LL Bean Flagship Store

The iconic Bean Boot, recognizable world wide, is not just for outdoor enthusiasts. If you live where the weather gets cold, wet, or snowy, reaching for your Bean Boot is a regular seasonal happening. The LL Bean brand is synonymous with outdoor fun, creating quality products for casual and intrepid athletes everywhere. Shopping at the LL Bean flagship store is a getaway trip unto itself.

New Englanders and visiting tourists drive hours out of their way just to wander the LL Bean Flagship Store campus in Freeport, Maine. Make sure you eat a good breakfast before heading out to shop – there are a lot of exciting shops to explore.

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The LL Bean Flagship Store In Freeport

Perusing the LL Bean catalog or website is a great place to begin your outdoor gear journey. But, if you have the opportunity to visit LL Bean in Freeport, Maine, you need to add it to your itinerary. It is a customer destination in its own right. The main store is an outdoor adventure wonderland. Stuffed bears and other creatures enact outdoor tableaus from the main entrance and throughout the store.

As you wander from room to room, touch and feel the quality fabrics, drool over clothing you must have, and oogle at unique items you never knew you needed, you are in shopping nirvana. Even the most non-shopping person — that’s me — enjoys wandering around the LL Bean Freeport store. My favorite travel backpack is from this very store. The hands-free backpack fits under the airplane seat, holds my laptop and other electronic gear, has pockets for my passport, a change of clothes, and anything else I need for my next destination. There are lots of options to choose from, constructed with years of history and customer feedback.

Other L.L. Bean Stores In Freeport

There are four other stores at the Freeport LL Bean complex that will set you mind wandering.

Bike, Boat & Ski Store

The Bike, Boat & Ski Store is one of my favorite shops to wander and daydream. There is a massive amount of space in this shop. Filled with a myriad of stand up paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, and other on-the-water weekend toys, it boggles the imagination. Bikes are not my thing, but friends rave about the selection. I love to get outside in the winter. I own a pair of L.L. Bean snowshoes, they are the best snowshoes I have ever owned.

Hunt and Fish Store

The Hunt and Fish Store is fascinating. I haven’t fished since I was a young girl, but perusing the isles of beautiful fishing lures and flies is fun. When I explore the gun racks, I have mixed emotions about American freedoms and how to manage guns for purchase. Hunting is not for everyone, — still, this store is an eye opener and not to be missed.

Home Store

The charming Home Store is filled with seasonal decor and everything plaid. From china to furniture, you can outfit your entire home in the casual style of LL Bean.

Outlet Store

At the Outlet Store, you will find an ever changing selection of apparel, gear and home products for sale that are moving off the main store shelves. If you are looking for a bargain, this is a must not miss stop.

Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs

Did you know that LL Bean has a getaway division? The LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Program takes you on guided tours, outfitting outdoor gear, and more.

The Wicked Easy Camping experience offers fully outfitted campsite service at Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping in Freeport. Just pack your personal items, don your Bean Boots, and enjoy camping without the hassle of lugging, setup, and takedown. What a great idea!

Other activities include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, stand up paddle boarding, biking, hunting, bird watching, and so much more. Forget about lugging equipment — they will set everything up for you.

LL Bean also outfits the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center in the White Mountains at Crawford Notch in New Hampshire with a LL Bean Gear room. Overnight guests at the Highland Center can borrow all types of outdoor gear for a test run or to supplement items in their packs. If you forget something, they will probably have it for you. Everything from rain gear to footwear to snowshoes is available to borrow.

Cozy L.L. Bean Pajamas

The classic LL Bean flannel pajamas come in a variety of cute and cozy prints, perfect for lounging on the sofa and binge-watching your new favorite show.

If you want to learn to sew your own pjs, check out my Perfect Pajama Class — I have been teaching it for years. In this video tutorial, I will take you step by step through the process of making perfect pajama pants. They will be a fraction of the cost of the LL Bean option.

Visit The Iconic LL Bean Stores In Freeport

Okay, that is a really big boot! The symbol of quality outdoor gear, the Bean Boot has been protecting feet for generations. On your next New England visit, head over to Freeport, Maine for a shopping adventure at the best outdoor company around. Don’t forget to enjoy some fabulous Maine lobster while you are in the area.

Get out and enjoy the summer sun, winter snow, fall colors, and spring awakening. Enjoy the great outdoors. And, don’t forget shopping at the LL Bean Flagship store.

Happy Travels,

Sandi

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