Freeport (Maine)

Freeport is just north of Portland in Maine and hosts the headquarters of L.L Bean. Because of the popularity of L.L. Bean, other stores were drawn to the area and it has become a shopping destination.

By plane
The nearest large airport is in Portland. Visitors also often fly to Boston, Mass. or Manchester, NH.

By car
From the south: Take I-95 to the Maine Turnpike, Exit 52. Follow signs to I-295 North Take Exit 17, 20 or 22 for Freeport.

From the north: Take I-95S to Exit 103 to I-295S Take I-295 Exit 22, 20 or 17.

All of these exits lead directly to U.S. Route One, which is the Main Street.

By train

 * Route stopping at Freeport:
 * Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn.
 * Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn.

Other transportation
Concord Trailways can take you as far as Portland, but you're on your own getting to Freeport.

There is also cruise shipping docking in Portland, Maine. There are two convenient schedules available.

Get around
The main street in Freeport is Route 1.

There are also rental car companies located in Portland, Portland Airport, and Brunswick

Buy
Freeport is a shopper's paradise with the L.L. Bean flagship store, outlets, small shops, and specialty stores.

Go next

 * There are more outlet stores in Kittery.