—classic scenery for a Maine vacation.

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 »

Portland, Maine Named Top Craft Beer City

Portland, Maine, just 20 minutes south of Freeport, has been named “Top Craft Beer City In The World” by website Matador Network.  (Matador Network bills itself as “the world’s largest independent travel publisher, with over 12 million unique monthly visitors”). Shout-outs were even given to specific local breweries including, Allagash, Maine Beer Company, Bissell Brothers,… Read more »

Best Places To Visit In Maine

Entrance to Freeport Village Station at dusk, perfect for vacationing in Maine or exploring what to do in Maine.

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 »

Plan Your Maine Vacation

Plan For Vacation – The Secret to Using All of Your Vacation Days This Year Study after study has proven that downtime has real benefits, and while the majority of Americans believe strongly in the value of time off, we continue to function under the assumption that endless face time serves us better than taking the… Read more »

Maine Maritime Museum – Visit Maine

A large sailboat with multiple sails glides on calm water—one of the best day trips and activities in Freeport, Maine.

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 »