Guidebook for Freeport
Sightseeing
This stunning beach has beautiful white sand and tons of space to spread out! At low tide you can walk across the sandbar to Fox Island. Only a 30 min. drive from Hemlock Creek.
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdThis stunning beach has beautiful white sand and tons of space to spread out! At low tide you can walk across the sandbar to Fox Island. Only a 30 min. drive from Hemlock Creek.
Beautiful trails along the rocky coastline of Maine with frequent views of resident Osprey.
123 locals recommend
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdBeautiful trails along the rocky coastline of Maine with frequent views of resident Osprey.
This is Americana at its best! The guided tour is incredibly interesting, detailing the history of over-farming and the entrepreneurial spirit. This spot is family friendly and great for all ages!
25 locals recommend
Desert of Maine
95 Desert RdThis is Americana at its best! The guided tour is incredibly interesting, detailing the history of over-farming and the entrepreneurial spirit. This spot is family friendly and great for all ages!
This is THE lighthouse to see. A rocky Maine coastline, a museum, rocky beach, and picnic tables. Hearing the waves hit the rocks is what it's all about!
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdThis is THE lighthouse to see. A rocky Maine coastline, a museum, rocky beach, and picnic tables. Hearing the waves hit the rocks is what it's all about!
A short hike to the top of this mountain is a great daytime activity. Only a mile to this beautiful summit! There is also a playground and picnic area with grills. (State park fee)
124 locals recommend
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdA short hike to the top of this mountain is a great daytime activity. Only a mile to this beautiful summit! There is also a playground and picnic area with grills. (State park fee)
Our nearby "locals'" beach. Small sandy beach with a mud flat to explore at low tide. Playground, horse shoes, and picnic tables with grills available. (Small entry fee, cash only)
33 locals recommend
Winslow. Park Campground
10 Winslow Park WayOur nearby "locals'" beach. Small sandy beach with a mud flat to explore at low tide. Playground, horse shoes, and picnic tables with grills available. (Small entry fee, cash only)
Kayak and paddle board rentals. Take them out at the Easterm Prom in Portland. Lessons available.
63 locals recommend
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeKayak and paddle board rentals. Take them out at the Easterm Prom in Portland. Lessons available.
Paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes. Only 10 minutes away and the people who work here are lovely!
Ring's Marine Service Inc.
22 Smelt Brook RdPaddle boards, kayaks, and canoes. Only 10 minutes away and the people who work here are lovely!
It's a gigantic cigar store indian statue on the side of the road. I don't know why it's there, but it makes for a great photo.
Big Indian
117 US-1It's a gigantic cigar store indian statue on the side of the road. I don't know why it's there, but it makes for a great photo.
Shopping
LL Bean has everything you could ever want or need! This mega store (open 24 hrs) could be an all day event, but is also surrounded by other outlets such as Gap, Coach, and Patagonia.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StLL Bean has everything you could ever want or need! This mega store (open 24 hrs) could be an all day event, but is also surrounded by other outlets such as Gap, Coach, and Patagonia.
If you like maps or travel, this place has all the information you could want! Plus, it's home to the largest globe on Earth, called "Eartha"!
Garmin
2 DeLorme DrIf you like maps or travel, this place has all the information you could want! Plus, it's home to the largest globe on Earth, called "Eartha"!
Drinks & Nightlife
The fish and chips are amazing, along with their Black Fly Stout. With large tables and outdoor seating, this pub is a great place to stop after a long day of shopping.
16 locals recommend
Gritty McDuff's Freeport Brew Pub
187 Lower Main StThe fish and chips are amazing, along with their Black Fly Stout. With large tables and outdoor seating, this pub is a great place to stop after a long day of shopping.
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierDive bar to the max! A local favorite.
A tasting room for a micro brewery right around the corner. This place has delicious beer, YUM!
86 locals recommend
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1A tasting room for a micro brewery right around the corner. This place has delicious beer, YUM!
