Maine

Maine has earned its Vacationland nickname from the rocky coastline to the numerous beautiful lighthouses. It’s a beautiful state with many places to visit on vacation – including several gorgeous coastal towns. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A purchase/click through one of these links may result in a commission paid to us. I’ve received …

Freeport, Maine, approximately two and a half hours from Boston, is a fabulous family-friendly road trip for a weekend away. The drive is relatively easy – just head north on 95 to 295, and you’re there. Most famous as the headquarters of LL Bean, Freeport has a lot of things to offer for families, especially …

The New England states may be small, but they boast plenty of coastline with lots of great beaches. I enjoy visiting these sandy beaches either for the day or as part of a longer vacation. Although I love the beach, I usually plan for just one or two beach days during a New England vacation, …

Portland, Maine, located a little more than 2 hours north of Boston, is known for its beautiful waterfront views and delicious food. However, Portland Maine is also a kid-friendly destination, with museums, waterfront activities, and other things kids will enjoy. Because of its proximity to our home, we typically visit Portland once or twice a …

While the state of Maine may seem like a long distance from Massachusetts, Kittery Maine is just a short drive from Boston. Located right over the New Hampshire border in Southern Maine, Kittery is a wonderful place to visit for delicious food, great outlet stores, and beautiful views. We try to visit at least once …

I hate driving but love Portland, Maine, so when the Amtrak Downeaster asked us to work with them on a weekend getaway, I was definitely thrilled to participate. My daughter had some weekend commitments for the next few weekends, so I was able to get some much-needed one-on-one time with my son. I grew up …