a heated outdoor pool is also on-site. studios add fully equipped kitchenettes. free coffee is offered in the morning, and there are picnic tables. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. across the street from the beach, this casual motel is 21. 7 miles from rachel carson wildlife refuge and 40. 3 miles from cape neddick and nubble lighthouse. bright, straightforward rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, cable tv, microwaves and minifridges, plus balconies or porches with seating Portland International Jetport 26 min
Fort Williams Park (36 min) Free park with a rocky shoreline, old military bunkers, big playing fields & an iconic lighthouse. Portland Observatory (28 min) Seasonal tours of the only remaining wooden maritime signal tower (built circa 1807) in the U.S. Two Lights State Park (32 min) 41-acre oceanfront park offers twin lighthouses, shoreline trails & scenic views amid a rocky coast. Scarborough Beach State Park (23 min) Ocean beach with lifeguards & a snack shack. With admission fee (state park passes not valid). Portland Museum of Art (27 min) I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper. Palace Playland (13 min) Compact, beachfront amusement park with a Ferris wheel, roller coaster & more, plus a large arcade. Victoria Mansion (26 min) This 19th-century Italian villa–style home with an ornate interior offers tours & a museum shop. Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse (32 min) Near a rocky cove, this 19th-century lighthouse station has 2 towers, one still in operation today. Ferry Beach State Park (11 min) White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs. Old Orchard Beach Pier (13 min) Destination for restaurants, bars & entertainment, including comedy shows & live music, since 1898. Aquaboggan Water Park (7 min) Small, family-oriented water park with a wave pool, slides, bumper boats & mini golf. Portland Head Light (36 min) Still operative 1791 lighthouse & navigation museum on rocky, scenic coastline in Ft. Williams Park. Seashore Trolley Museum (27 min) Long-running indoor-outdoor museum featuring restored public transit vehicles & artifacts. Crescent Beach State Park (29 min) A mile-long beach offers swimming at this oceanside park, which also has picnic areas & trails. Funtown Splashtown USA (9 min) Two parks in one, with amusement rides that run from thrilling to kiddie, plus many slides & pools. |