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Category: Fun Day Trips
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Explore the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: A Must-See in Boothbay

Once you’ve explored the beautiful surroundings of our cozy Wolf Cove Inn in Poland, Maine, it’s time to go a bit further afield and discover what the rest of Maine offers. Spend the day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, ME. This co… Read more
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Beautiful Maine Waterfalls You Absolutely Must See

Everyone loves waterfalls! The sounds of water crashing to the ground. The beauty of glistening and spraying water everywhere. The power of nature carving pathways through the ancient granite. Luckily, there are many beautiful Maine waterfalls to exp… Read more
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Scenic Maine Day Trips

Scenic day trips are a great option while visiting the Wolf Cove Inn. With our location in the southwestern Maine lakes region, the Inn is the ideal launching point for exploring the beauty of Maine to the north, south, east and west, or even New Ham… Read more
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The Perfect Day Trip to Portland, Maine | Lighthouses, Tours & the Best Local Eats

Planning the perfect day trip to Portland, Maine? As the innkeeper here at Wolf Cove Inn, I love helping guests make the most of their time in our beautiful state. Breathtaking lighthouses, coastal parks, and downtown foodie spots—here’s a go-to itin… Read more
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Best Day Trips in Maine

One of the benefits of living in this part of the state is easy access to some of the best day trips in Maine. As we explore our new environs, we realize that there is so much to see and do within an hour's drive of our lakeside inn in western Maine … Read more
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Wells Beach Day Trip: Sun, Sand, and Seaside Adventures

When wanderlust grabs your attention, take a Wells beach day trip from Wolf Cove Inn . You’ll reach Wells, Maine's third-oldest town, in under an hour. Known for its stunning natural beauty and miles of sandy beaches, Wells is recognized as the “frie… Read more
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Your Guide for a Day Trip to Kennebunkport

With a few hours to ourselves recently, we decided to take a day trip to Kennebunkport. And boy, are we glad we did! It’s an easy and scenic drive from Wolf Cove Inn. We found an abundance of delicious food, plenty of things to see and do, and deligh… Read more
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You'll Enjoy these 3 Authentic Covered Bridges in Maine

Looking for a genuine East Coast sightseeing experience? Look no further than these three authentic covered bridges in Maine. 30-45 minutes from the Wolf Cove Inn, a bed and breakfast in Maine , three wooden bridges stand wrapped in beauty and histor… Read more
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16 Beautiful, Peaceful Maine Covered Bridges And Waterfalls

Visiting Maine covered bridges and waterfalls is among the most popular activities for travelers to southwestern Maine. At the Wolf Cove Inn, a bed and breakfast in Maine , our experts have compiled a Maine covered bridge and waterfalls guide for fou… Read more
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Your Guide To A Fun Day In Historic Lewiston Maine

Historic Lewiston Maine, nearby to the Wolf Cove Inn - a lakeside bed and breakfast in Maine , is an old mill town with a storied past. There are many historic landmarks, walking trails, points of interest, terrific restaurants and even a mini-beer t… Read more