Things to Do in Freeport
The Freeport area is one of our favorite family Monday outings. It has something for all of us and is only thirty to forty miles from the campground.
We usually pack a picnic lunch and go to Wolf Neck Woods State Park first to get a little hiking in.
Wolf Neck boasts five miles of fairly level trails, with one of them being handicapped accessible. You can choose from several lengths of trail, and all are easy hiking. Still, be sure to carry some drinking water and wear your sneakers.
There’s plenty of streams to poke around in
and some bridges to cross
Just be careful you don’t run into a troll!!
Some of the trails wind along the edge of Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River where the boys climbed rocks, poked in crevices and explored tidal pools to their hearts content.
Our favorite trail is the Casco Bay Trail. It takes you down to where you can see a series of islands. Osprey’s nest there. Have you ever seen them fish? They’re fun to watch.
So bring your binoculars and/or camera!
When we reach the coastline, we usually sit for a bit and drink it all in. The views are gorgeous. The forest is peaceful. It’s the perfect place to get away from everything, experience nature and do a little bird watching.
After hiking, we have lunch in the picnic area under the trees. Tables and grills are provided . . . bathrooms are nearby.
Then we load up and drive into downtown Freeport, home of the famous L. L. Bean. We always hit the Outlet Store before going to the retail store. You can usually find some wicked good deals there.
After shopping at L. L. Bean, we get an ice cream at the Ben and Jerry’s stand. It’s conveniently located right outside Bean’s entrance. Mmmmmm . . . coffee heathbar on a sugar cone. My favorite!
Then we shop a little more: Cool As A Moose, The Mangy Moose, Yankee Candle, Lindt Chocolate, Earrings and Co., Reebok . . . the list goes on and on and on! It’s fun to walk the streets and look at everything they have to offer.
There are many, many fabulous places to eat in Freeport, from hot dog stands, to pubs to fine dining. You’ll see a list on the Freeport website (link is listed above) as well as other sightseeing ideas.
But we like to stop on the way home at the Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth, right off of Route 1. Steak, seafood, pasta . . . their menu has something for everyone. I can recommend the Broiled Seafood Medley.