Freeport is a village rich with history, much of which is preserved for enjoyment today. Freeport was founded 1789 and folklore credits Freeport with being "the birthplace of Maine." It was in Freeport at Jameson Tavern that many meetings were held, where colonists debated a separation movement from Massachusetts. Historical points of interest include the Harrington House (1830), home of the Historical Society, housing exhibits and archives. The Pettengill Farm is a 19th century salt water farm where visitors and local people alike can find exhibits of 19th century coastal farm life. And of course the world famous LL Bean is located in the heart of Freeport.
If you are traveling from Newagen Seaside Inn, take Route 27 south to Route 1 South through Wiscasset, Bath and Brunswick to 295 South and then take exit 22. Then turn right on Main Street/Blue Star Memorial Highway. The LL Bean Factory Store is located at 10 Depot Street, Freeport, Maine 04033.
If you are looking for a true Maine experience, visit Newagen Seaside Inn, located oceanfront on a beautiful 19 acre peninsula on Southport Island, just minutes from Boothbay Harbor.
The Gore House is the home of a truly unique McDonald's
which visitors find extraordinary. Points of interest include
oceanfront grandeur or Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Winslow Park with
a beach on Casco Bay, and Mast Landing Sanctuary, open daily for nature
walks and guided tours; and we can't forget Maine's natural phenomenon
- the Desert Dunes of Maine. Charming South Freeport Village offers a
panoramic view of a working harbor, restaurants with great lobster, and
scenic ocean cruises.
Directions: Exit the Newagen driveway and turn right onto Route 238.
When that road ends, turn right and cross the Southport Bridge. At the
four-way intersection, turn left onto Lakeside Drive. At the stop sign,
go straight, keeping the Monument on your right. Bear left onto Route
27 and take this North to Route 1. Turn left and take Route 1 South to
Bath. Stay on Route 1 South to Bath. Stay on Route 1 until dead ends in
Brunswick. Turn right onto Pleasant Street and follow this onto the on
ramp for I-295 South. Take I-295 Exit 22, 20 or 17. All of these exits
lead directly to U.S. Route One, which is the Main Street.
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