Freeport combines world-class shopping with a beautiful setting on Casco Bay. The town is packed with outlet stores and is famous as the birthplace of the iconic New England brand, L.L. Bean. Beyond shopping, the oceanside setting ensures there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Things to do in Freeport
From local brands to international labels, Downtown Freeport offers a huge range of retail stores. It’s one of the top outlet shopping destinations in New England and is a great place to score discounts on your favourite brands. Freeport is also home to the iconic L.L. Bean Flagship Store. Give your credit card a workout and refuel at lively cafes, bistros and breweries.
Discover more than 80 hectares of white pine forests, salt marshland and rocky shoreline in Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. The park is perched on a narrow peninsula and is an important habitat for nesting ospreys. Explore scenic trails and enjoy lunch in the shady picnic area.
The Desert of Maine feels like being transported to Arizona or Utah. After being de-vegetated by over farming, the land was transformed into a unique outdoor attraction. Instead of forest and farmland, the park features rolling sand dunes. Learn about the unique geology of the desert at the museum and take a spin on the vintage train. Activities like fossil digging and gemstone panning promise fun for the whole family.
Enjoy year-round adventures in Bradbury Mountain State Park. Hike, mountain bike and horseback ride in the warm summer months. The Summit Trail rewards you with sweeping views over Cumberland County. Winter snowfall transforms hiking paths into scenic snowshoe and cross-country ski trails.
Getting around Freeport
Freeport is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Cumberland County, a 20-minute drive from Portland and two hours from Boston. Boston Logan International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.