As the warm embrace of summer slowly gives way to the cool caress of autumn, a magical transformation takes place along the coastline of Maine. Ogunquit, a picturesque town known for its stunning beaches and quaint charm, becomes a vibrant hub of festivities during the fall season. If you’re seeking a captivating experience that celebrates the beauty of fall, look no further. Make The Colonial Inn your homebase during this wonderful season and get exploring. Kennebunk Harvest Fest, Saturday, October 14: A Cornucopia of Delights The Kennebunk Harvest Fest, situated just a short drive aw ..read more

The nation’s birthday is just around the corner, and we happen to think there aren’t many better places to celebrate it than Ogunquit, Maine! Here are 10 of the best 4th of July activities to enjoy on a summertime visit to the Beautiful Place by the Sea. (1) Enjoy the Finest in Independence Day Hospitality at the Last of Ogunquit’s Great Hotels You wouldn’t think we’d put anything else first, now would you? We’d love to host you for the 4th of July here at the Colonial Inn, where we’ll bowl you over with our beautiful accommodations, our amenity-rich service, and our outsta ..read more

One of the high points of the Ogunquit cultural calendar—a plenty well-stocked calendar, mind you—is just about to get underway, and we invite you to join us here at the Colonial Inn anytime during the weeklong affair! It’s the 24th Annual Chamber Music Festival we’re talking about, that beloved tradition presented each and every year by Ogunquit Performing Arts. The festival takes place Friday, June 8th through Friday, June 15th, and its venues—the Dunaway Community Center on School Street and the Barn Gallery on Shore Road—are both within easy reach of our sumptuous hotel ..read more

Our little slice of paradise here on the coast of Southern Maine lies within easy reach of the great province of Quebec, and more than a few Quebeckers (Quebecois) have enjoyed the premium stateside hospitality we specialize in here at the Colonial Inn, the last of Ogunquit’s grand hotels. Naturally, we welcome guests from north of the border all season long here at the Colonial Inn, but we thought we’d extend a special invitation to come visit on June 24: Saint Jean-Baptiste Day! Saint Jean-Baptiste Day Observed each year on June 24, Saint Jean-Baptiste Day celebrates the birth of Saint John ..read more

Well, spring has (finally) sprung, and that means May 21 is right around the calendar. Now, some of you dear Colonial Inn blog readers may be scratching your head and trying to put your finger on the significance of that date. But if you’re among our many Canadian guests, you likely know perfectly well the holiday we’re alluding to: Victoria Day, of course! Victoria Day roughly marks the birthday of Queen Victoria, the second-longest serving monarch (1837 to 1901) in British history. She was born on May 24, 1819, but since the 1950s Victoria Day has been officially celebrated in Canada on the ..read more