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The coastal village of Freeport is a shopper's idea of heaven. With dozens of outlet stores, shoppers are guaranteed to find real bargains. This is only part of the allure, upscale boutiques, the famed L.L. Bean headquarters, cafes, restaurants, and other cozy little shops provide the tourist with days of shopping. The surrounding coastline adds to the intrigue. Visitors to Freeport can see the ocean from a boat, tour lush gardens, cool off in the nearby water parks, take in a wildlife park, and more. Freeport is Maine's number one destination for good reason. Seafood is fresh and cooked to perfection in all of the area restaurants making this a perfect spot for gourmets. The area lighthouses and coastal views will appeal to the photographer in everyone. With so much to explore, tourists will need to spend more than a week to experience all that Freeport has to offer.

Popular Freeport Hotels

Econo Lodge
537 US 1

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport
450 U.S. Route 1

Comfort Suites
500 US Route 1

Harraseeket Inn
162 Main Street

Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
5 Park Street

Hampton Inn Freeport/Brunswick
194 Lower Main Street

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Top rated attractions in Freeport

1.	Atlantic Seal Cruises The coves and islands surrounding Freeport are home to seals, osprey, eagles, and other beautiful birds and animals. Daily Atlantic Seal Cruises take passengers out to the nearby islands so that tourists can see these animals and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. Special cruises also run throughout the summer season including the popular 4th of July Fireworks Cruise and the Fall Foliage Cruises. Cruises last approximately three hours, so visitors should plan their time accordingly. Reservations are strongly recommended. « hide
2.	Desert Of Maine The Desert of Maine is a geological wonder. Formed from sand and mineral deposits left behind when a glacier slowly slid across this area of Maine in Pleistocene Period, the Desert of Maine is the only desert in the northern part of the United States. As one of Freeport's most popular tourist attractions, it is important to realize that visitors not only can tour the sand dunes and vast sandy regions, there is also the chance for tourists to make their own glass bottle, hunt for gems in the desert, visit the Tuttle Barn Farm Museum, camp in the attached campground, and purchase souvenirs in the gift shop. « hide
3.	Delorme Map Store Located a few miles south of the L. L. Bean store, Delorme Map Store is a unique stop. Children love it because of Eartha the huge globe (42 feet) that is visible from the highway. Eartha holds the Guinness Book of World Record's award for the largest rotating globe. The Delorme Map Store houses Eartha and has three levels of balconies offering unique views of Eartha from all angles. Adults are equally fascinated by the globe but also enjoy the vast array of local and world maps, games, mapping software, toys, science kits and more. « hide
4.	Mast Landing Sanctuary Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the scenery at Mast Landing Sanctuary. This 140 acre plot surrounds the Harraseeket River's union with the ocean at a large salt marsh. More than three miles of trails wind through the land. Visitors can stroll through an evergreen forest, apple orchard, fields, and salt marshes. Mill Stream provides stunning photographs as the water spills over the old dam and then winds up in the salt marsh. Bird watchers are often amazed by the number of birds viewed within this region. « hide
5.	Shop at L.L. Bean Every year upwards of three million people head to L. L. Bean's Freeport headquarters to purchase apparel, sports equipment, fitness needs, and other necessities. The outlet store provides all of L. L. Bean's popular merchandise at savings of more than 50%. Imagine an L. L. Bean winter parka for under $10, it is easy to find a deal like that at this huge outlet store. The L. L. Bean outlet store is packed with discontinued merchandise, factory seconds, samples, and “slightly imperfect” items. There are many deals waiting inside the doors, and many tourists have learned to visit a few times during their stay because the deals are always changing. « hide
6.	R.D. Allen Jewelers, Maine's Largest Tourmaline Retailer Maine is one of two U.S. states that mines tourmaline, a dazzling gemstone discovered in Maine in the 1970s. Tourmaline comes in pink, red, teal, purple, or shades of green, including a unique mint green that truly stands out. With some gemstones, the stone is bi-colored with stripes of pink and green. R.D. Allen Jewelers is Maine's largest tourmaline retailer. Tourists can visit the jewelry shop to learn more about this fabulous gemstone, purchase jewelry, or just browse the selection. It is certainly worth viewing this gorgeous gem. Once a tourist has experienced the stone's impressive detail, they will want to bring it home and show it off. « hide
7.	Winslow Memorial Park A trip to Maine is not complete without a day at the beach. Freeport's Winslow Memorial Park not only has a large span of beach, but there are also picnic areas, volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, hiking trails, and boat launches. The nature trails travel along Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River providing visitors with splendid views of the area's native plants and wildlife. There are benches along the trail. There are a small number of camp sites and cabins for those who would like to spend the day at the beach and walk back to their accommodations at night. « hide
8.	Take In The Chowdah Challenge Every late September/early October, area restaurants come together to prove that their “chowdah” is the greatest. During this day long competition, chefs whip up huge batches of their seafood, fish, or clam chowder and serve it to the public and a handful of judges. The judges vote on a winner who then gets to boast that his or her chowder reigned supreme. For the children, there is face painting and other fun activities. The Chowdah Challenge is a unique way to meet the locals and see what area restaurants have on their menus. « hide
9.	The Comedy Connection Comedy acts change frequently at The Comedy Connection. The establishment is open to anyone 18 or older. Local talent is showcased at this comedy club that generally draws in a large crowd. Look for special “Dinner & A Show” nights when patrons can pay $33 each and take in a comedy act while enjoying a three-course meal. « hide
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Top rated restaurants in Freeport

