The VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company is a Maine company that was founded in 1985; it is located in Portland, Maine, the largest city in the state. The company has switched its buses to bio-diesel, and writes in its introduction "each full motorcoach has the potential of removing 55 autos from the highway, reducing congestion, emissions, and cutting energy use. VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company has a variety of bus tours that allow the visitor and Mainer alike to explore the wonderful state of Maine.
The Fryeberg Fair is one of Maine's largest agricultural fairs that's been running since 1851. Located in Fryeberg, the fair is located on 185 acres and boasts an attendance of over 300,000 attendees each year. VIP offers a tour to the Fryeberg Fair for seniors to attend the Senior Day. While the tour does not include fair admission for those who are not seniors, it allows you to attend this great institution without the bother of driving there or struggling to find parking. Departure locations are in Portland, Biddeford, Wells and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A fun tour offered by VIP is the Clam and Lobsterbake which is held on Cabbage Island in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The bus brings you to the harbor where you board the Bennie Alice which brings you to the island. The feast consists of lobsters and clam baked in seaweed, fish chowder, corn on the cob, onions, Maine baked potatoes and blueberry cake. The bus leaves from Portland and Augusta.
Should you wish to create your own tour, you can book a bus through VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company and go to the destination of your choice, such as the American Folk Festival which is held every August in Bangor, Maine.
