'''Freeport''' is just north of Portland in Maine and hosts the headquarters of L.L Bean. Because of the popularity of L.L. Bean, other stores were drawn to the area and it has become a shopping destination".
Get in
By air
The nearest large airport is in Portland.
By car
'''From the South:'''
Take I-95 to the Maine Turnpike, Exit 52.
Follow signs to I-295 North
Take Exit 17, 20 or 22 for Freeport.
'''From the North:'''
Take I-95S to Exit 103 to I-295S
Take I-295 Exit 22, 20 or 17.
All of these exits lead directly to U. S. Route One, which is the Main Street.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation directly to Freeport.
Take the Concord Trailways busline or the Amtrak DownEaster to Portland, Maine, just 17 miles south of Freeport and then take a public taxi to Freeport.
There is also Cruise Shipping docking in Portland, Maine. There are two convenient schedules available.
Get around
The main street in Freeport is Route 1.
The recommended taxi service: Brunswick Taxi(729-3688) or Freeport Taxi i (865-9494)
There are also rental car companies located in Portland, Portland Airport, and Brunswick
See
'''Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park''', 426 Wolfe's Neck Road ''off Flying Point Road'', +1-207-624-6075 (off season) & +1-207-865-4465 (in season), [http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=31]. 233 acre park with 5 miles of shoreline and woodland hiking with views of Casco Bay, the Harraseeket River and salt marshes. Picnic areas are provided. Admission adult $3, child aged 5-11 $1; under 5 and over 65 free.
Do
'''Outdoors Activities:'''
Bradbury Mountain State Park- Nature Walks, trails, and hiking
Brunswick Golf Course- Golf Course
Casco Bay Yacht Exchange- Sailing
Winslow Park & Campground- Camping
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park- Bird watching, and Picnicking
Hedgehog Mountain- Bicycling, X-Country Skiing, and Hiking
'''The Arts'''
Freeport Performing Arts Center- Music, Arts ad Entertainment
Maine State Music Theatre- Music
'''Museums'''
Freeport Fire Museum
Harrington House- Historical Exhibit
Buy
Freeport is a shopper_fs paradise with the L.L.Bean flagship store, outlets, small shops, and specialty stores.
'''L.L. Bean''' 95 Main St, ''+1 877'' 552-3268, [http://www.llbean.com]. L.L. Bean's flagship store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Company headquarters is nearby.
'''Freeport Merchant's Association''' [http://www.freeportusa.com]
Retail Outlets
'''Ann Klein''', 56 Main Street.
'''J.Crew Factory Outlet''', 10 Bow Street, ''207'' 865-3180.
Jewelry & Crafts
'''The Beadin' Path''', 15 Main Street, ''+1 877'' 92-BEADS, [http://www.BeadinPath.com]. The Beadin' Path is a crafter & jewelry designer's paradise with beads from all over the world, selling both retail and wholesale.
'''Earrings & Company''', 2 Mechanic Street, [http://www.earringsandcompany.com/].
'''Brown Goldsmiths''', 11 Mechanic Street, [http://www.browngoldsmiths.com/].
'''R.D. Allen''', 32 Main Street, [www.rdallen.com].
Galleries
'''Georgetown Pottery''', 148 Main Street, [http://www.georgetownpottery.com/].
'''Freeport Fine Arts''', 210 Main Street (207) 865-1066?
'''Carolyn Walton Gallory''', 207-865-1585
Boutiques & Gift Shops
'''The Mangy Moose''', 112 Main Street, [http://www.themangymoose.com/].
'''Betsy's''', 6 Bow Street, [http://www.betsys.com/].
'''CO/OP Contemporary Clothing''', 140 N. Main Street. Worth the visit - funky boutique samples at great prices.
Eat
'''Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster''' Main St. at the water. Daily 11:30AM-8:30PM, Closed mid Oct to May 1st, Have them pick out a live lobster and prepare it for you to eat right on the dock next to the lobster traps.
'''Broad Arrow Tavern''', 162 Maine St (''in the Harraseeket Inn, 2 blocks from LL Bean''), ''+1 207'' 865-9377, [http://www.harraseeketinn.com/index.shtml]. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11:30 a.m. until. Besides extensive menu items, there is a sumptuous luncheon buffet served Monday through Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm ($16.95). Casual Maine-Lodge-like atmosphere, full bar, brick pizza oven, family friendly.
'''Harraseeket Inn Main Dining Room''', 162 Maine St, ''+1 207'' 865-9377, [http://www.harraseeketinn.com/index.shtml]. Nightly 5:30PM-9PM, F,Sa till 9:30PM. Reservations suggested.
'''Azure Cafe''', 123 Maine St., ''+1 207'' 865-1237, [http://www.azurecafe.com/]. Hours vary by season. Northern Italian food. Indoor and patio seating, live jazz, extensive wine list. Great special occasion spot.
'''The Corsican Restaurant''', 9 Mechanic Street (1 block off Maine St.), ''+1 207'' 865-9421, [http://corsicanrestaurant.com/index.html]. Lunch and dinner M-Sa. Casual soup and salad cafe.
'''McDonald's''', 155 Main St. (''SW corner of Main St. and Mallet Dr.''), ''+1 207'' 865-9566. It is different in Freeport. Looks like a home with a very small sign out front. No speaker to hear outside, you place your order and it appears on the screen with no other feedback from the order taker. This is due to sound ordinance in Freeport. You can get a Big Mac, but you may also see Lobster Roll on the menu as well.
Drink
'''Gritty McDuff's''', Lower Main Street Freeport, ''+1 207'' 865-4321, [http://www.grittys.com]. Brewpub. Very good microbrews.
'''Jameson Tavern''', 115 Main St. (behind L.L. Bean), ''+1 207'' 865-4196, [http://www.jamesontavern.com]. Built in 1779 and first became a tavern in 1801. Known as ''The Birthplace of Maine''. Have a good brew, see some history and eat some good food.
'''Freeport Cabaret''', 5 Depot St., ''+1 207 865-1780, [http://www.freeportcabaret.com]. Freeport_fs first nightspot featuring live entertainment is now open. Aptly named, The Freeport Cabaret features jazz, comedy, singer- songwriters and performing artists ? with gourmet appetizers, desserts, fine wines, coffees, teas and cocktails.
Sleep
'''Harraseeket Inn''', 162 Main St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 865-9377, Fax: ''+1 207'' 865-1684 [http://www.harraseeketinn.com].
'''Hilton Garden Inn''', 5 Park St., Phone: ''+1 207'' 865-1433, Fax: ''+1 207'' 865-1432. [http://www.freeportdowntown.gardeninn.com].
'''Best Western Freeport Inn''', 31 US Route 1, Phone: ''+1 207'' 865-3106, Toll-free: ''+1 800'' 998-2583, Fax: ''+1 207'' 865-6364, [http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=20020].
'''Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites''', 450 U.S. Route 1, Phone: ''+1 207'' 865-9020, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/frept].
Get out
There are more outlet stores in Kittery.