Freeport and surroundings

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Freeport and surroundings

Shopping

As a Swede I was beyond excited when I learned that our premier outdoor brand has an outlet in Freeport. Anyone looking to pick up the iconic Fjallraven 'konken' backpack at discount?
Fjällräven Outlet - Freeport
76 Main St
As a Swede I was beyond excited when I learned that our premier outdoor brand has an outlet in Freeport. Anyone looking to pick up the iconic Fjallraven 'konken' backpack at discount?
Most people know Freeport as the home to LL Bean. The flagship store is the place to pick up anything from outdoor gear to Maine souvenirs. We're frequent visitors.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main St
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Most people know Freeport as the home to LL Bean. The flagship store is the place to pick up anything from outdoor gear to Maine souvenirs. We're frequent visitors.

City/town information

If you're in to oysters, this is the place to go. With a number of cute stores and cafes on mainstreet (and some really nice curated secondhand stores off-main street) this is a fun excursion destination. There are some excellent oyster places on the dock downtown and fun boat excursions going up and down the Damariscotta River.
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Damariscotta
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If you're in to oysters, this is the place to go. With a number of cute stores and cafes on mainstreet (and some really nice curated secondhand stores off-main street) this is a fun excursion destination. There are some excellent oyster places on the dock downtown and fun boat excursions going up and down the Damariscotta River.

Food scene

Excellent food, with fun twists to classic plates
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Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main St
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Excellent food, with fun twists to classic plates
Excellent beer selection, easy to bring family with picnic tables for outside seating. Pizzas and sallad are very good.
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Maine Beer Company
525 US-1
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Excellent beer selection, easy to bring family with picnic tables for outside seating. Pizzas and sallad are very good.
The closest lobster place on the water for us in Freeport. Lots of outside seating (they even have a rooftop deck), and you can watch boats come and go in the harbor.
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Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
36 Main St
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The closest lobster place on the water for us in Freeport. Lots of outside seating (they even have a rooftop deck), and you can watch boats come and go in the harbor.
By far the best quality food in the area. Famous for their blueberry muffins that come with all mains, they have a talented team of chefs that play around with classics and offer really solid starters. Gorgeous views of Casco Bay, with a lively marina just out front. It gets crowded, so either reserve a table, or come off peak-hours.
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Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
515 Basin Point Rd
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By far the best quality food in the area. Famous for their blueberry muffins that come with all mains, they have a talented team of chefs that play around with classics and offer really solid starters. Gorgeous views of Casco Bay, with a lively marina just out front. It gets crowded, so either reserve a table, or come off peak-hours.

Neighborhoods

Settlers first came to the area late in the 17th century and Freeport was initially part of North Yarmouth. In 1789 Freeport was established. Locals made their livelihood from shipbuilding and fishing, and today the marina and yacht club are located where those activities took place in 'South Freeport'.
South Freeport
Settlers first came to the area late in the 17th century and Freeport was initially part of North Yarmouth. In 1789 Freeport was established. Locals made their livelihood from shipbuilding and fishing, and today the marina and yacht club are located where those activities took place in 'South Freeport'.

