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great place to learn about farming and
farm animals while also enjoying tradi-
tional fairground rides and food.
More Than the Stores
– Freeport & Pownal
Famous for shopping, there is much
more to this town than the bargains
found at the many outlet stores (though
you really can’t beat the deals). Home
of famous outdoor retailer L.L.Bean, it
makes perfect sense that the area is rich
with natural beauty, and offers plenty of
opportunities to get outdoors and play.
Driving into Freeport, it’s impossible
not to notice the vast and bustling strip
of restaurants and stores, many of which
occupy historic homes and buildings.
National companies like Tommy Hil-
figer 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 sun-
dress, you may find a new favorite on
Main Street, or just around the corner.
While many visit L.L.Bean to stock
up on boots and sweaters, Freeport
is also home to the L.L.Bean Outdoor
Discovery School, which offers walk-in
clinics in everything from snowshoeing
and fly-fishing to kayaking and paddle
boarding. In the summer, L.L.Bean
hosts its free live music series, and
various themed weekends devoted to
outdoor sports and hobbies are offered
throughout the year.
Just a few miles east of town are the
calming green acres of Wolfe’s Neck
Woods State Park, a great place for bird
watching, family outings, and ocean
side hikes. If a craggy climb is more
your style, visit Bradbury Mountain
State Park located close by in Pownal;
hiking trails to the top range from
easy to intermediate level, and true
thrill-seekers will love the well-planned
system of mountain biking trails.
After all that hiking, biking, and shop-
ping, you’ll probably need to fuel up.
Foodies will be happy to note that
Freeport has plenty of great places to
eat—while the freshest of lobster and
seafood are plentiful, neither your curry
cravings nor dumpling desires will
go unsatisfied. Spend the night in an
elegant B&B or iconic New England Inn
and wake up ready to explore more of
this vibrant, historic village.
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