14 things to do in Freeport besides shop

Not a shopper? Not a problem. Although Freeport is best known as the home of L.L. Bean’s mother ship and the dozens of outlet stores that feed off it, shopping is not the only reason to visit.

Hilary Nangle, author of ‘‘Moon Maine’’ and ‘‘Moon Coastal Maine’’ (both Avalon, 2008), can be reached through her website, HilaryNangle.com

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Not a shopper? Not a problem. Although Freeport is best known as the home of L.L. Bean’s mother ship and the dozens of outlet stores that feed off it, shopping is not the only reason to visit. Hilary Nangle, author of ‘‘Moon Maine’’ and ‘‘Moon Coastal Maine’’ (both Avalon, 2008), can be reached through her website, HilaryNangle.com