Best Places To Visit In Maine; Freeport, of course. Â Recently chosen by Down East Magazine as one of the “Best Places To Live” in Maine, one visit shows you why. Â 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 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 is just one of many reasons to visit Maine. Â 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 »
Flavors of Freeport, 2017 is almost here! One of Freeport’s signature events, Flavors of Freeport, features a weekend of food and fun, and two nights of premier events! The Chef’s Signature Series on Friday and a Funkadelic dance party with Motor Booty Affair on Saturday, showcasing Freeport area restaurants, and food & alcohol producers. Throughout the weekend… Read more »
Northern Lights in Freeport! Â What a beautiful sight to see with the town all lit up and ready for the holidays. Â While L.L. Bean has sponsored the holiday lights for the past few years, they have really “amped it up” for this year’s Northern Lights show. Beginning November 18, 2016, everything was lit up once… Read more »
While the calendar is still marking summer, the weather has turned deliciously crisp! Â September in Maine is by far my favorite month here in Maine. Â The days typically range in the low-to-mid 70’s while the nights hover around 50 degrees – perfect for sightseeing and then a good night’s rest. Â The icing on the cake?… 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. Â Fall foliage and… Read more »
Back to school shopping is here. Â Hard to believe it is August 1st however, here we are once again. Â Time to think about backpacks, new pants (that fit), shoes. Â Yet there is still summer to be enjoyed, so why not combine your back-to-school shopping with a little vacation? Â Freeport is your perfect destination. Â Spend a… Read more »
Freeport is so much more than shopping. Â 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. Â Running from Cape Elizabeth (just south of Portland) to Cape Small (in the north), we… Read more »
One of the most frequently asked questions we get, besides where to find the best lobster, is where to enjoy a good walk or a nice hike. While there are many places within a short drive, we have several favorites. Here they are, in no particular order! Wolfe’s Neck State Park – nice easy trails… Read more »
