Freeport, ME

Travel Guide
Freeport featuring fall colors
Stroll through this picturesque village in Maine and explore dozens of outlet stores, numerous restaurants and the famous L.L. Bean Flagship Store.

From shopping adventures to sandy encounters to seaside explorations, Freeport has quite varied attractions. Enjoy the unique town’s bustling atmosphere throughout the year.

Stop at the Freeport Historical Society to learn more about the area’s past. Go on a walking tour to view some of Freeport’s original homes, schools and churches. See history come alive through a series of exhibits and live demonstrations of local pastimes, such as quilting.

No trip to Freeport is complete without a visit to the L.L. Bean Flagship Store. The sprawling store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Don’t miss the indoor pond and aquarium, where trout and salmon swim around. Sign up for a fly-fishing class at L.L. Bean’s Fogg Farm or join an outdoor discovery school in kayaking, snowshoeing, archery, sport shooting or other athletic activities.

Browse a variety of other outlet stores and local boutiques. Sample the state’s famous lobsters and other seafood at one of the town’s many restaurants. Choose from dozens of dining areas, ranging from local Maine food to well-known national chains.

Explore the coastal beauty of Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park. Follow trails through marshes, fields and along the waterfront. Watch for the stately ospreys that nest on neighboring Googins Island. Stroll along the coast on the popular Casco Bay Walk. As you explore, check out the informative panels that describe the area and the animals that live here.

Find something completely unexpected in the Desert of Maine. Resulting from an ancient glacial silt deposit, sand dunes cover over 40 acres (16 hectares) of former farmland. Take a narrated tram tour and walk through the quirky Farm Museum in the 1797 Tuttle Barn.

The charming village of Freeport is about a 20-minute drive north of Portland on the shores of Casco Bay. Whether you come to explore its famous outlet stores or its picture-perfect outdoor spaces, Freeport offers appealing attractions.

The Freeport Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Freeport Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 out of 5
506 Us Route 1, Freeport, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥10,760 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥10,760
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Freeport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great Property. All the staffs were friendly and helpful. Great experiences"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

The Freeport Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel 44 North
Hotel 44 North
2 out of 5
500 US-1, Freeport, ME
The price is ¥11,570 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥11,570
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Freeport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (604 reviews)
Great value
"Comfortable bed with nice sized room. Good breakfast with many choices. Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2024

Hotel 44 North
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
450 U.S. Route 1, Freeport, ME
The price is ¥17,251 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥17,251
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Freeport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast left a bit to be desired. Bagels were great, omelets bad. everything else was OK"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Freeport, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand
Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand
Phippsburg
Stay at this beach cottage in Phippsburg. Enjoy a beach locale, WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Hunnewell Beach and Popham Beach State Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Beachfront cottage
"We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back again."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2023

Popham Beach Direct Oceanfront Cottage Steps to the sand
Waterfront, Luxury, Spacious home in Freeport!
Waterfront, Luxury, Spacious home in Freeport!
Freeport
Stay at this vacation home in Freeport. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Wolfe's Neck Farm and Mast Landing Sanctuary are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Beautiful property just outside Portland!
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this property, as it was a perfect place for our weekend trip. Nestled in the woods with a waterfront view, it offers close proximity to the shops in Freeport and nearby downtown Portland. The owner was incredibly responsive and set us up for amazing stay! Definitely ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Waterfront, Luxury, Spacious home in Freeport!
Inviting apartment with full kitchen, porch, convenient location, & fast WiFi
Inviting apartment with full kitchen, porch, convenient location, & fast WiFi
Portland
Stay at this apartment in Portland. Enjoy a water park, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Portland Stage and International Cryptozoology Museum ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Portland Stay
"This home was clean, bright and comfortable. Great location, no issues. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Inviting apartment with full kitchen, porch, convenient location, & fast WiFi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Freeport

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 17, 2020

Petrellos was very good food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 7, 2020

In March the town is quiet and its not too cold to walk outdoors to the shops. It's always fun to visit Bean's. And it's a treat to visit the health food store for easy, healthy and delicious meals.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Feb 18, 2020

pool needed to be cleaned, very salty and had algae all around edges of the pool and I slipped on the stairs of pool twice in and out of it...had to hold tight on rail to get in and out steps were slippery. Unsafe! Towels they serve are too small.

4/5 - Good

Michelle
Jan 21, 2020

There was a snow storm while we were there. City & Hotel did a great job getting things cleaned up.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 6, 2020

It has become a tradition to visit Freeport before Christmas. Festive and friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 30, 2019

We come to Freeport every year, this was our first winter visit. Whatever the season, we highly enjoy.

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