Give the gift of a Maine coast getaway this holiday season with Captain Nickels Inn gift certificates! Why settle for giving a mere object when you can gift them the vacation experience of a lifetime? Captain Nickels Inn loves sharing the wonders of Maine with our guests. The location of our historic, MidCoast Maine inn …
Read MoreOne look at the area event calendar and it becomes very clear: the holidays have officially arrived! The coming weeks are loaded with popular seasonal events up and down Maine’s MidCoast. Rockland’s Festival of Lights, Camden’s Christmas By The Sea, Belfast’s Holiday on the Harbor, and much more! Maine is known for its picturesque seaside …
Read MoreCome to Maine this holiday season and discover all the fun, festive things there are to see and do. Drive-through holiday lights shows, winter train rides, Christmas villages, shopping, outdoor recreation, and so much more. The holidays are just around the corner and excitement is building. Maine loves to celebrate the season with events and …
Read MoreMaritime history and lighthouse enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, ME. The museum contains a fascinating collection of Coast Guard memorabilia and lighthouse artifacts, including the largest collection of lighthouse lenses in the United States! Lighthouses are as iconic as they are picturesque, evoking a range of emotions in …
Read MoreEllsworth, Maine is a charming city on the Union River in Hancock County. It’s location along U.S. Route 1 is a major crossroads for Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, thus why it is known as the Gateway to Downeast Maine. Ellsworth has a lot more to offer than just passage, however! If you find …
Read MoreAutumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year and Maine is famous for its fall foliage. Come celebrate fall in Maine with us and discover all there is to see and do near our Searsport inn during this special time of year. Once Maine’s colorful fall foliage gets rolling, there’s no stopping …
Read MoreTake in Maine’s colorful fall foliage in comfort and style while riding aboard the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad! The more than 150 year old rail line offers a variety of round trip rail excursions between Unity and Burnham, ME every year, Memorial Day through October. There’s nothing quite as spectacular as Maine’s fantastic fall …
Read MoreWoodlawn Museum, also known as the Black House, is a historic estate and house museum located in Ellsworth, ME. The 180-acre estate features a beautifully preserved, Federal style mansion, lovely gardens, walking trails, and Maine’s only tournament-sized croquet court. If your Maine getaway travels take you in the direction of Acadia National Park and Downeast …
Read MoreThe Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, ME celebrates Maine’s role in American art with rotating exhibits of more than 15,000 artworks. The museum’s Wyeth Center is famous for its large collection of artwork from “America’s First Family of Art,” N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. Art fans will not want to miss an opportunity to visit …
Read MoreLake St George is a crystal clear, spring fed lake located in Liberty, Maine. The lake and attached state park are a popular spot for swimming, boating, camping, hiking, and more. Best of all, it’s only a half-hour drive from our Searsport bed and breakfast, Captain Nickels Inn. A long, rocky coastline and delicious fresh …
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