Experience Coastal Maine
Southern coastal Maine and its leading city, Portland, offer a unique combination of rustic charm and the sophisticated pleasures one expects to find in a bustling metropolis. Select the Black Point Inn as your Maine Coast vacation destination and enjoy the best of both worlds - the opportunity to experience unmatched, natural beauty and endless recreation with access to cosmopolitan Portland, with it's many festivals and activities just minutes away.
This years lineup of festivals and activities include thefollowing:
Kennebunkport Fine Living Festival Wednesday - Sunday, June 2 - June 6. This is an early summer fine food, art, and wine festival.
Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place June 5 - September 6 at the Portland Museum of Art. The relationship between Winslow Homer (1836-1910) and the PMA is long-standingand intimate. In 2006, the Museum purchased his studio on Prouts Neck (adjacent to the Inn), and is currently involved in a major conservation and restoration project at the storied site.
37th Annual Old Port Festival Sunday June 13. Celebrate the beginning of summer in downtown Portland with eight music stages. The festival begins at 11am with a parade through the Old Port.
Spirit of America Thursday - Saturday June 24-27. Hot air baloon festival on the beach. Lobster bake and bonfire, burger blastoff competition, flea market, baloon rides, and more
Independence Day Pops with the Portland Symphony Orchestra Friday June 27 at 7pm (gates open at 5pm) at Fort Williams Park and Saturday July 1 at 7pm (gates open at 5pm) at Old Orchard Beach Pavilion. Don't miss this exhilarating summertime holiday tradition! Pack a picnic and settle in for a glorious evening of music, fireworks, and family fun.
Yarmouth Clam Festival Friday - Sunday July 16-18. Come to the 45th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. You can look forward to all the funevents that make this festival Maine's summer favorite.
In addition to the annual festivals the region's rugged coast is a favorite destination for those who enjoy beautiful beaches and myriad water sports, including sailing, deep sea fishing and kayaking. Hiking and nature enthusiasts will love the rugged terrain and wildlife sanctuaries.
Maine's largest city, Portland is perched on a peninsula on Casco Bay. The city seamlessly blends old and new to create a rich, urban environment. History enthusiasts will find the cobblestone streets of Old Port and the many museums nearby irresistible. Teeming with a mix of eclectic boutiques and fine restaurants, the city offers all the amenities of its larger urban counterparts without crowds.
Best of all for golfers, guests at the inn are entitled to tee it up at the adjacent, and very exclusive, Prouts Neck C.C., a historic, walking-only track with five holes running along the sea. This is as close to links golf as you will find in Maine.