1.	Corsican Restaurant Open for more than twenty years, the Corsican Restaurant sits in a former carriage repair building. The restaurant serves American fare including handmade pizzas, fresh homemade breads, huge salads, vegetarian meals, and some pasta dishes. A substantial children's menu is available. Meals come with bread and a garden salad. « hide	6.	Jameson Tavern Jameson Tavern has an amazing history. Situated in the building where papers were signed giving Maine independence from Massachusetts, the Jameson Tavern building is touted as the actual “Birthplace of Maine.” The building is gorgeous and the food is even better. Steak, seafood, poultry, and vegetarian selections are served daily. « hide
2.	The Freeport Cafe The Freeport Cafe is a small establishment attached to the Best Western Freeport. It gets rave reviews from locals and tourists. In 2003, Yankee Magazine gave The Freeport Cafe special attention after naming the cafe for the annual “Editor's Choice” award. Breakfasts are superb with more than fifty varieties of homemade muffins. The cafe also makes soups, sandwich wraps, and a delightful turkey pot pie. « hide	7.	Azure Cafe Azure Cafe has won the People's Choice Clam Chowder, People's Choice Seafood Chowder, and Judge's Choice Overall Best Seafood awards three years running. Their ingredients are fresh and their chowders are amazing. Azure Cafe is more upscale than other seafood restaurants because their cuisine has a delightful Mediterranean touch. « hide
3.	Muddy Rudder Muddy Rudder is located at the Freeport Inn in Yarmouth on the waterfront. Seafood and steaks are specialties at Muddy Rudder. The restaurant also offers a decent selection of salads and sandwiches. Diners enjoy piano music as they eat. An elaborate Sunday brunch is popular with both tourists and locals. « hide	8.	Lobster Cooker Lobster Cooker has taken the Chowdah Challenge ribbon for chowder five years in a row. The menu offers a huge variety of seafood from chowders to fried seafood to lobster rolls. Daily specials at Lobster Cooker are created at the chef's whim and usually offer impressive seafood for an incredible price. « hide
4.	Broad Arrow Tavern Broad Arrow Tavern sits in what appears to be an old hunting lodge in side the Harraseeket Inn. Broad Arrow Tavern specializes in wood fired pizzas, steaks, seafood, burgers, and a succulent lobster stew. A well-stocked lunch buffet is set up daily and is popular with many locals. « hide	9.	Morrison's Maine Chowder House Morrison's Maine Chowder House is a Chowdah Festival winner for their delectable lobster stew and clam chowder. Morrison's Maine Chowder House does not serve a huge menu, instead the chef focuses on chowders, stews, and impressive lobster rolls. A children's menu is offered with a variety of meals for $4. Blueberry ice cream and locally made whoopie pies top off the dessert list. « hide
5.	Gritty McDuff's Gritty McDuff's looks unappealing from the outside, but the true beauty of this establishment lies inside. Tourists should ignore the outside appearance and head in for a cold brew and delicious pub fare. Gritty McDuff's offers a great selection of appetizers, including Ale Battered Mushrooms that use Gritty's ale and handmade potato chips. Burgers and fried seafood are on the menu, as are some more unique options like Goat Cheese Ravioli and Mediterranean Burger with ground lamb and mint. « hide

