Hotel at a Glance: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Windham

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Windham sits just outside of Portland, near Sebago Lake and year-round outdoor recreation. Popular activities within a short drive include hiking and fishing when the weather’s warm, and snow tubing and downhill skiing in the winter.

• Fuel up for the day’s adventures with the hotel’s complimentary continental breakfast.
• In-room creature comforts include a microwave, refrigerator, free WiFi, and a flat-screen high-definition TV.
• Stay fit by swimming laps in the heated indoor pool or working out in the gym.

Portland, Maine: Historical Port Town with America’s Oldest Lighthouse

If you’re looking for a taste of classic Maine living, Portland’s a safe bet, with its charming cobblestoned streets, historic lighthouses perched atop rocky bluffs, and views of the ocean around every corner. Stroll down to Casco Bay to watch lobster boats trawl the harbor and ocean liners pull into port. Nearby, the circa-1791 Portland Head Light—commissioned by George Washington—is recognized as America’s first lighthouse at Cape Elizabeth. In the neighboring museum, you can look at lenses and exhibits detailing shipwrecks and other events in local maritime history.

Portland is also known for its collection of historic estates. Tour author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s childhood home before heading around the corner to the Victoria Mansion, an antebellum Italianate villa filled with nearly 90% of its original antique furnishings.