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Kiss Freeport, ME. We're going Irish!

2010-03-13T14:43:00.000-08:00

Freeport is going Green! That's right, it's that day of the year when everyone is Irish! Many different stores are offering sales in honor of the day and many restaurants are offering special menus!

Check out Gritty McDuffs and their Irish fare, or travel just a little ways down from there and celebrate the day with Pedro O'Hara's, Freeport's very own Irish-Mexican restaurant! Wherever your St. Patty's day adventure leads you, you'll be sure to find plenty of green and fun happening in Freeport this Wednesday!

Be safe, don't drink and drive! Call us here at the Freeport Inn to reserve your room for St. Patrick's day!

ERIN GO BRAGH!

Flavors of Freeport

2010-03-01T07:58:00.001-08:00

Freeport is hosting their annual Flavors of Freeport event on the weekend of Friday April 9. Events include the Chef's Signature Series and Libations Gala, a performance by the Doug Rich Group (Jazz and Blues), as well as a series of events scheduled throughout the day Saturday.

Here at the Freeport Inn we are offering a special package to anyone coming into town for the festivities! If you call and reserve a room for the Flavors of Freeport we will provide:

-a room for the night of Friday April 9th

-2 tickets to the Chef's Signature Series and Libations Gala event on Friday night

-a $15 gift certificate for the Freeport Cafe (located right on hotel grounds)

This great package is available for only $119! (tax not included)

For more information visit the Flavors of Freeport website: http://www.flavorsoffreeport.com/

Be sure to reserve your room while availability lasts! 207-865-3106

Plenty going on in Freeport!

2010-02-17T10:10:00.000-08:00

Right now is a great time to visit Freeport with lots of activities continuing through the months of February and March! You can find anything from bands playing live at multiple restaurants in downtown every week, to a wine, brownie and chocolate tasting. And as always there are plenty of great deals to find in the stores and nationally renowned LL Bean just three miles away. See all that is happening here http://www.freeportusa.com/Freeportcalendarofevents.html

It doesn't matter if you are 8 or 80! No matter who you are there is something exciting happening in Freeport for you to enjoy! Call us to start planning your next escape!

Muddy Rudder Restaurant Yarmouth Offer

2010-02-03T09:06:00.000-08:00

Announcing the Muddy Rudder Restaurant of Yarmouth Maine February Dinner Special Offer!

Dine any Tuesday in February 2010 during dinner hours and receive 2 entres for the price of 1!

Offer excludes Lobster Dinners. Not to be combined with any other discounts or offers.

See their mouth watering menu for details! www.muddyrudder.com

Winter Wonderland Best Western Freeport Inn

2010-01-18T14:08:00.000-08:00

I know many of you enjoyed a day of shoveling or a holiday from work or school today!
We received around a foot of fluffy snow here in Freeport Maine. Amy, the Cafe manager
has already gone out this afternoon and "groomed" the snow shoe trails. We don't have
any rentals available at this time, but are working on it. In the mean time grab your snow shoes and gear and enjoy the Winter Wonderland with us at the Best Western Freeport Inn! Work up a hearty appetite on the trail and head over to the Cafe for some Homestyle cooking to warm you up!

Call 207-865-3106 for reservations at the Inn!

Pet Friendly Walking Trails

2010-01-16T10:34:00.000-08:00

Best Western Freeport Inn is a Pet Friendly Hotel! We have 32 pet friendly rooms out of our 80. Since the weather is a little warmer this weekend (40%) I thought it would be a great idea to enjoy some of the local walking/hiking trails available to you and your dogs. Starting off in Freeport Try out Winslow Park or Wolfe Neck state park with some breathtaking ocean views.
A quiet trail along the Royal River park in Yarmouth that runs from East Elm street to Gooch's falls. For some bird watching and winding snowy trails try Freeport's Mast Landing Bird Sanctuary, just 2 miles from LL Bean.

More Adventurous? Try Bradbury Mountain State Park in nearby Pownal.

For Portland area go to www.mainepets.com for a listing and detailed map of more options.

We have a snowshoe trail on site at the Inn that meets up with the Conservation trail behind the YMCA.

Enjoy,

Sweethearts Valentine Package

2010-01-15T11:50:00.000-08:00

Join us for Valentines Weekend and Reserve your room at the Best Western Freeport Inn and enjoy dinner for two at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant(a $50 value/gift card included) for just
$109.99 plus tax per night available February 12, 13, and 14! Special menu includes appetizer, entre, desert, tax and gratuity or use your $50 gift card towards any items on the menu.

