Dinner elegantly plated

Best Maine Restaurants Near Our Searsport Inn

If the first food that comes to your mind when you think of Maine is lobster, that’s not surprising. We do know our seafood and 90% of the country’s lobster comes from Maine – but the Pine Tree State has so much more to offer than seafood shacks and lobster rolls. Read on to learn …

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Best Restaurants near Penobscot Bay ME to Celebrate Something Special

One of the most frequently asked questions from our guests at Captain Nickels is restaurant recommendations for dinner. Although there are some amazing restaurants all around us, we’d like to chat about several of our favorites, which we consider among the best restaurants near Penobscot Bay, ME. Please keep asking; because everyone is different, and …

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Maine Breweries Near Searsport

Maine 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 …

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Looking Towards Spring

A tapestry of vibrant blooms, where sunlight dances on shimmering shores

After a busy summer season, the inn will be quiet for most of the winter as we continue our renovation projects and grab a few quiet weeks rest for ourselves. Our hearts are turning towards spring, eager to bask in its transformative magic.

Consider a stay in the Willard Room – our newest luxury accommodation! Located on the third floor, it offers added privacy. Updated amenities such as a walk-in jetted shower and sitting room provide luxury comforts.