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 #674121  by MEC407
 
For those of you who like to take extended railfanning trips, I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of trackside lodging (motels, hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds, etc.) in New England. I was inspired by the Trackside Motels web site, which is a great concept but unfortunately is a bit outdated and incomplete, especially for the New England states.

To keep this list as useful as possible, let's only include establishments that are within visual distance of the railroad (i.e. you can see the tracks from your room / camp site / etc.).

Maine:

Auburn:

FIRESIDE INN & SUITES
1777 Washingston Street South
207-777-1777
http://www.firesideinnauburn.com/
Pan Am mainline

HILTON GARDEN INN - AUBURN RIVERWATCH
14 Great Falls Plaza
207-784-4433
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/ho ... cn=LEWAHGI
Pan Am mainline

SLEEPY TIME MOTEL
46 Danville Corner Road
207-783-1435
http://www.sleepytimemotel.com/
Pan Am mainline


Old Orchard Beach

AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN - MT. ROYAL
30 West Grand Avenue
207-934-2926
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=347
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

AMERICANA MOTEL
1 Heath Street
800-N-JOY-OOB
http://www.americanaoldorchard.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

BIARRITZ MOTEL, SUITES & APARTMENTS
78 East Grand Avenue
207-934-2983
http://www.biarritzmotel.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

BEACH BREEZE APARTMENTS
(weekly rentals)
40-42 East Grand Avenue
207-286-1735
http://www.beachbreezeapartments.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

BEACH GARDENS MOTEL & SUITES
44-46 East Grand Avenue
207-934-4952
http://www.beachgardensmotel.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

BEAU RIVAGE MOTEL
54 East Grand Avenue
800-939-4668
http://www.beaurivagemotel.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster
Discount for Downeaster riders (show your ticket stub)
Free shuttle to and from the Downeaster station


EXECUTIVE MOTEL
38 East Grand Avenue
207-934-4637
http://www.executivemotel-maine.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

FLAGSHIP MOTEL
54 West Grand Avenue
800-486-1681
http://www.flagshipmotel.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

GREEN DOLPHIN MOTEL
62 East Grand Avenue
207-934-4764
http://www.greendolphinmotel.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

INN AT SOHO SQUARE
36 West Grand Avenue
207-934-3800
http://www.thesohoinn.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

MOBY DICK MOTEL
74 East Grand Avenue
207-934-5420
http://www.mobydickmoteloob.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

SEABREEZE MOTEL
30 Milliken Street
207-934-2091
http://www.oobme.com/seabreeze/index.htm
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

WAGON WHEEL CAMPING & CABINS
3 Old Orchard Street
207-934-2160
http://morganrvresorts.com/pages/wagonwheel_homepage
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

WAVES OCEANFRONT RESORT
87 West Grand Avenue
207-934-4949
http://www.wavesoceanfront.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster

WINDWARD SAIL MOTEL
76 Milliken Street
207-934-4054
http://www.windwardsail.com/
Pan Am mainline
Amtrak Downeaster
Last edited by MEC407 on Mon May 25, 2009 1:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
 #675043  by atsf sp
 
Eagle Lake, Maine
Overlook Motel and Lakeside Cabins
3232 Aroostook Rd (Route 11)
(207) 444-4535
http://www.overlookmotel.com/
MMA Northern Line

Stay in the Cabins which are just feet from a crossing. The motel does not have visible views of the tracks but all of the cabins have a back window that overlooks the tracks.
 #713336  by l008com
 
If you really want to make this a useful thread, why don't you take all the results you get from replies, and compile them into the original post, then have a mod delete the replies. Then, assuming this thread grows, a user won't have to read through page after page after page scanning for one spot they like.
 #853840  by trainsinmaine
 
The Super 8 in Gardner, Mass., is across the street from, and within view of, the PanAm Southern (Fitchburg) main. Get a room on the south side and you can watch trains all day and night.
 #981254  by jaymac
 
A few minutes on Gearth with "Layers" enabled should help find places along or near NECR or any other line, for that matter. A bit more research on possibilities for quality or more-than-four-legged wildlife might be good, too.
 #1224400  by TomNelligan
 
SlackControl wrote:Any hotels near the tracks along the NECR mainline in Vermont?
There's the Hotel Coolidge across the street from the station in White River Junction, if you like old-time accomodations in what was once a railroad-centered hotel. But don't expect a Hilton or a Marriott!
 #1314043  by Greg Moore
 
TomNelligan wrote:
SlackControl wrote:Any hotels near the tracks along the NECR mainline in Vermont?
There's the Hotel Coolidge across the street from the station in White River Junction, if you like old-time accomodations in what was once a railroad-centered hotel. But don't expect a Hilton or a Marriott!
I stayed there about 20 years ago. I'd love to go back.
 #1370642  by jonnhrr
 
PAR381 wrote:But who wants to vacation in Gardner??????

Rich B
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But it might be a useful base of operations for activities in the area, hiking or skiing at Mt. Wachusett for example.

The Super 8 is inexpensive but clean and the staff is friendly.
Adequate continental breakfast, and if you need more Friendly's is out the front door.
Lots of restaurants close by some withing walking distance.
Get an even numbered room to be on the South (track) side,

Jon