Vibrant and rich shopping area. It's LL Bean central. LL Bean campus has lots of activities. The outlets were still good, but there are a number of vacancies from post-pandemic fallout. The public bathrooms could use more light - I didn't feel too safe in the lighting. And the sanitizers all around need to be kept up. they were all empty. But, some great unique shops in various places. some hard to find. we came across a few little gems. British Goods. had a nice selection of Great Britain foods and clothing. My favorite little gem of the area was Grand Gourmet. They had 10, 25, 50, and 100 year balsamic vinegars. I bought a 25-year-old, and wow, is it packed with flavor. The most potent coffee I ever had, called "Death Wish" coffees. They sell duck fat (a unique taste different from oils and lard- a bit richer- (many swear by it for potaties over butter ir laed). various sauces. some products I was pleased to find. I'd go back again ... will make a...
Read moreThis is an opportunity to visit a variety of shops ranging from typical Maine coast souvenir shops to more expensive clothing stores along with a number of outdoor and sports ones. Of course, the central store L. L. Bean which occupies a several block area with a very large parking lot alongside most of the store entrances. The town also has serval parking lots as well. Maps are readily available to provide a sense of store locations. A free wifi service is likewise offered by the town. We had ice cream at Derosiers, a pizza and plus eating place. Great ice cream. A periodic visit is always enjoyable. Most businesses encourage masks but they are...
Read moreI love this shopping area! Many of the stores are out of my price range, but at least they’re fun to look around in. This little mall is well organized, always very clean and right in the middle of the Freeport shopping district, only a few steps from L. L. Bean. The free parking garage is also a tremendous plus as almost anywhere in the bigger town of Portland is going to require paid parking, is much more difficult to navigate, and overall less well maintained. This is always a fun place to...
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