Maine Day Trip Tours - Blog tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013-01-09:/tours/blog//3 2013-05-12T13:53:46Z Sightseeing Tours and Shore Excursions in Maine Movable Type Pro 5.2.3 Maine Sensations tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.146 2013-05-12T13:45:02Z 2013-05-12T13:53:46Z smell pines feel cool winds see water and land hear birds sing taste salt air... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ scarborough_marsh_sunrise_sharp.jpgsmell pines

feel cool winds

see water and land

hear birds sing

taste salt air

]]> U.S. Civil War Soldier - Greenleaf R. Libby tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.145 2013-04-25T12:33:05Z 2013-04-25T12:53:13Z Greenleaf Rogers Libby U.S. Civil War enlisted Private in Company D Maine 12th Infantry Regiment on 1 Jan 1864 Born 14 July 1836 in Augusta, Maine Maine Day Trip provides tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations~your style ~your pace... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Greenleaf_Libby.jpgGreenleaf Rogers Libby

U.S. Civil War enlisted Private in Company D

Maine 12th Infantry Regiment on 1 Jan 1864

Born 14 July 1836 in Augusta, Maine

Maine Day Trip provides tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Yarmouth Maine - 333 Years of History Since 1680 tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.144 2013-04-22T16:24:53Z 2013-04-22T16:54:42Z Step Into Historic Yarmouth Maine Historic Yarmouth Originally Settled 1680 Old Baptist Meeting House 1796 First Parish Church 1867 First Parish Church Steeple Homes of Historic Yarmouth Captain Reuben Merrill House 1858 Captain Reuben Merrill's "Champlain" Captain Reuben Merrill... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/  

Step Into Historic Yarmouth Maine

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historic_yarmouth_maine.jpgHistoric Yarmouth Originally Settled 1680

 

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Maine Day Trip provides tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> EXPLORE Day Trips tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.142 2013-04-01T14:18:43Z 2013-04-01T15:16:56Z Maine_Day_Trip_Tours.pdfMaine Day Trip Tours will host your visit to Maine's interesting and scenic locations with a private tour ~your style ~your pace ~your experience... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ mainemotorcoach.bmp

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and scenic locations with a private tour

  ~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Spring Adventures in Maine tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.141 2013-03-30T14:06:07Z 2013-04-01T14:15:31Z Learn to sail on Casco Bay to jump start your spring, summer, and fall adventures Maine Day Trip Tours is able to host your visit to Maine's interesting and scenic locations with a private tour ~your style ~your pace... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ sailingschool.jpg

Learn to sail on Casco Bay to jump start your spring, summer, and fall adventures

mainedaytriptours.jpgMaine Day Trip Tours is able to host your visit to Maine's interesting

and scenic locations with a private tour

  ~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Sightseeing & Tours in Maine tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.140 2013-02-20T18:57:12Z 2013-02-20T19:23:12Z Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Portland Head Lighthouse

There is More to Maine - Sightseeing & Tours

click here for a 3 minute overview of the special sights and tours of Maine

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Maine Day Trip Tours is able to host your visit to Maine's interesting and scenic locations with a private tour  ~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Maine Lighthouse Tours tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.139 2013-01-20T18:20:57Z 2013-04-04T15:24:19Z Portland Head Light is located in Cape Elizabeth at Fort Williams This is the "must see" lighthouse while you are in Maine This is one of the world's most photographed lighthouses Contact Maine Day Trip Tours to schedule a day... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Lighthouses_Page_03.jpgPortland Head Light is located in Cape Elizabeth at Fort Williams

This is the "must see" lighthouse while you are in Maine

 This is one of the world's most photographed lighthouses

Contact Maine Day Trip Tours to schedule a day trip to your favorite lighthouse

The Museum at Portland Head Light is in the keeper's house

Museum is open Memorial Day to October 31

Lighthouses_Page_04.jpgRam Island Ledge Light House is at the entrance to Portland's Harbor

It can be seen from Portland Head Light

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The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, known as "Bug Light", is in South Portland

The lighthouse and park provide an excellent view of the Portland skyline across the bay

Lighthouses_Page_06.jpgSpring Point Ledge Lighthouse is in South Portland at Fort Preble

The light is open for interior tours from July thru September weekends

There is a small per person fee, a moderately difficult walk and ladder climb

Contact Maine Day Trip Tours for availability of private tours for 10 or more

Lighthouses_Page_07.jpgCape Elizabeth Lighthouse, known as "Two Lights", is in Cape Elizabeth

The Lobster Shack At Two Lights provides a commanding view of the lighthouse

There is no access to the lighthouse or surrounding properties

Lighthouses_Page_08.jpgCape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Light, is in York, Maine

This is a premier location for your family picnic

There is no access to the lighthouse or it's grounds on Nubble Rock

Lighthouses_Page_09.jpgPemaquid Point Light is in Bristol, Maine

Interior access is available from Memorial Day to Columbus Day

Lighthouse interior access dependent on volunteers availability

There is no fee for the lighthouse, parking fees are required

Lighthouses_Page_10.jpgOwls Head Light is at Owls Head, Maine

There is no acces to the lighthouse interior

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Bass Harbor Lighthouse is on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park

There is no access to the lighthouse interior

 

Maine Day Trip provides tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> "Downton Abbey" of Portland, Maine tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.138 2013-01-09T14:50:05Z 2013-01-09T15:57:41Z Victoria Mansion is the "Downton Abbey" of Portland, Maine. Built in 1858, by Ruggles Sylvester Morse, as an elegant summer home, it has survived intact and is fully decorated and furnished mostly unchanged. Imagine yourself, in full formal attire, as... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Victoria Mansion is the "Downton Abbey" of Portland, Maine.  Built in 1858, by Ruggles Sylvester Morse, as an elegant summer home, it has survived intact and is fully decorated and furnished mostly unchanged.  Imagine yourself, in full formal attire, as you tour through each of the spacious rooms.  Marvel at the splendor and let it overtake all of your senses.  Feel the style of opulent splendor as you ascend the grand staircase.