Hiking

Excellent hikes, easy with kids. This 19th-century saltwater farm, owned by the Historical Society, covers 140 acres on the Harraseeket estuary. The terrain varies, from salt marsh to orchards – as well as fields and woods. The flora is impressive, ranging from lilacs and roses to hollyhocks and dahlias. Inside, there are a number of interesting etchings of ships and marine life.
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Pettengill Farm
31 Pettengill Rd
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Excellent hikes, easy with kids. This 19th-century saltwater farm, owned by the Historical Society, covers 140 acres on the Harraseeket estuary. The terrain varies, from salt marsh to orchards – as well as fields and woods. The flora is impressive, ranging from lilacs and roses to hollyhocks and dahlias. Inside, there are a number of interesting etchings of ships and marine life.
We love taking the kids to Bradbury Mountain. There is a playground at the start of the trails, and a couple of great options for hikes. We usually take the steep trail up, and the longer, less steep down. Although this mountain is just short of 500 feet high, you will get some lovely views of Casco Bay from the summit. The colors in the fall are exceptional. Over 20 miles of trails attract hikers, bikers and horse riders, while families will find camping facilities and a playground for kids.
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Rd
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We love taking the kids to Bradbury Mountain. There is a playground at the start of the trails, and a couple of great options for hikes. We usually take the steep trail up, and the longer, less steep down. Although this mountain is just short of 500 feet high, you will get some lovely views of Casco Bay from the summit. The colors in the fall are exceptional. Over 20 miles of trails attract hikers, bikers and horse riders, while families will find camping facilities and a playground for kids.
Wolfe's Neck has both a farm you can visis, beautiful gardens to stroll and nice picnic spots to sit and enjoy the ocean views from. Adjacent, is the Wolfe's Neck State Park with a trail system of easy hikes along the coast. We often bring coffee to sip down by the rocks, dipping our feet in the ocean.
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Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
184 Burnett Rd
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Wolfe's Neck has both a farm you can visis, beautiful gardens to stroll and nice picnic spots to sit and enjoy the ocean views from. Adjacent, is the Wolfe's Neck State Park with a trail system of easy hikes along the coast. We often bring coffee to sip down by the rocks, dipping our feet in the ocean.
Numerous trails take you to stunning viewpoints of the bay, harbor and Casco Castle. You can enjoy a nice stretch of beach, go kayaking, and eat a picnic; there are shelters available just in case it rains. This park is named after the Winslow Family, who first settled in Maine at the beginning of the 18th century. The park is a great place for a host of activities on land and sea. In the summertime, there are regular concerts.
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Winslow. Park Campground
10 Winslow Park Way
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Numerous trails take you to stunning viewpoints of the bay, harbor and Casco Castle. You can enjoy a nice stretch of beach, go kayaking, and eat a picnic; there are shelters available just in case it rains. This park is named after the Winslow Family, who first settled in Maine at the beginning of the 18th century. The park is a great place for a host of activities on land and sea. In the summertime, there are regular concerts.
The primary aim of all Audubon sites is to provide a natural refuge for wildlife. That said, this sanctuary on the Harraseeket Estuary is open to the public, who can enjoy its trails as well as the wildlife. As well as a stream and a salt marsh, there are forests of white pine and hemlock, fields and orchards. In the summer, it is a popular place for hikers, while during winter, people enjoy cross-country skiing. Birdwatchers can expect to see a range of birds, many migratory, while resident mammals include minks, porcupines, coyotes, and raccoons.
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Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary
65 Upper Mast Landing Rd
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The primary aim of all Audubon sites is to provide a natural refuge for wildlife. That said, this sanctuary on the Harraseeket Estuary is open to the public, who can enjoy its trails as well as the wildlife. As well as a stream and a salt marsh, there are forests of white pine and hemlock, fields and orchards. In the summer, it is a popular place for hikers, while during winter, people enjoy cross-country skiing. Birdwatchers can expect to see a range of birds, many migratory, while resident mammals include minks, porcupines, coyotes, and raccoons.

Sightseeing

South Freeport Village was known for its shipbuilding years ago; it is the site where the tower of Casco Castle still stands. Sitting in a prominent position overlooking the bay, the tower – which measures 100 feet high – was built by a local man, Benjamin Franklin Dunning. It was quite a task to get the stones for the construction up the steep hill, from where the views across the bay are quite stunning.
Casco Castle tower
South Freeport Village was known for its shipbuilding years ago; it is the site where the tower of Casco Castle still stands. Sitting in a prominent position overlooking the bay, the tower – which measures 100 feet high – was built by a local man, Benjamin Franklin Dunning. It was quite a task to get the stones for the construction up the steep hill, from where the views across the bay are quite stunning.
Massive playground, gemstone hunting ground and historical / geographical point of interest. This natural phenomenon is a 40-acre area of glacial silt surrounded by vegetation. It is not a true desert and it receives plenty of rainfall. It has developed as a tourist attraction, offering tours with a guide and a barn museum. Kids can hunt their own gemstones for an extra charge; a great souvenir of your visit if you are successful.
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Desert of Maine
95 Desert Rd
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Massive playground, gemstone hunting ground and historical / geographical point of interest. This natural phenomenon is a 40-acre area of glacial silt surrounded by vegetation. It is not a true desert and it receives plenty of rainfall. It has developed as a tourist attraction, offering tours with a guide and a barn museum. Kids can hunt their own gemstones for an extra charge; a great souvenir of your visit if you are successful.