Freeport Insider tips

Black Bears In Maine

Many forests in Maine are home to moose and black bear. When camping, it is important that tourists realize bears are in the area. Black bears are generally shy and avoid contact with humans, but they are not above temptation. Leaving garbage scattered around is certain to draw in bears. Food should be tucked away in air tight containers, garbage should be placed in park trash bins before going to bed, and campfires used for cooking should be extinguished so that residual food odors are eliminated. On the rare chance that a tourist encounters a bear, they should slowly back away, never run! A black bear will charge once to assert domination, but generally this charge does not lead to an attack. In the rare event that a bear does attack, keep your head covered as much as possible, and fight back. Playing dead does not work, black bears will drag its prey to cover. When fighting back, aim for the nose and eyes. « hide

Tourist Crowds In The Summer

In peak season, late May to early September, Freeport becomes crowded with summer residents and tourists. The tourist season can be exasperating to everyone because parking becomes a major issue, hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and campgrounds fill up quickly leaving it impossible to find last minute accommodations. Tourists can reduce stress by planning ahead. Many restaurants urge diners to make reservations to ensure a seat in the dining rooms. Tourists should make hotel/B&B reservations at least three weeks in advance to ensure there is room available. Prices are going to be higher so tourists should expect to shell out more money in the peak season. « hide

Freeport nightlife

1.	Blackstone's As Portland's oldest gay bar, Blackstone's continues to draw in a huge crowd. The bar caters to the gay and lesbian crowd and has a full service bar, pool tables, and an onsite ATM for those who need additional cash. Blackstone's strives to help with community fundraisers to look for special events often. A small menu offers burgers and sandwiches for under $5. « hide
2.	Threeways Night Club A variety of music is the main attraction at Threeways Night Club. The club is geared towards a different crowd almost every night. Wednesday is Ladies Night with amazing drink specials. Thursday is College Night. Friday offers an 80's Happy Hour with a free buffet. Saturday night is the 70's Dance Party, and on Sunday live music is essential. Tourists will find that this is not an club for couples. Their motto is “Here's to being single, seeing double, and sleeping triple.” It is a great place to meet other singles. « hide
3.	Three Dollar Dewey's With more than thirty beers on draft, Three Dollar Dewey's is a family friendly establishment where children and their parents can both enjoy a night out. Beer can be ordered by the pint or by the pitcher and most beers start at $2.50 a pint. Typical pub fare is served including low-carb options. Look for happy hour specials from 4 to 8pm. « hide
4.	Bull Feeney's Established by an Irish immigrant, John Feeney, in the 1800s, Bull Feeney's was originally a grocery that served as a front for the business's true form, a saloon. Today, Bull Feeney's is a great place for tourists and locals to enjoy a cold brew while listening to live music. The establishment serves a huge selection of Irish and Bourbon Whiskey, pub fare, and even has a kid's menu. Prices are extremely reasonable and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Look for $2 draft specials every night and free appetizers during happy hours from 4 – 7pm. « hide

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