| in an 1813 colonial-style building on the national register of historic places, this elegant, chic boutique hotel in the historic town center is half a mile from dock square. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms add gas fireplaces and/or porches. gourmet breakfast can be served in-room or in a colorful dining room. the 9 stylish rooms and suites offer luxe linens, and en suite bathrooms with soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads, as well as free wi-fi, ipads, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. light meals, wine, coffee and cookies are also available. there's also a lounge, a terrace with fire pits, and landscaped grounds
Portland International Jetport 37 min
Ogunquit Beach (26 min)
Large, white sand beach popular in the summer for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & sunset views. Funtown Splashtown USA (27 min)
Two parks in one, with amusement rides that run from thrilling to kiddie, plus many slides & pools. Ogunquit Museum of American Art (30 min)
American art from the 1800s to now, with many works by members of the historic Ogunquit arts colony. Ferry Beach State Park (31 min)
White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs. Old Orchard Beach Pier (32 min)
Destination for restaurants, bars & entertainment, including comedy shows & live music, since 1898. Mother's Beach (8 min) Seashore Trolley Museum (8 min)
Long-running indoor-outdoor museum featuring restored public transit vehicles & artifacts. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (11 min)
This large salt marsh & estuary features hiking trails, trees & many bird-watching opportunities. Gooch's Beach (7 min)
Surfing & swimming off a sandy shoreline, with walks & sunset views on the adjoining promenade. Wells Beach (20 min)
Long stretch of sandy seashore backed by a protected estuary with trails, boardwalks & salt marshes. Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve (12 min)
Estuary, river, marsh, and nature Brick Store Museum (11 min)
Museum, history, and art Goat Island Lighthouse (7 min)
Restored to its 1950s appearance, this still-active lighthouse is accessible by boat in the summer. Moody Beach, Maine (24 min)
Popular beach for sunbathing & water pursuits with few facilities. Palace Playland (30 min)
Compact, beachfront amusement park with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster & more, plus a large arcade. |
