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Significant historical sites in Friendship are probably a big part of your travel plans. And while you’re here, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do?

In Friendship, there are 31 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Marshall Point Lighthouse, St. George River and Owls Head Transportation Museum. You’ll also find Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and Rockland Harbor Park in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Friendship, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Friendship, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.