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DOWNTOWN
The Old Port's cobblestone
streets are lined with one-of-
a-kind boutiques featuring
authentic Maine-made and
imported goods. You'll find
shops and galleries occupying
revitalized warehouses with
exposed bricks and beams;
sometimes the stores them-
selves are as unique as the
wares they display. Intriguing
shops are interspersed with
numerous galleries in the
Arts District, running along a
stretch of Congress Street, the
city's main commercial
thoroughfare.
SOUTH PORTLAND
Shop all your favorite brands
at the state's largest shopping
center, The Maine Mall. With
over 140 stores and restau-
rants, the mall is conveniently
located near the airport and
several hotels. The surround-
ing mall area contains many
smaller shopping plazas and
eateries, and all of it is just
10 minutes from downtown.
Across the Casco Bay Bridge
from Portland, the small
Knightville neighborhood
bustles with shops and restau-
rants, and briny breezes waft
over the village.
FREEPORT
Driving into downtown
Freeport, it's impossible not to
notice the vast and bustling
strip of restaurants and stores,
many of which occupy historic
buildings. National companies
like Tommy Hilfiger and Cole
Haan offer great fashion at
factory prices alongside a mix
of locally-owned boutiques.
Whether you are searching for
dress shoes or a sundress, you'll
likely find a bargain. L.L. Bean's
flagship store put Freeport on
the map, and it's still the go-to
place for outdoor gear.
SCARBOROUGH
Drive down Route 1, south of
Portland, for an eclectic mix
of shops from crafts to an-
tiques. Don't miss Len Libby
Chocolatier where Lenny,
the world's only life-size
chocolate moose, lives in his
natural habitat. While Lenny
may not satisfy your craving
to see a real moose, the store
will certainly indulge your
sweet tooth. Route 1 is also
your course for Scarborough
Marsh Nature Center and
Pine Point Beach; stop at
Lois' Natural Marketplace to
pick up picnic provisions.
ONE-STOP SHOPPING
Hit one or more of these retail districts for a concentrated
period of shopping fun.
PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: THOMAS MITCHELL; FREEPORT USA; ROBERT WITKOWSKI/VISIT PORTLAND; LEN LIBBY; BOB DELANEY/THE MAINE MALL