Scenic Day Trips

TRIPORIA.com Features Maine Day Trip's Maine Tours Video

2008-06-27T13:44:00Z

TRIPORIA.com has featured Maine Day Trip's video 'Maine Tours'. The video has received 5 star ratings from viewers.

Enter destination MAINE and search for all of the Maine videos. In addition to the Maine Tours video Maine Day Trip has uploaded Scenic Maine Views for an interesting slide show highlighting the scenic beauty of Maine.

TRIPORIA.com is a great resource for all of your travel videos - See it today, Live it tomorrow!

Old Port Festival ushers summer into Portland, Maine

2008-06-01T23:34:20Z

The 35th Annual Old Port Festival has a bright, warm sunny day to usher in Summer. Many local and visiting families took advantage of this fun event to thoroughly enjoy the day.

Festivals are a Maine tradition and this one is Maine's largest one day festival. The website Day Trip Nation provides you a list of many of the other festivals yet to come in 2008.

Relax and enjoy your next festival, combined with a private guided tour, by having Maine Day Trip drive your group, of up to 6 people, to the many interesting and beautiful locations in Maine. Your New England excursion is not complete until you visit us in Maine!

McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival

2008-05-23T13:14:38Z

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.

National Tourism Week ~ May 11 - 18, 2008

2008-05-11T14:23:02Z

Discover Great American Traditions during National Tourism Week.

Visit Maine

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.

Scarborough Maine Celebrates 350 Years - Linking the Past to the Present - 1658-2008

2008-05-09T12:47:38Z

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.

American Heart Association - Heart of Broadway Auction

2008-05-01T12:38:12Z

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 - Traveler's Choice 2008 Award Winner

2008-04-30T19:42:39Z

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 Preview

2008-04-21T14:14:36Z

Maine Day Trip 2008

Preview the natural beauty that you will find in Maine - the way life should be!

Greater Portland Maine Landmarks and other guided tours

2008-04-20T00:24:24Z

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 explores historic Portland, Maine

2008-04-14T12:57:50Z

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.

Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland - 26th Annual Meeting

2008-04-10T19:10:15Z

The 26th Annual Meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland was held today, April 10, 2008. The program included vendor exhibitors, luncheon, awards, and entertainment provided by the Maine State Music Theatre. This was a great networking opportunity for everyone in the hospility industry of the area. The awards presentation was a major highlight and very informative about the success of local businesses and their commitment to the community. Read about them here.

The venue was hosted by Mr. Gerard Kiladjian, Chairman of the CVB Board of Directors. Mr. Kiladjian is the General Manager of Portland Harbor Hotel.

The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland is a great resource for your vacation, tourism, meetings & conventions in the Portland Casco Bay region.

Shipyard Brewing Co.'s Fred Forsely speaks to Portland, Maine

2008-04-09T22:37:22Z

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce learned a lot about hand crafted beer today from Fred Forsely of the Shipyard Brewing Co. Shipyard is Maine's largest microbrewery. Fred gave a great presentation and you can download it here. The Chamber's Eggs & Issues meetings provide insight to the businesses and government of the Portland area. Shipyard and companies like them provide a great economic impact and benefit to the community. Cheers to Shipyard and Maine!

Leelanau Day Trips

2008-03-31T22:55:47Z

Leelanau Day Trips will be coming soon to STONEBANX Vacation Rental in Leelanau, Michigan. Doug and Michelle Hart are your hosts for a favorite vacation getaway on the shore of Lake Michigan in Leelanau County. They are currently vacationing on the east coast. The Hart family spent a fun, albeit rainy, day with me (Maine Day Trip) experiencing the New England charm of Portland, Kennebunkport, and York. The lobster bisque at Federal Jacks in Kennebunkport was one of the highlights of the day. But maybe the 1700 pound chocolate moose at the Len Libby Candy store took the 'cake'. If you are going to be in picturesque Northern Michigan be sure and stay at STONEBANX and take the Day Trip. The Hart's are great people and you will not be disappointed.

Sweetser's 16th Annual Sold on Kids Benefit Auction & Dinner

2008-03-29T14:01:48Z

With a history dating back to 1828, Sweetser has evolved into Maine's most comprehensive mental health organization for children, adults and families. The annual 'Sold on Kids' benefit auction is Saturday, April 5, at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland. Many items have been donated by local businesses including Maine Day Trip.

Coast of Maine Eagle Cam

2008-03-27T19:39:31Z

The eagles are nesting for the first time today. Here is their web cam: http://www.briloon.org/watching-wildlife/