Call or email now to make your Special Plans! 1-207-865-3106 info@freeportinn.com

Sign up for our eclub and you will receive monthly offers and event information too.
Just go to www.freeportinn.com and subscribe

Snow Shoeing !

2010-01-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

As I write this blog, Amy our Cafe manager is Blaizing some trails around the Best Western Freeport Inn property! She is excited to enjoy the beautiful afternoon and hopes you will visit
her at the Cafe after you work up a hardy appetite after your own snow shoeing adventure at our Inn!

Remember to take advantage of our Winter Escape Package for only $119.99! Includes Riverview room, $15 Cafe certificate, $20 Muddy Rudder Gift card and $20 FMA shopping certificate! Hope to see you soon! Call 207-865-3106 to make your reservation!

Winter Fun in Freeport!

2010-01-02T13:11:00.000-08:00

Chocolate Factory Tours Saturdays 11am-2pm at Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections!

L.L. Bean $15 Walk on Adventures through March. Saturday and Sundays Cross-Country Skiing 1pm-3:30pm, Snowshoeing 9:30am-Noon Sign up at the retail store kiosk

4pm Saturday January 2nd and about 6 inches of snow so far here at the Inn! The Cafe is offering 10% off to all of you hardworking plow drivers! They closed early this afternoon but will be open as usual on Sunday morning at 6am.

The Muddy Rudder is open for dinner tonight until 10pm! If you are out on this Stormy night stop by for some great food, drinks and riverviews!

Happy New year!

New Years Eve in Freeport Maine

2009-12-28T10:56:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the New Years Eve Bash with "Misspent Youth" at Freeport's Venue!
The party starts at 8pm with drinks and Hors'devours. Then the night will get rockin' at 9pm and run through midnight! Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple: Includes Hors'devours, Music, Dancing, Giveaways and Champagne toast. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.venuemusicbar.com/.

Don't Forget our Cafe serves breakfast all day 6am-8pm on Friday the 1st, so stay with us at the Inn and sleep in late!!!!! To reserve your room to ring in the New Year dial 1-207-865-3106 and Celebrate!

Best Western Freeport Inn Wishes

2009-12-22T07:29:00.000-08:00

Best Western Freeport Inn Wishes you a Happy Holiday season! We are
open over the holidays and would love to serve you during your visit to
Freeport! Our Cafe is open 6am-2pm Christmas Eve day, and the Muddy Rudder is open until 8pm. Both restaurants will be closed on Christmas to allow our staff to enjoy the day with their families!

L.L. Bean is still offering Complimentary Valet Parking Service until January 2nd!

Hope to see you for their Fireworks 6pm on New Years Eve! Ring in the New Year
with a hot cocoa toast!

Our Winter Escape Package begins January 1, 2010 and runs through March 20, 2010.
$119.99 plus tax for a Riverview room, $20 Freeport Merchant shopping certificate, $20 Gift Card to our Muddy Rudder restaurant for dinner, and $15 to our Cafe for a wonderful breakfast.
Call 207-865-3106 to reserve your Winter Escape! www.freeportinn.com

Exciting announcement and Gift Ideas

2009-12-14T10:59:00.000-08:00

L.L. Bean just announced news of launching their first ever Kids Winter Adventure Day camp, December 28-30! Kids ages 8-12, 3 days 12pm-4pm, only $95 for snowshoeing, building snowforts, GPS treasure hunts and more. Call 1-888-LLBean1 to register. Stay with
us at the Best Western Freeport Inn and enjoy an afternoon of shopping, dining or just relaxing while your kids or grandkids have a winter blast at the camp! 1-207-865-3106

Looking for gift ideas for family and friends? Stop by the Freeport Cafe and pick up our Gift Baskets, starting at only $15, jams, teas, syrup, gift certificates and more may be included.
We would love to personalize a basket for you! Questions call 207-865-3106 and ask for the
Cafe!

Give the Gift of Travel.....Purchase a Best Western Travel Card from our Front Desk or you can buy online and have shipped from the www.bestwestern.com website!

Happy Holidays!

L.L. Bean Northern Lights Weekend Events

2009-12-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

Friday December 11th "Twelve Days of Winter" Book signing with author Carey Armstrong-Ellis 2-5pm Flagship store, Saturday December 12th more authors on hand, Stonewall Kitchen Taste Testing 11am-3pm Home store. Visit www.freeportusa.com/2009_Northern_Lights.pdf
for more weekend events.

Enjoy a cozy camp fire in Discovery Park! Weekends 11am-5pm , with hot chocolate!

