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 …
Maine
Maine With Kids
Maine is one of our favorite family travel destinations. Located in the northern part of New England, Maine offers many different cities and towns that are great for a family vacation.
Because Maine isn't too far from our home outside of Boston, we travel there frequently. There are several cities, like Portland, Maine, which are quaint and fun to visit. But there are also many gorgeous seaside towns, and fabulous ski resorts.
Thinking of visiting Maine with kids? Check out these posts below, which include hotel reviews and destination reviews.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
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 …
New England may be a relatively small region compared to the rest of the United States, but it offers many different types of activities for families. From the beaches of Cape Cod to skiing in the White Mountains and Green Mountains, you’ll have so many different opportunities to explore the outdoors when you visit this …
Portland, Maine is an eclectic, artsy, and quaint seaside town that is great for families to visit. The Old Port district within Portland, located right by the waterfront, is one of the several historic districts in the town. While I also love exploring the Arts District, the Old Port area of Downtown Portland Maine is …