Freeport Attractions
Freeport (pop. 7,800) is a popular summer tourist destination featuring shops and restaurants, beaches, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The town is known as the "Birthplace of Maine" - where legislators signed the paper granting Maine independence from Massachusetts and later statehood. Freeport is home to the sporting goods store LL Bean.
Atlantic Seal Cruises
Atlantic Seal Cruises offers a variety of cruises including wildlife viewing trips, sightseeing excursions to Eagle Island State Park, and other trips varying in length from 1 1/2 to 6 hours. Ask about their Downeast Lobster and Clambakes.
Desert of Maine
The Desert of Maine area in Freeport consists of moving sand dunes which have been growing for the past 100 years. Some dunes reach more than 70 feet.
The land is privately owned and an admission is charged.
The land is privately owned and an admission is charged.
Mast Landing Sanctuary
The Mast Landing Sanctuary covers 140 acres and is known as the area where the British Navy got their ship masts. Today, the land is home to a variety of animals including porcupine, mink, fisher, deer and moose. Also on the property are the remains of an historic dam and mill.
Maine Audubon Society
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
United States
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
United States
Phone 1 (207) 781-2330
Fax 1 (207) 781-0974
