Freeport, Maine is a magical wonderland to lovers of L.L. Bean style. This is the perfect spot for a cozy weekend. Only 20 minutes north of Portland, Freeport is well known as the home to L.L. Bean headquarters, with a store that is open 24 hours. Yes, you read that correctly. It has its own coffee shop, a pond with native fish, and of course a flannel in every style and color you could ever dream.
For those looking for a weekend of shopping, Freeport will not disappoint. Many other popular outlet stores orbit the main headquarters as well as highly rated restaurants. If you don’t mind a very short drive, many great brewers will welcome you on a tour. There are also parks to leaf peep and hike, if you want a quieter retreat.
Where to stay
The Harraseeket Inn
Where should you stay to experience this rustic shopping mecca? The Harraseeket Inn is within walking distance to L.L. Bean Headquarters. The inn is family run, it’s history spanning many generations of the Gray family. The 84 room hotel has a rustic, country ambience. The floors adorned with rich colored rugs, trailing up the stairs to your room. Our room faced the cozy garden courtyard which I’m sure sings with newlywed love in the summer during wedding season. Many rooms have a private fireplace, a luxury we happily enjoyed. You aren’t a boy scout? No problem, the lovely innkeepers pre make the fire, right down to the crumpled newspaper. All you have to do is crawl into bed and light the match. We let the autumn air tumble into our room with a the fire lit. It was a lovely evening.
The inn is also home to two restaurants, one being a tavern. It was a great treat for a late night bite. In the morning, we explored the continental breakfast. Complimentary, but with fine dining feel. We recommend the quiche and the bacon.
Though we didn’t experience it ourselves, Chip, the inn owner, assured us that tea time is THE time. In the main common room, which is home to a grand piano and roaring fire, every afternoon the current residents of the inn descend to mingle among tea. We will definitely be back just for this!
What to Do
L.L. Bean Headquarters
L.L. Bean Discovery Tours
Mast Landing Sanctuary
Seacoast Tours of Freeport LLC, formerly Calendar Islands Tours
Smudge Art Studio (Kiddos)
Outlet Stores in Freeport
Wolfe Neck National Park
Maine Beer Co.
Portersfield Cider
Wilbur of Maine’s Chocolate Confections
Where to Eat
The Tuscan Brick Oven Kitchen
Coffee By Design
Broad Arrow Tavern at the Harraseeket Inn
Homage Restaurant
L.L. Bean Small Batch Boots launch today ! Here are my picks:
Gorgeous in Plaid
This plaid number is the one I am going to rock this winter! With that fur lining the cold doesn’t stand a chance. Get this boot
The Warmest Green
This is my favorite for men! I just love that deep Hunter green. This would make a great addition to your boyfriend’s closet! Get the boot here
Rustic Lined Amazingness
I think the tap line here says it all. Sadly this puppy is sold out in many sizes so you gotta scoop it up fast! Get the boot here
Suede Parade
This gorgeous blue suede has such a stand out heel. This would look gorgeous out in the snow! Get the boot here
Victory Boot
I call this the victory boot because the World Series Champions, the Boston Red Sox, sported a very similar pair at the parade! They come in green, blue, and red/white and red (which i included here). Get the boot here.
Thank you to the Harraseeket for allowing us the pleasure of staying in your inn free of charge. All thoughts and opinions of the inn are exclusively my own.
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