Bean Factory Store and The Maine Dog, a veterinarian-owned shop that caters to the canine set. Freeport Village Station, an open-air outlet mall, opened in the spring, and it’s home to the L.L. Must-even more so when Alex Carleton’s signature line debuts in spring 2010-and so is Bean’s home store, which opened in September. Regardless of where you stay in Freeport, chances are breakfast is included, so eat up, because shopping requires serious energy. Bean will still be open, and it’s truly a special place in the wee hours. So sip away-no matter how late you stay, L.L. The cocktails here are to die for, but Azure Café also has received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for four straight years. Try the mussels al fresco, which taste like summer special. Across the street is the family-friendly James Place Inn.įor dinner, head to Azure Café, where chef Christopher Bassett uses Maine’s best ingredients to prepare flavorful, creative Italian cuisine. Dog lovers and those who prefer Pottery Barn to potpourri and Ralph Lauren linens to antique doilies should check into the pet-friendly Applewood Inn. Though it’sĮlegant year-round, the Harraseeket really sparkles during the holidays. At the gracious Harraseeket Inn, you can stay in style-with an in-room fireplace-within walking distance of town. The town is home to charming B&Bs, hotel chains, and traditional motor inns. As Freeport has grown in popularity as a more-than-shopping destination, so have the lodging options. Where to stay? Depends on what you’re looking for. Moser, take in a bit of fine art at The Wonderful Gallery, peruse unique, artisanmade jewelry at Earrings & Co., or tour the workshop of Brown Goldsmiths. Bean, which get a little less foot traffic than the heart of the village. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the blocks north of L.L. Be sure to call ahead to reserve a table. Choose from 72 varieties of loose-leaf tea, served with scones and Devon cream, finger sandwiches, and decadent desserts. You’ll feel like you’re in a dollhouse as you eat a leisurely four-course lunch prepared by Jacqueline Soley. Skip out of work early-or skip work entirely-and when you arrive in town, head straight to Jacqueline’s Tea Room. It’s a perfect holiday shopping destination. And while nobody can deny the allure of high-end labels at discount prices, there’s more to Freeport than outlets-like galleries, a phenomenal wine and cheese shop, great restaurants, independently owned boutiques, and an organic farm overlooking the ocean. The town is a haven for bargain-seekers from around the world. In 1912, around the time Leon Leonwood Bean started sewing leather and rubber boots, leisure gave way to retail. From Winslow Park, you can still see the hotel’s remains-a stone castle tower peeking above the treeline. Industry gave way to leisure-a grand hotel and amusement park were built near Casco Bay at the turn of the century. More than big Indians, big boots, and big-name outletsįreeport seceded from North Yarmouth in 1789 and established itself as a seaport and shipbuilding center. By Kristen Andresen Lainsbury | Photography by Amanda Kowalski | Illustration by Karen Gelardi
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