Carraige Rides Saturdays and Sundays through December 27th, 1-7pm....Main Street...Flagship store.

We would love to have you stay with us at the Best Western Freeport Inn and enjoy %15 savings at our Cafe and Muddy Rudder Restaurants ! 15 More Shopping Days until Christmas!!!!!

Have a Great Holiday Season!

Sparkle Weekend in Freeport December 4-6

2009-12-01T06:50:00.000-08:00

Snow? Snow!!!! Not on the ground here in Freeport yet, but with Christmas
on the horizon the townfolks are gearing up for this weekends fabulous "sparkling"
fun! Our annual celebration of the inevitable winter to come brings thoughts of
free hot cocoa stops, old fashion carraige rides up and down Main Street, Freeport's
own Talking Christmas tree, visits with Santa, cookie decorating, a Tuba concert,
Parade of lights, and many shopping discounts offered! The list goes on.......
Check out www.freeportusa.com for all the details!

Let us make your holiday shopping easier! Stay with us during Sparkle weekend
on our Holiday Special Package $129.99 + tax with a Riverview Double, $20 Freeport Merchants
Gift Certificate, $15 to our Cafe, and $20 Muddy Rudder gift card. We look forward
to serving you, and your friends and family! Call now to reserve your room!
207-865-3106

Christmas Tree Lighting November 20th

2009-11-17T12:47:00.001-08:00

L.L. Bean is Lighting up their Big and Beautiful Christmas Tree at their annual Northern Lights Celebration! See you at 7pm Friday on the L.L. Bean Discovery Park campus for Free hot chocolate around a camp fire and a fabulous holiday performance by the Don Campbell Band!

The Northern Lights Celebration will continue through the holiday season with free activities and dsplays each weekend including live entertainment, horse and carraige rides, valet parking, book signings, a new interactive kids' department and L.L. Bean's Winter Sports Expo. The celebration ends with New Year's Eve fireworks and entertainment!

We look forward to serving you during this fun filled holiday season.

Cheers!

Best Western Freeport Inn Team
207-865-3106
info@freeportinn.com
www.freeportinn.com

Thanksgiving Updates

2009-11-16T09:16:00.000-08:00

The Freeport Cafe is open for Breakfast on Thanksgiving Day from 6am-11am!

The Muddy Rudder Restaurant is open 11am-8pm, Reservations suggested!
Chef Tom and his flock will do the roasting, stirring, seasoning and dishes! Roast Turkey with traditional stuffing, Baked Virginia Ham with a pineapple sauce, butternut squash, mashed potatoes and peas, your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.

Children $10, Seniors $15, Adults $18

Call 207-865-3082 for Reservations
www.muddyrudder.com

Shopping: Don't miss Moonlight Madness Shopping Celebration 12am on Friday November 27! The event is a fun shopping celebration in Freeport's beautiful Christmas card like setting, unique gift ideas, excellent values and a fun experience. Visit www.freeportusa.com for more details!

Our Holiday Package is Available through December 31, 2009! Call 207-865-3106 to reserve today.

Happy Holidays from the Best Western Freeport Inn!

Girlfriends Getaway this weekend in Freeport!

2009-11-12T08:24:00.000-08:00

It is not too late to book your room with us, grab your girlfriends and drive to Freeport for a fabulous and fun weekend! November 13-15 ! Here are some of the highlights of the
scheduled events: Fashion Show Saturday at the Harraseeket Inn featuring a reception with Cold River Vodka tasting 4-5pm, then the fashion show and silet auction 5-6pm, goodies donated to the first 100 attendees. Friday Psychic Readings and other exciting sessions at Leapin'Lizards. Freeport Art Walk 5-7:30Pm. L.L. Bean is featuring Women's Archery, Cold weather bicycling and preparing for hiking. Offers of 20 % off from outlet stores such as Polo Ralph Lauren and Sea Bags.

Visit http://www.freeportusa.com/ for the printable schedule of events. See you Soon!

Best Western Freeport Inn Team
207-865-3106

Shopping for the Holidays

2009-10-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

It is hard to believe it is time to rake up the leaves
and brace for the winter ahead! After Halloween
festivities this weeken our thoughts turn to the
Holidays.

Join us at the Best Western Freeport Inn.

Stay on our Holiday Shopping Package $129.99 plus tax per night
October 30-December 31, 2009! Includes your room, $20 Freeport
Merchants shopping certificate, $20 Muddy Rudder Restaurant gift
card and a $15 Freeport Cafe certificate.

