Scenic Day Trips

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The McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival opens today May 23rd and continues through May 26th.  Beauty grows here in South Paris, Maine.  Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this 1840 homestead and gardens.  Contact Maine Day Trip for your private day trip to the garden and other Spring enhanced locations.

Discover Great American Traditions during National Tourism Week.

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Maine is a world-class destination!

Portland, Maine founded in 1632.

The islands in Casco Bay were called The Calendar Islands by Captain John Smith because he thought there were 365 of them.  There are about 136 islands in the bay but over 2,000 along the coast of Maine.

The Maine town of Scarborough celebrates it's 350th year since incorporation on July 14, 1658.
 
The Celebration Weekend begins Thursday, July 10 and ends Monday, July 14, 2008 with many events where young and old, generational and new residents can mingle in an informational and affordable atmosphere.

For more information please visit www.scarborough350.org.

The American Heart Association's (Portland, Maine region) Heart of Broadway is an exciting, festive evening of dining, dancing and bidding on select Live and Silent auction items -- all to benefit research and other key efforts of the American Heart Association. 

Maine Day Trip has donated a private customized day trip/tour for the auction to benefit the American Heart Association.

This gala event is on May 31, 2008 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland.

Bar Harbor, Maine has been selected in the top 100 world destinations by Tripadvisor's Traveler's Choice 2008 Awards. 

Maine Day Trip provides you with customized and private tours from the Portland area to Bar Harbor and many other mid-coast and down-east locations.

A trip and tour to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is spectacular and very memorable.  Maine is the premier summer vacation location!

Maine Day Trip 2008

Greater Portland Landmarks is an organization that not only strives to preserve Portland's historic buildings but also educates with tours, presentations, and literature.  Their school programs bring to life the history, places, and people, of Portland's past.  'Fifteen Places to Know' is an excellent example of their work.

The Neal Dow House (1829) tour provides an unparalleled insight into Portland's government and society.  As the 9th mayor of Portland he became the 'Father of Prohibition' in 1851.  Neal Dow became a national and international figure with the advent of Prohibition.  He also became a Colonel and Brigadier General in the 13th Infantry of Maine during the Civil War.  He was captured by the Confederates and held prisoner in Virginia.  Take the house tour and learn about his influence during a critical time of our United States history.

Tate House (1755) is a premier example of architecture and life prior to the Revolutionary War.  The house was built by Captain George Tate (1700-1794) a Senior Mast Agent for the British Royal Navy.  The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.  This outstanding tour of house and gardens is one of the finest in New England.  Don't miss it!

Maine Day Trip will provide you and your group (1 to 6 people) a historic and scenic private driving tour of Portland and the surrounding areas.  Let us take you to each of these landmarks so that you can experience the 'inside' tours as well.

Maine Day Trip is exploring the historic sites and early history of Portland, Maine.  Portland has significant events in its past that helped form the desire for independence and creation of the United States of America.  The first British settlement of Portland was in 1628 and statehood was achieved in 1820.  During this time, Portland was a very prosperous and growing community overcoming many disasters.  The town was destroyed four times, with the latest on July 4, 1865 by fire.  This was the largest fire of its time in the U.S., creating 10,000 homeless people.  Prior to that, Captain Henry Mowat was responsible for the bombardment of Portland during the American revolution in 1775.  Captain Mowat also helped create the greatest American naval disaster, prior to Pearl Harbor, by defeating nineteen U.S. ships in Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Recommended tours include the Portland Observatory museum (which has nothing to do with astronomy) built in 1807.  It is the only remaining maritime signal station in the U.S. 

Also, Victoria Mansion, built in 1858 is an Italian style villa worth a tour.  The fully furnished museum is an excellent view of the grand style of a summer cottage built by Ruggles Sylvester Morse who spared no expense in its design, materials, and furnishings.  Victoria Mansion is a National Historic Landmark in Portland, Maine.

When you visit Portland, be sure to allow time to take some of these tours.  The museum docents are very knowledgeable and are happy to answer your questions.