If you love winter as much as we do, you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors in the refreshing cold air. We put our favorite ideas in this guide to winter fun in MidCoast Maine. We have included some activities close to Captain Nickels Inn and some a short drive away — …
Read MoreFor outdoor enthusiasts, Maine is a winter sports mecca. Our selection of world-renowned downhill resorts and expansive cross country-trails makes skiing Maine a joy – but that’s not all. We’re also home to excellent snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, ice climbing, and so much more. People approach winter in a variety of ways. Some of …
Read MoreWinter in Maine is a time for indoor projects, too much good food, and cozy afternoons by the fire. But when the sun starts shining more every day, and things begin to turn green, you’ll want to get outside! What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to find the best hiking trails near us …
Read MoreMaine lobster has the well-earned reputation as being some of the very best – if not THE best – lobster around. If you love lobster, you’re going to enjoy exploring our local stretch of the Maine Lobster Trail. Fresh Maine lobster. Warm lobster rolls. Lobster tails in garlic butter. Lobster bake, bisque, ravioli, salad, mac …
Read MoreThere are lots of reasons to get out and explore MidCoast Maine on a day trip but none may be more compelling than the MidCoast Maine Cheese Trail. Maine is home to countless small batch cheesemakers and many are within easy driving distance of Captain Nickels Inn. When it comes to irresistible foods, there’s nothing …
Read MoreAs you plan your summer getaway, you’ll want to include the best summer festivals near Searsport, ME. Summertime in Maine is like traveling back to the best days of the summer of your youth. Picture bicycling down an idyllic Main Street, staying up late to watch the blinking fireflies, and returning every year for your …
Read MoreIf you visit Maine at the right time of year, plan to catch glimpses of colonies of puffins that were once nearly extinct when taking one of our Maine Puffin and Whale Cruises. What’s the big deal about the puffins? If you are asking that, you have never seen one. They are so darn cute, …
Read MoreWith the close of 2022, we saw the end of our major interior projects and can begin to look towards a spring filled with exterior restoration work on our historic home. This will include replacing windows and clapboards and reproducing and replacing original trim and dental molding (when needed), not to mention painting – lots …
Read MoreGive 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 MoreGet set for a fun-filled Independence Day weekend in Searsport as we celebrate both the Maine Bicentennial and Searsport’s 175th Birthday. Events include Tall Ships Festival 2021, a 175th birthday parade, live concert and picnic, a huge fireworks display, and so much more! July 1-5, 2021 in Searsport Maine. After a year of pandemic postponements …
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