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Maine Day Trip provides tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Sightseeing Tours and Excursions to Enhance Maine Vacations in 2013 tag:mainedaytrips.com,2013:/tours/blog//3.137 2013-01-07T18:03:10Z 2013-01-07T18:48:05Z Experience memorable auto tours and excursions originating from Portland, Kennebunkport and Freeport, Maine. Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Located in Portland, ME, our day trips provide year-round private guided road trip tours, sightseeing, excursions, and historical landmark tours around Maine.

Experience memorable auto tours and excursions originating from Portland, Kennebunkport, Freeport and other local area towns. Enjoy and explore Maine's unique views, lighthouses, and other scenic by-ways up close and personal. Sit back and enjoy Maine's natural beauty, while leaving the driving and scheduling to others.

Maine Day Trip is available year round, and customized for you and your groups interests. Share our unique personal passion for Maine. Spend a day with your driver guide, who will be informative and personable, ensuring that you and your friends will have a relaxing time, enjoying Maine as a special visitor, with memorable experiences.

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]]> Season's Greetings 2012 tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.136 2012-12-06T16:56:22Z 2013-01-09T14:02:04Z Season's Greetings of Peace, Joy and Happiness for Everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Maine Day Trip Tours... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Season's Greetings of Peace, Joy and Happiness for Everyone

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Maine Day Trip Tours

]]> Winslow Homer Studio tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.135 2012-11-21T18:33:32Z 2012-11-21T19:15:07Z The Winslow Homer Studio Restoration is complete at Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine. Maine Day Trip's recent tour was an exciting introduction to the great progress made by the Portland Museum of Art and it's restoration project. This is a... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ The Winslow Homer Studio

Restoration is complete at Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine.

Maine Day Trip's recent tour was an exciting introduction to the great progress made by the Portland Museum of Art and it's restoration project.  This is a 'must see' while you are in the Portland area, especially if you appreciate the very best of America's finest artists.

 

homer_studio.jpghomer_studio_fireplace.jpgVisit other locations painted by fine artists, such as Edward Hopper, when you explore additional areas of art distinction with the help of Maine Day Trip Tours.

Maine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience

]]> Maine Day Trip Tours tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.134 2012-10-24T13:02:33Z 2012-10-24T13:43:49Z Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Thank you G & M Tours from Campton, Kentucky for hiring Maine Day Trip for your step-on guide services in Portland, Kennebunkport and Bar Harbor, Maine.

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cadillac_mountain_crow.jpgCrow observing Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park


Maine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience
]]> Historic Eastern Cemetery - Portland, Maine tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.133 2012-09-09T18:09:19Z 2012-09-09T22:29:13Z Explore Portland's Eastern Cemetery and discover the past from 380 years agoSPIRITS ALIVEdedicated to the education and conservation of Eastern CemeteryEastern Cemetery (1668) and The North School (1867)Commodore Edward PrebleFather of the U.S. NavyUSS Enterprise - HMS Boxer (War of... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Explore Portland's Eastern Cemetery and discover the past from 380 years ago

SPIRITS ALIVE
dedicated to the education and conservation of Eastern Cemetery

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Eastern Cemetery (1668) and The North School (1867)


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Commodore Edward Preble

Father of the U.S. Navy


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USS Enterprise - HMS Boxer (War of 1812)
Killed in Action

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Captain William Burrows - USS Enterprise
Age 28

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Captain Samuel Blyth - HMS Boxer
Age 29

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Lieutenant Kervin Waters - USS Enterprise
Age 18



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Renowned Military Heroes



Maine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience


]]> Spring Point Ledge Light Visited tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.132 2012-08-26T12:47:36Z 2012-08-26T13:10:51Z Explore the Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, Maine.Established 1897Portland, Maine skyline with Spring Point Ledge LightMaine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations~your style ~your pace ~your experience... Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Explore the Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, Maine.

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Established 1897

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Portland, Maine skyline with Spring Point Ledge Light


Maine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience
]]> Sail Casco Bay with the Portland Schooner Co. tag:mainedaytrips.com,2012:/tours/blog//3.131 2012-08-23T21:50:14Z 2012-08-26T13:15:14Z Maine Day Trips http://www.mainedaytrip.com/ Make great vacation memories in Maine.  Do not miss this excellent experience of taking a two hour Windjammer sail on Casco Bay at Portland, Maine.

Portland Schooner Co.

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relax as you go to sea in a sleek wooden schooner


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help the crew hoist the sails or just sit back and enjoy


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a professional crew shares their knowledge of the bay and their love for the sea and historic ships

sail the 1912 Wendameen schooner in 2012, this year's 100th anniversary
or
sail the 1924 Bagheera schooner, both schooners were built in Maine

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Maine Day Trip provides private tours to Maine's interesting and scenic locations
~your style ~your pace ~your experience


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