For guests with the travel bug, it’s always a great perk when a wedding venue has some nearby attractions worth checking out. Take, for example, the only bridge observatory in the country, which happens to be located about a ten-minute drive north of French’s Point. The Penobscot Narrows Observatory is a strange and fun little […]
There are plenty of stunning destination spots a short drive from Stockton Springs that compel many of our guests to linger on the Maine coast for a few days after the ceremony. Two of the most popular nearby spots are Acadia National Park and Port Clyde, both of which attract thousands of tourists every year […]
Just 10 miles from French’s Point in Stockton Springs is Belfast, a vibrant coastal town with a unique selection of activities, shopping, and local food. From Camden, our most recent road trip stop, it’s a straight shot north about 19 miles on Rte. 1 to Belfast. Once here, stop at the Maine Coast Welcome Center […]
The last stop on our road trip was Freeport, home of L.L. Bean and right next to the family-friendly Bradbury Mountain State Park. From Freeport, head north on Rte. 1 for about 40 miles, take a left onto ME-90 and continue for about 12 miles until you enter downtown Camden. Camden is one of our […]
The coastal town of Freeport is synonymous with the iconic outdoor retailer L.L. Bean, which anchors the downtown. But there are plenty of other attractions here that make Freeport an ideal day trip, including beautiful nature trails, tons of cultural events, especially during the summer, and, of course, plenty of great discount designer outlets. Driving […]
When you fly into Portland on your way to French’s Point, you’ll land in the International Jetport, a big-sounding name for a fairly small and easy-to-navigate airport. The Portland jetport recently expanded and now sports a beautiful, sun-drenched atrium, but it also still retains a lot of its user-friendliness. You’ll be in and out of […]