Sarah’s guidebook
Groceries
Amazing selection of wine and local beer. Sandwiches are great and a good selection of prepared meals, if cooking isn't your thing. Lots of local products to select from so you can see what Maine has to offer. I'd recommend going and enjoying the experience like we do. If that is not your thing, order online with BOW2GO and they'll have your items ready for you when you arrive.
44 locals recommend
Bow Street Market
79 Bow StAmazing selection of wine and local beer. Sandwiches are great and a good selection of prepared meals, if cooking isn't your thing. Lots of local products to select from so you can see what Maine has to offer. I'd recommend going and enjoying the experience like we do. If that is not your thing, order online with BOW2GO and they'll have your items ready for you when you arrive.
Royal River Natural Foods
443 US-1Local, organic, Maine-grown options.
Shaw's
1 Chandler DrBasic well stocked grocery store.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveRestaurant's (local)
Seafood, sandwiches and tacos. Too many good restaurants to list, but here are a hand full we enjoy.
Lobster rolls, clams, scallops, fries....Its your classic Maine seafood feast but offers non seafood eaters some tasty options as well. Oh, did we mention, it is BYOB or Wine to enjoy with your meal! Sit inside or outside, but we highly recommend sitting outside as its on the water and you can enjoy the views of the harbor.
52 locals recommend
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
36 Main StLobster rolls, clams, scallops, fries....Its your classic Maine seafood feast but offers non seafood eaters some tasty options as well. Oh, did we mention, it is BYOB or Wine to enjoy with your meal! Sit inside or outside, but we highly recommend sitting outside as its on the water and you can enjoy the views of the harbor.
A little bit out of the way, but it is worth the stroll. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are off the charts. They offer some of the best gluten free bread options around.
12 locals recommend
Clayton's Café & Bakery
447 US-1A little bit out of the way, but it is worth the stroll. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are off the charts. They offer some of the best gluten free bread options around.
Sandwiches are delicious with good variety. Don't forget to grab a pickle off the deli counter! You will be sad if you do. Also offers GF options.
44 locals recommend
Bow Street Market
79 Bow StSandwiches are delicious with good variety. Don't forget to grab a pickle off the deli counter! You will be sad if you do. Also offers GF options.
Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro
140 Main StModern take on Italian, rustic and delicious.
If you like BBQ you should check this place out. Laid back atmosphere and good local beer selection.
14 locals recommend
Buck's Naked BBQ
568 US-1If you like BBQ you should check this place out. Laid back atmosphere and good local beer selection.
Restaurants (Portland, Yarmouth)
If you don't traveling 10-20 minutes, these are worth the drive
One of our favorite spots to go. Oysters obviously, but don't be afraid to venture on to other things on the menu. Usually a wait, so don't show up hungry. They will usually let you put in your name then you can walk around the area and grab a drink or quick snack at a different spot in the area.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StOne of our favorite spots to go. Oysters obviously, but don't be afraid to venture on to other things on the menu. Usually a wait, so don't show up hungry. They will usually let you put in your name then you can walk around the area and grab a drink or quick snack at a different spot in the area.
One of Portland's best dining experiences. Small plates meant to be shared. Again, usually a significant wait, so go early to put in your name, then walk around the streets of the Old Port until they are ready for you.
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StOne of Portland's best dining experiences. Small plates meant to be shared. Again, usually a significant wait, so go early to put in your name, then walk around the streets of the Old Port until they are ready for you.
Scales
68 Commercial StDelicious local seafood and raw bar.
Great food and atmosphere. One of our go to spots. Sarah has Celiac and they are very GF friendly as a lot of dishes are just naturally GF.
52 locals recommend
Royal River Grill House
106 Lafayette StGreat food and atmosphere. One of our go to spots. Sarah has Celiac and they are very GF friendly as a lot of dishes are just naturally GF.
Local Brewery
If you're into craft beer you gotta check these places out.
They offer wood-fired oven pizza to go along with some of the best beer Maine has to offer....and its close!
86 locals recommend
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1They offer wood-fired oven pizza to go along with some of the best beer Maine has to offer....and its close!
Usually a line, but its is one of the most popular breweries in Maine. Located on Thompson's Point, which usually has events/concerts going on during the summer as well.
102 locals recommend
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlUsually a line, but its is one of the most popular breweries in Maine. Located on Thompson's Point, which usually has events/concerts going on during the summer as well.
Adventure
You just have to check out the flagship store if you are this close! Open 24 hours a day!
Wide variety of hiking trails for all levels. Great place to spend the day with family. Offers long as well as short scenic hiking options.
124 locals recommend
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdWide variety of hiking trails for all levels. Great place to spend the day with family. Offers long as well as short scenic hiking options.
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdL.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StHead into Portland and take the ferry to Peaks Island to grab an ice cream and explore!
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Head into Portland and take the ferry to Peaks Island to grab an ice cream and explore!
Beaches
Sandy Beaches
Popham beach is one of Maine's most popular beaches. It is about 45 minutes away, but worth the drive if you have the time. I would recommend arriving earlier in the day for easier parking. Per person fee
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdPopham beach is one of Maine's most popular beaches. It is about 45 minutes away, but worth the drive if you have the time. I would recommend arriving earlier in the day for easier parking. Per person fee
Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd30-40 minute drive. Great beach, bigger waves. Per person fee
We have not checked this place out, but this is just a few minutes from the house and we copied and pasted a review from Trip advisor below. We will be checking this place out this summer!
"While on holiday in Freeport we were looking for somewhere to spend a hot, sunny day. This was perfect. Lovely small private beach which was ideal for cooling dips in the sea. Beautiful scenic walk around the headland with great views of the bay. Access to playground and other facilities. Worth checking the tide times though as at low tide it will be mostly mud!
Just 3 dollars per person for day visitors - bargain."
33 locals recommend
Winslow. Park Campground
10 Winslow Park WayWe have not checked this place out, but this is just a few minutes from the house and we copied and pasted a review from Trip advisor below. We will be checking this place out this summer!
"While on holiday in Freeport we were looking for somewhere to spend a hot, sunny day. This was perfect. Lovely small private beach which was ideal for cooling dips in the sea. Beautiful scenic walk around the headland with great views of the bay. Access to playground and other facilities. Worth checking the tide times though as at low tide it will be mostly mud!
Just 3 dollars per person for day visitors - bargain."
Also located in Scarborough, small beach. Beautiful spot but parking can be a little tricky.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
Also located in Scarborough, small beach. Beautiful spot but parking can be a little tricky.
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
beautiful spot, at high tide it gets a little small.
Shopping
About 5 minutes away and has a wide variety of national outlets as well as local boutiques. Plenty of good restaurants and coffee shops you can pop into to refuel!
65 locals recommend
Freeport Village Station
About 5 minutes away and has a wide variety of national outlets as well as local boutiques. Plenty of good restaurants and coffee shops you can pop into to refuel!
Too many shops and boutiques to list. We usually try to land somewhere around Exchange st and explore from there. We find a lot of our furniture and home decor at Flea-for-All on Congress St and Fitz & Bennett on Silver St.
273 locals recommend
Portland
Too many shops and boutiques to list. We usually try to land somewhere around Exchange st and explore from there. We find a lot of our furniture and home decor at Flea-for-All on Congress St and Fitz & Bennett on Silver St.
Mall area has all of the major box stores and major chain restaurants.
86 locals recommend
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdMall area has all of the major box stores and major chain restaurants.