Don't Miss Girlfriends Weekend in Freeport November 13-15! Many Bargains to be found. For more details go to www.freeportusa.com Also be sure to check out their "Special Savings" page.

Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Carving Contest

2009-10-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

Join us in Freeport Maine for the Wolfes Neck Farm Fun Fall Festival 10am-2pm
Saturday October 17, www.wolfesneckfarm.org for more details!
Also they are featuring farm pumpkin hayrides on the following Saturday 11am-3pm
October 24.

Freeport Cafe Seeking Pumkin Carving Wizard!
Pumpkin Carving Contest Starting October 29th you can
drop your pumkins off at the Freeport Cafe. We will be
asking our guests to vote for their favorites on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday. A Fun time and great home style cooking to be had at our
very own Cafe at the Best Western Freeport Inn. We still have a few rooms
available for each weekend!

Travelling further south in Cape Ann, Massachusetts join our friends at the Rockport Inn and Suites for a Fun Weekend of Pumkin Fests and Harvest festival in their town! Check out their
website at: www.rockportinnandsuites.com

Leaf peeping in Freeport Maine is peaking! Don't Miss it!

2009-10-02T09:53:00.000-07:00

Saturday October 3 is the 17th Annual Chowder Challenge to benefit the Freeport Community Services! This year join our own Les Garey from 11:30am-2Pm and cast your vote for your favorite chowder. Categories include Best Clam Chowder, Best Seafood Chowder, Best overall chowder and the Judges Favorite award. Buy your ticket, try samples and cast your votes!

Event is being held on the L.L. Bean campus in their Discovery Park. I can't wait to try the delicious chowders from our best local chefs. See you there!

We only have a few rooms available call now for your reservations 1-207-865-3106, looks to be a fun and scenic weekend with the foliage colors !

September Weekend Events 25th-27th

2009-09-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful Autumn day in Freeport Maine at the Best Western Freeport Inn and Cafe!
A few leaves are turning orange on the horizon and we are looking forward to the amazing
colors to come. To keep up on the best spots in Maine for leaf peeping visit www.mainefoliage.com and don't miss a great trip, you deserve to get away and enjoy
the beauty!

Friday September 25th when you drive into Freeport the Cumberland Farmers Market will be the place to visit at the Town Hall on Main Street from 2-6PM. Great ripe produce, fresh seafood and delightful treasures!

Saturday September 25th LL Bean is hosting its Annual 17th Hunting Expo

Sunday September 7 through October 3rd Don't miss the Cumberland County Fair, a reasonably easy drive from the hotel. A must see fall annual event fun for all ages. I never miss it!
Can't wait for the fresh cut fries with vinegar, cotton candy, apple crisp vanilla ice cream and chatting with the farmers is the best! See you there! www.cumberlandfair.com

Events in Freeport This Weekend

2009-09-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

Don't Miss all the fun in Freeport this weekend! It's the 11th Annual Fall in the Village Art Festival. View the works of talented artists and artisans at Discovery Park on the L.L. Bean campus. For the first time Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts will be here with their mudmobile! Hear great live music, delight at the visual experience, and enjoy refreshments.

Also on the campus the L. L. Bean HOME Grand Opening Celebration is being held on Saturday September 12 Starting at 9am. Visit their newest store to find a great selection of home furnishings. Open 24 hours every day!

Looks like another Fabulous weekend in Freeport Maine......We look forward to seeing you!

Enjoy,

Jenn Libby
Best Western Freeport Inn

Autumn is in the Air!

2009-09-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

Happy September to all! What beautiful autumn weather we are having in Freeport,
70's and sunny, fresh autumn breeze.....soon it will be time for apple picking, hay rides,
fall hikes and thoughts of the holiday season to come. Please join us at the Inn for
our Fall Midweek Package. Just $149.99 plus tax per night and includes a Riverview
room, $20 Muddy Rudder Restaurant Gift Card, $15 Certificate to our Cafe and a $20
Freeport Merchants shopping card! Offer Good until October 29, 2009. To reserve
call 207-865-3106. We look forward to serving you!

2009-08-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful summer day to enjoy here at the Best Western Freeport Inn!
As summer draws to an end I wanted to let you know about the Amazing efforts
being put forth this week by the folks at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant right
here on the Cousins River. "Lovin' The Lobstah" August 24-30 is the current
promotion in Support of our Maine Lobstermen! Enjoy a Maine Lobster Dinner for
ONLY $14. And better yet, enjoy it while taking in the delicious views from the
riverside deck. Summah doesn't get any better than this! Did you know you
can access the restaurant by boat(when the tide is right)and tie up at our dock?

See you soon!