Springtime in Maine is a magical season… and Searsport is one of the best spring vacations in Maine! It’s finally time to enjoy all the charming coastal towns, farmers markets, and flower gardens that Midcoast Maine offers. When planning your next visit, these are all the best things to do in spring in Searsport, Maine! …
Read MoreThe 8th Annual All Roads Music Festival is set for May 17 & 18, 2024, in beautiful Belfast, Maine. A two-day festival and celebration of local and indie music by well over a dozen local and regional musicians is sure to attract music lovers from far and wide. Over 40 Performing Artists are featured each year, representing …
Read MoreEast coast gardeners spend the winter months swooning over seed catalogs and planning trips to visit extraordinary gardens. In Maine, we are fortunate to have a happy abundance of Maine coastal gardens that can spark creativity in your garden or offer a unique venue for a special event. So, from roses to lilacs, azaleas to …
Read MoreEllsworth, Maine is a charming city on the Union River in Hancock County. It’s location along U.S. Route 1 is a major crossroads for Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, thus why it is known as the Gateway to Downeast Maine. Ellsworth has a lot more to offer than just passage, however! If you find …
Read MoreTake a deep dive into Maine’s rich seafaring history with a visit to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, ME. The museum’s extensive, indoor, and outdoor exhibits, located on 20 acres of a historic, Kennebec River shipyard, cover everything from wooden shipbuilding and sailing to lobstering and lighthouses. Bath, ME, the “City of Ships,” is …
Read MoreRockland, Maine is a classic, small, New England city located in the heart of Maine’s scenic MidCoast. The popular destination is known for its magnificent, rocky shoreline, thriving art scene, glorious harbor views, and the annual Maine Lobster Festival. Those looking to get out and experience Maine’s picturesque MidCoast will enjoy a day trip to …
Read MoreBlueJacket Shipcrafters is the oldest, most celebrated wooden boat modeling company in the country and is just a minute up the road from Captain Nickels Inn. BlueJacket Shipcrafters has been hand crafting fine wooden boat models for over 100 years. The company was started in 1905 by Horace E. Boucher (1874-1935). Boucher was a U.S. …
Read MoreAs you plan your summer getaway, you’ll want to include the best summer festivals near Searsport, ME. Summertime in Maine is like traveling back to the best days of the summer of your youth. Picture bicycling down an idyllic Main Street, staying up late to watch the blinking fireflies, and returning every year for your …
Read MoreLooking to visit one of Maine’s iconic lighthouses and soak up some panoramic waterfront views? Fort Point State Park offers both and is just ten minutes from our Searsport bed and breakfast, Captain Nickels Inn. Fort Point is a popular, 120- acre state park located in Stockton Springs, ME. Visitors to the park enjoy hiking, …
Read MoreCar enthusiasts and gearheads who find themselves in the Rockland area will want to stop by the Owls Head Transportation Museum in nearby Owls Head, ME. This popular museum is known for its impressive collection of rare and antique cars, aircraft, motorcycles, bikes, wagons, and more! The Owls Head Transportation Museum is home to a …
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