OT: Advice for Trip to Freeport/Kennebunk, Maine

[doublehaul]

Thanks for the tip--looks very nice.

Also looking for great dessert/bakery spots, primarily in the Portland/Brunswick/Freeport areas if anyone knows of any.

Just to save you a little time and research, there are a Super 8, Holiday Inn and Comfort Suite at Desert Rd. exit at Freeport.
Also, if you want a decent sit down dinner, try the Harraseeket Inn, downtown Freeport, not far from L.L.Bean.

 

[royboy]

My experience with hotels in Maine (two visits in late summer) is that they are generally more expensive than a counterpart in other areas, mostly due to their relatively short tourist season, I guess. Example: a Hampton Inn might be in the neighborhood of $175/night vs $110 in many other areas. Not a scientific sample, and probably varies with the season.

 

[CF LION]

Another place that I totally forgot about is Samoset Resort. It's near Rockport. It's right on the ocean. Nice place and would be close to Freeport, etc.

 

[Thus Spake Mainer]

Best place on the waterfront to eat in Freeport is Harraseeket.

 

[sprout69]

Looking to take the wife for 3-5 nights to Maine. She's always wanted to see the coastline there and never got the chance. We're possibly looking at going during PSU's bye week (October 13-17, depending on work issues) but we'll have at minimum 3 nights to stay somewhere.

She's an LL Bean fan and would like to hit up the Freeport store. I also hear Kennebunk is a great area to explore in terms of coastline. It also seems to be prime fall foliage time up there, so it sounds like a great time to go.

Any suggestions on where to stay and things to do (or not do)? I'm not looking for a great hotel or resort because frankly, we won't be there. My only requirements are being clean and bedbug free--think Super 8, Motel 6, etc. The only exception would be a deserted property on the edge of a lake/park/etc if such a thing exists. Seemingly, Portland would be a decent place to stay because it's fairly close to our destinations.

Just got back from Portland. Second time there. Loved it. Great port district. Great restaurants. Like it better than Kennebunkport, but they are two different cultures.

Would suggest Stonewall Kitchen factory in York if it isn't too far away for you.