With so many winter events in MidCoast Maine, it’s time to start planning! During your stay, there will also be plenty of time to participate in some fun winter sports along with some snuggle time by a cozy fire. The stereotypical portrayal of a native Mainer is often grizzled and gruff, but let us assure …
Read MoreCome to Maine this holiday season and discover all the fun, festive things there are to see and do. Drive-through holiday lights shows, winter train rides, Christmas villages, shopping, outdoor recreation, and so much more. The holidays are just around the corner and excitement is building. Maine loves to celebrate the season with events and …
Read MoreOne look at the area event calendar and it becomes very clear: the holidays have officially arrived! The weeks leading up to the holidays are loaded with popular seasonal events up and down Maine’s MidCoast. Rockland’s Festival of Lights, Camden’s Christmas By The Sea, Belfast’s Holiday on the Harbor, and much more! Maine is known …
Read MoreWith the close of 2022, we saw the end of our major interior projects and can begin to look towards a spring filled with exterior restoration work on our historic home. This will include replacing windows and clapboards and reproducing and replacing original trim and dental molding (when needed), not to mention painting – lots …
Read MoreGive the gift of a Maine coast getaway this holiday season with Captain Nickels Inn gift certificates! Why settle for giving a mere object when you can gift them the vacation experience of a lifetime? Captain Nickels Inn loves sharing the wonders of Maine with our guests. The location of our historic, MidCoast Maine inn …
Read MoreGet set for a fun-filled Independence Day weekend in Searsport as we celebrate both the Maine Bicentennial and Searsport’s 175th Birthday. Events include Tall Ships Festival 2021, a 175th birthday parade, live concert and picnic, a huge fireworks display, and so much more! July 1-5, 2021 in Searsport Maine. After a year of pandemic postponements …
Read MoreThe days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping, which can mean only one thing: it’s time to plan that Maine fall foliage getaway! Autumn is a magical season. While it marks the end of warm summer fun and the inevitable march towards winter, it also brings with it a stunning panoply of colors. …
Read MoreMaine has been at the forefront of the craft beer movement since 1996, with craft breweries and micropubs found all over the state. Plans are underway for the opening of Searsport’s first brewery in the summer of 2023, until then there are several popular Maine breweries quite close by. Locally produced craft beers are a …
Read MoreMilitary fans, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys eye-popping views will enjoy a visit to Fort Knox Maine State Park. At more than 150 years old, it is Maine’s largest historic fort and one of the best-preserved military fortifications in New England. Fort Knox State Park is located on the west bank of the Penobscot …
Read MoreEnjoy panoramic views of Penobscot Bay, tide pools teeming with life, hiking trails, and more with a visit to Moose Point State Park. Less than five minutes down the road from our Searsport bed and breakfast, Captain Nickels Inn. Maine’s rugged coastline is iconic and one of the most scenic parts of the entire country. …
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