set opposite the town green, this cozy b&b in an elegant 1848 federal-style home is a 4-minute walk from bowdoin college. individually decorated rooms and suites feature en suite bathrooms, italian linens and free wi-fi; some add tvs. there's also a bar. a private cottage features a kitchenette and a separate living room with a pull-out sofa. daily hot breakfast is provided. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Portland International Jetport 39 min
Orr's Island (20 min) Desert of Maine (19 min) Landmark desert area providing a 1783 barn museum, narrated tours, nature trails & a picnic area. Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum (9 min) Free museum at Bowdoin College, with artifacts & photos from Arctic expeditions of the early 1900s. Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park (21 min) Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching. Pejepscot History Center (1 min) Bayview Gallery (8 min) Art and painting Bowdoin College Museum of Art (8 min) Free art museum with a comprehensive collection of works from a variety of periods & media. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge (16 min) Skolfield-Whittier House (1 min) Community history center celebrating the history of Brunswick, Topsham, & Harpswell, Maine. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum (5 min) Museum in the grand, restored 1820s residence of Civil War hero, college professor & governor. Harriet Beecher Stowe House (5 min) Bailey Island (25 min) Coastal destination with walking trails & sandy beaches, plus charming inns & restaurants. First Parish Church (4 min) Maine Maritime Museum (14 min) Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises. Bradbury Mountain State Park (22 min) Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles. |