Some of the best cocktails I've ever had! They only serve alcoholic beverages Weds - Sat evenings. The rest of the time, it's a craft soda shop with tasty creations for all ages and tastes!
27 locals recommend
Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StSome of the best cocktails I've ever had! They only serve alcoholic beverages Weds - Sat evenings. The rest of the time, it's a craft soda shop with tasty creations for all ages and tastes!
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful views and farm animals. Take a tour and have a picnic!
23 locals recommend
Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
184 Burnett RdBeautiful views and farm animals. Take a tour and have a picnic!
Food Scene
Right on the water, with the nearest scenic harbor views, as you eat a lobster fresh from the trap. They also make an amazing Strawberry Shortcake dessert!
52 locals recommend
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
36 Main StRight on the water, with the nearest scenic harbor views, as you eat a lobster fresh from the trap. They also make an amazing Strawberry Shortcake dessert!
Truly a treat! Worth every penny. Small plates, elegantly presented, with the BEST lobster roll around. If you love oysters, this is the place. Only 20 mins from Hemlock Creek!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StTruly a treat! Worth every penny. Small plates, elegantly presented, with the BEST lobster roll around. If you love oysters, this is the place. Only 20 mins from Hemlock Creek!
Isabella's Café & Bakery
2 School StGreat iced coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Buck's Naked BBQ
568 US-1Delicious BBQ, cocktails, and only 5 minutes from Hemlock Creek!
This is a foodie's dream. Beautiful, locally sourced food, creative cocktail selection, and an independent movie theater. What more could you ask for? Also, Brunswick is a super cute town... enjoy!
54 locals recommend
Frontier
14 Maine StThis is a foodie's dream. Beautiful, locally sourced food, creative cocktail selection, and an independent movie theater. What more could you ask for? Also, Brunswick is a super cute town... enjoy!
I've NEVER had cold brewed coffee this strong! Their daily sandwiches are AMAZING, even if you don't know exactly what is on it, I guarantee it will be delicious! GO THERE! Also heavenly baked goods.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StI've NEVER had cold brewed coffee this strong! Their daily sandwiches are AMAZING, even if you don't know exactly what is on it, I guarantee it will be delicious! GO THERE! Also heavenly baked goods.
The best food in this area. With a large selection of local micro-brews and freshly made sauces, this little gem tucked away behind the outlets, feels like a small town bistro.
8 locals recommend
Petrillo's
15 Depot StThe best food in this area. With a large selection of local micro-brews and freshly made sauces, this little gem tucked away behind the outlets, feels like a small town bistro.
Can you say "Picturesque Maine?" This is it. A wharf where lobster boats dock and deliver the freshest catch of the day. This lovely drive takes you to a point on the harbor. Don't forget BYOB.
46 locals recommend
Five Islands Lobster Co
Can you say "Picturesque Maine?" This is it. A wharf where lobster boats dock and deliver the freshest catch of the day. This lovely drive takes you to a point on the harbor. Don't forget BYOB.
For all of your carnivore needs! Excellent pulled pork, collard greens, hush puppies, etc. They make it all in-house, including a menagerie of sauces - made from everything from coconut to moonshine!
62 locals recommend
Salvage BBQ
919 Congress StFor all of your carnivore needs! Excellent pulled pork, collard greens, hush puppies, etc. They make it all in-house, including a menagerie of sauces - made from everything from coconut to moonshine!
Quail eggs, sticky rice ball, brussels sprouts - all must haves! This thai-fusion joint never disappoints. Great drinks too, it's ALL good!
147 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress StQuail eggs, sticky rice ball, brussels sprouts - all must haves! This thai-fusion joint never disappoints. Great drinks too, it's ALL good!
Arts & Culture
A small, stadium-style seating movie theater, playing current big-screen favorites. Great for a rainy afternoon.
11 locals recommend
Nordica Theatre
South StreetA small, stadium-style seating movie theater, playing current big-screen favorites. Great for a rainy afternoon.