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visitportland.com Steps away from the lively downtown 52 handsomely appointed guestrooms & suites Next to Brunswick Station with Amtrak service Contemporary tavern for cocktails and cuisine Where you’re the in theand offers plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy
the sunshine. Outdoorsmen and shopaholics will be
equally comfortable vacationing here, which is just
one of the many things that makes Freeport so unique.
Driving into downtown 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 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
may find a new favorite on Main Street, or just around
the corner.
Whilemany visit L.L.Bean to stock up on boots, sweaters
and jeans, Freeport is also home to the L.L.Bean
Outdoor Discovery School, which offers seasonably
priced classes in everything from snowshoeing and
fly-fishing to kayaking and paddle boarding. In the
summer, L.L.Bean hosts its Summer in the Park live
music series, hugely popular events that are free and
open to the public. Various themed weekends devoted
to outdoor sports and hobbies are offered throughout
the year, as aremore specific and family-friendly events,
like the Freeport Fall Festival, Sparkle Celebration in
December, and Flavors of Freeport in February.
Of course, outdoor adventures aren’t limited to the center of town.
Venture a few miles east and you’ll find yourself in the calming green
acres of Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. Beautifully maintained trails
meander through forests, into a picturesque salt marsh estuary, and
along the coast. It’s a great place for bird watching, family outings, and
ocean side hikes.
Photo: courtsey FreeportUSA
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