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Visit Lovely Freeport, Maine

By: Angela Katsis

Freeport is a relatively new city founded in the late 18th century in the area near North Yarmouth. Freeport is one of the small towns of Maine but occupies an important place in its history and economy. Often called the birthplace of the state of Maine, it was freed from North Yarmouth on the fourth of July of 1889, the independence day of our country and Freeport as well.

Situated on the Atlantic Coast, Freeport, Maine thrives on the fishing industry with fish and lobsters coming in from the cold Atlantic waters. Besides fishing, the town made it big building ships in the good old days and still continues to do till date. You can visit the historic shipbuilders in Freeport to see how ships were built in the past.

Travel to Freeport, Maine is quite east. It is just 20 miles from Portland and a two hours drive from Boston. If you wish to enjoy the beauty of the fall months of the Northeast and see the beautiful foliage, it is strongly recommended that you make the drive from Boston. Those of you, who wish to save time, take a flight to Portland and then make a drive from there. Freeport is hardly half an hour drive away from Portland.

Without a doubt, the most popular attraction in this beautiful Maine town is L.L. Bean. Long home to the incredibly durable outdoor outfitters, people come from near and far to visit the flagship store and factory. The flagship store boasts an indoor trout pond and rock climbing wall. Open 24 hours a day each and every day a year, make the trip to visit where it all began!

The whole of Maine is suitable for those of you wanting a quality outdoor time with your family. There are many trails, parks in the surrounding areas of the town for biking, hiking and walking. You may find some of these inside the town as well. Try to tame the Bradbury Mountain, as it summit offers a picturesque view of the whole surroundings. If coming here with your family, be sure to include some outdoor activities so that your and your family spends some quality time together and your kids learn what Mother Earth is all about.

Wildlife lovers have great sights to watch and experience in Freeport. Bird watchers from all over the country and abroad come here to watch the vast and diverse variety of birds. Home to the Atlantic seals, Maine offers you to see the seals in their native environment if you plan to go on a seal boat tour. Also make a trip to the Sequin Island Lighthouse or Eagle Island.

Wolfe's Neck Farm is a fantastic 600 acre farm where animals are raised naturally without any hormones or antibiotics. Here you can see exactly how organic cattle and sheep grazing works, and understand how eating this untreated meat is better for your body. Kids enjoy the farm to watch the sheep grazing in the lush fields.

Whatever your reason to visit Freeport, Maine, plan your visit today! Whether you are traveling to explore America or spend some quality time with the entire family, Freeport is the place to be.

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Angela Katsis is the webmaster for F Maine, a fantastic resource for information about Maine, For more articles on maine why not visit: www.formaine.com/articles

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