Visit Maine Like a Mainer!
On our
blog
we're in the middle of a series entitled Visit Maine Like a Mainer! The series gives an overview of the sights, attractions and events in the various
regions throughout
Maine.
The series was prompted by the questions we receive, and feedback indicating that information about areas other than the most popular is not
easy to find -- especially for the first-time visitor!
So far we've discussed The Maine Beaches, Greater Portland and Casco Bay (Part
1 - Portland area) and (Part 2 - Freeport and surrounding area), and Downeast and Acadia. Upcoming posts are planned for the other regions, as well as
for
several of the sub-regions.
Speaking of seeing Maine like a Mainer, have you ever admired the lupine (British spelling is lupin) along Maine's scenic highways? Because of the
amount of spring rain this year, we had beautiful lupine, so we took a ride and snapped a lot of photos to share with you! View them on our Facebook page (become a fan, while you're there!).
Maine Events
We received an email from L.L. Bean, reminding us of their giant July 4th celebration, taking place here in Freeport, on July 4 and continuing on
July 5.
This is a great event every year, from the morning parade put on by the town of Freeport (we all gather on the front lawn, as it goes right past the
front of Brewster House), to the sidewalk sales and other events, free concerts at L.L. Bean (Patty Loveless is on Saturday night, July 4), followed
by a huge (and we do mean huge) fireworks show. It is a fun time for all!
Read more about the events in Maine.
Map of Maine Lobster Shacks
Not too long ago we wrote a blog post about lobster in Maine (Visiting Maine Part 4 - Lobster, Lobstah, Ahhh, Heaven). In that post we mentioned an article from Travel + Leisure magazine
from a few years ago, called "10 Best Lobster Shacks in Maine." We noted that a couple of our favorites were missing from the list.
We've also posted previously about the seasons for lobster, hard and soft shells, etc., in a post called "Where Should I Go for Maine
Lobster."
Little did we know, but Travel + Leisure has updated that article with a June, 2009 version of "10 Best Lobster Shacks in Maine." There are some
wonderful places for lobster in that article, but we still think they're missing some good ones.
See our map and suggestions for Maine lobster shacks
July/August Events
July 1-3, 5-11 Crazy For You - Maine State Music Theatre
July 4 Patty Loveless - L.L. Bean Summer
Concert Series
July 11 Dan Zanes - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
July 15-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 1 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Maine State Music Theatre
July 17-19 Camp Parents Weekend 1
July 17 Historic Bed and Breakfast Open Houses
July 18 Matt Dusk - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
July 24-26 Camp Parents Weekend 2
July 25 Punch Brothers - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
Aug 1 Blues Travellers - L.L. Bean Summer Concert
Series
Aug 5-8, 11-15, 18-22 The Drowsy Chaperone - Maine State Music Theatre
Aug 8 Dar Williams - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
Aug 15 The Wallflowers - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
Aug 21 Historic Bed and Breakfasts Open Houses
Aug 22 Maine Songwriters Festival - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
Aug 29-31 Bowdoin College Orientation
Aug 29 Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience - L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series
Did You Enjoy Your Stay at Brewster House?
We certainly hope you did! If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please email or call us to let us know! If you would like
to share your comments on your stay with others, please consider posting a
review on Trip Advisor!
Keep up with Freeport and Brewster House at our News blog. You can also follow us on Twitter
or Facebook. We're
looking forward to your next visit to Brewster House!
Scott & Ruth
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Scott & Ruth Thomas, Innkeepers
Brewster House Bed &
Breakfast
