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►Courtyard
Marriott - South Portland. Only 3 miles from Portland Jetport, minutes from the Maine Mall, and with easy access to I95 and 295, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport is in the perfect location to begin a birding adventure in Maine. After a flight into Maine's largest airport, a stay at this Platinum Award property makes a good jump off point for traveling to other destinations throughout the state. But save plenty of time to explore nearby Scarborough Marsh and other local hotspots. Some of the best birding in the state happens to be right nearby. Certified: Environmental Leader. ► The Pride Motel and Cottages - Scarborough. You can't get much closer to Scarborough Marsh than this. Enjoy a good night's sleep and then greet the dawn by sorting out the Nelson's and Saltmarsh Sparrows just down the road. Or drive another six minutes and try your luck with Roseate Terns at Pine Point. With the marsh and the Eastern Trail Bicycle Path so close, active people seek out the motel for its convenience. Kitchens in the cottages make mealtimes flexible and inexpensive for a birder on the go. The quiet grounds are secluded from busy Route One, so the convenience of its location does not come at the cost of a noisy night. Certified: Environmental Leader. |
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Suites by Hilton - Scarborough. Homewood Suites by Hilton is nestled at the entrance to Southborough Business Park, and tucked behind the brand new exciting Sebago Brewing Company, just minutes from Portland Jetport. It is ideal for anyone looking for corporate housing for a short or extended stay in the area. This all-suite upscale residential living style hotel offers all the comforts of home while traveling. It's a must for executives who wouldn't think of leaving home without binoculars. Sure it's close to most of the largest companies in Maine's largest city. Nobody else needs to know that it is also close to Maine's largest saltwater marsh and a dozen other great birding sites. |
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James Place Inn - Freeport. Tucked away on a quiet side street just around the corner from LL Bean, guests enjoy having the entire town just a few paces away from the Inn's peaceful seclusion. It's the best of both worlds. Each room is unique, some with Jacuzzi tubs and wood-burning fireplaces. All have Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and private baths. The amenities and solitude may encourage you to linger, but don't. The nearby birding is too good, and the list of other possible adventures includes lighthouses, lobster pounds, museums, sailing, and whale-watching. You're only about an hour away from the closest puffin tour boat. The inn is adventure-friendly, offering a number of specials and packages, and a variety of sample itineraries. Certified: Environmental Leader. |
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Cedar Inn B&B - Freeport. It's just a two block walk from this charming B&B to the world famous LL Bean store, not to mention the many outlet stores and restaurants nearby. The true flavor of Maine is concentrated in this little town. For birders, though, Freeport is attractive because it is just a short distance from several state-famous birding spots, including Bradbury Mountain - Maine's #1 hawk-watching site during spring migration. Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Winslow Park, and Maine Audubon's Mast Landing are also very close. From here, it's only a half hour to Portland, and all of the sites of the Maine Beaches and Midcoast regions are within an easy daytrip distance of the inn. Certified: Environmental Leader. |
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Western Freeport Inn - Freeport. The Inn consists of two buildings on 25 acres overlooking a beautiful salt marsh of the Cousins River. Because of their location, each building has unique traits which tend to suit particular personalities. Birders will like it because of its easy access to Routes 1 and I-295, making it simple to run up the coast or down for a day of adventure. Of course, it is just minutes to LL Bean or the many outlet stores. The inn has all the convenient amenities its fans have come to expect from Best Western Inns. The Freeport Cafe on premises is great for on-the-go dining. But save one evening for a meal at a classic Maine seafood restaurant just a few hundred yards down the road in Yarmouth - The Muddy Rudder. |
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| ►Fairfield
Inn and Suites - Brunswick. Brunswick straddles the line between the Greater Portland region and the Midcoast region, with easy access to both. Travel a short distance south to LL Bean in Freeport or wander east to the famous beaches of Reid and Popham Beach State Parks. Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, which imbues the town with an appreciation for fine arts and nature. The Fairfield Inn and Suites fit neatly into this sensibility. Certified: Environmental Leader. |
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