This Walkable Stretch Of Shops And Restaurants In Small-Town Maine Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
When it comes to walkable towns, it is pretty tough to beat Freeport, Maine. The main downtown area is a go-to destination for many as a local shopping spot. If you are looking for a sweet deal or you just simply want to window shop, there is a little bit of everything in this town. So, when you want to shop till you drop, drive on over to Freeport, park your car, and get ready to walk everywhere in this little town.
Most notable in Freeport is the flagship store of L.L. Bean.
This store is pivotal to the way of life in Maine, in fact, the store itself has created a culture in our state. It is tough to go anywhere without seeing the iconic boot, the logo on a jacket, or a kid going to school with their backpack. The store itself is huge and worth exploring. So whether you are planning a camping trip, hiking Kahtadin, or exploring our beautiful coastline, L.L. Bean will have what you need to get outside and enjoy it.
The store has expanded to several locations within Freeport as well.
The L.L. Bean Home store is a great place to peruse through home decor. You can outfit your house with fine quality L.L. Bean products from rugs to kitchenwares and everything in between. No stop to freeport is complete until you have explored all of the L.L. Bean stores.
As you walk along the main street in downtown, you will find plenty of big named stores with outlet prices.
Lots of high-end clothing lines and goods can be found throughout your walk in the city. One notable place is the Village Station. Located just above a parking garage and across the street from L.L. Bean is a variety of stores to explore. They even have an L.L. Bean outlet store that we highly recommend you check out for some discounted deals.
Down the stairs from the Village Station and across the street, you can find a lovely little candy shop.
Wilbur’s of Maine is a charming sweet shop that carries everything from old-timey candy to a fan favorite — chocolate-covered blueberries. Grab a little sugar to keep you going because there are lots of other stores to visit.
Try something a little bit different by shopping at the Mangy Moose.
The Mangy Moose has locations scattered throughout Maine and they are undoubtedly proud to be a Maine business. You can find wacky gifts, unique items, and humorous products for sale. The Mangy Moose never takes itself too seriously. Have some fun and make this a stop while you shop.
This store also has multiple locations across the state and is a staple for many coastal towns. If you are looking for a unique book you can only find in Maine, then Sherman’s is the place to start. They carry a wide range of reads as well as decorative one-of-a-kind pieces for your house and so much more.
When you want to spend a day shopping, it’s pretty tough to beat a day spent in Freeport, Maine. The town features big-name brands that everyone has known and loved for years, as well as local shops that capture the essence of living in New England. So park your car, get outside, and enjoy this little coastal town.
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My name is Chris Dodge and I love to bring my family along for many adventures. We love to inspire others to get outside too. We have a whole YouTube Channel dedicated to it called Adventuring in the Moment. With videos or writing, I try to bring the best that the outdoors has to offer.