The bustling city of Portland Maine is known for its vibrant arts scene, trendy shops, delicious restaurants, beautiful waterfront, and modern breweries. Located about 2 hours from Boston, Portland Maine is an easy city to get to. Travelers can drive, or take the Amtrak Downeaster right into the city. If you are planning a trip, …
Freeport, Maine, approximately two and a half hours from Boston, is a fabulous family-friendly road trip for a weekend away. The drive is relatively easy – just head north on 95 to 295, and you’re there. Most famous as the headquarters of LL Bean, Freeport has a lot of things to offer for families, especially …
I’ve visited Portland Maine a few times – both on press trips (at no/limited cost) and at full cost to me on family vacations. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. A purchase/click through one of these links may result in a commission paid to us. Portland, Maine is an eclectic, artsy, …
Portland, Maine is one of our favorite local vacation destinations, and we especially love staying the quaint Old Port area. I’ve always wanted to stay in the luxurious Portland Harbor Hotel, a charming boutique hotel located right in the heart of Old Port. Recently, my son and I had the opportunity to spend one night …
Thanks to the Amtrak Downeaster for partnering with us on this trip to Portland, Maine. All opinions are my own. I hate driving but love Portland, Maine, so when the Amtrak Downeaster asked us to work with them on a weekend getaway, I was definitely thrilled to participate. My daughter had some weekend commitments for …
While Maine may seem like a long distance from Massachusetts, Kittery Maine is just a short drive from Boston. Located right over the New Hampshire border, Kittery is a wonderful place to visit for delicious food, great outlet shops, and beautiful views. We try to visit at least once a year – preferably in the …