Freeport
is a historical village located on the southern coast of Maine, near the Bath/Brunswick region. It is known as "the birthplace of Maine," because it is here in 1820, at the Jameson Tavern in Freeport, where Maine colonists debated whether to separate from the state of Massachusetts. Other historical points of interest in town include the Harrington House (1830,) the Pettengill Farm, a 19th century salt water farm with exhibits of early coastal farm life, and The Gore House. The South Freeport Village offers panoramic views of the working harbor, along with great seafood restaurants and scenic ocean cruises. Shopping is also an adventure in Freeport, with 110 shops to choose from, including brand name designer outlets to art galleries and specialty shops. The town of Freeport also has its' own oceanfront park, the Delia B. Powers Winslow Memorial Park & Campground. Located on a peninsula beside the Harraseeket River and Casco Bay, Winslow Park offers 100 campsites, scenic hiking trails, a playground, a beach for swimming and hiking, tidal boat launching and picnic areas. Several other state parks are found in the near vicinity, as well, including Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Reid State Park, Popham Beach State Park and Bradbury Mountain State Park.
Surrounding areas: Yarmouth, Maine (5.7 mi), Brunswick, Maine (7.9 mi), Cumberland Center, Maine (8.8 mi), Orrs Island, Maine (9.2 mi), Falmouth Foreside, Maine (9.9 mi), Harpswell, Maine (10.3 mi), Bailey Island, Maine (10.5 mi)
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Freeport Vacation Rentals
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Freeport Weather & Climate
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The Southwest Coast of Maine near Casco Bay has four seasons with mild summer temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Interior areas experience a greater range of temperatures in the summer than low-lying coastal areas. Expect cool sea breezes, especially at night. Widely scattered thunderstorms, along with higher humidity levels, can occur along with patchy fog along the coast. Maine's coastal climate is ranked second to the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation, and this moisture occurs in every from - from rain to ice and snow. Winters in Maine are quite cold with temperatures ranging from 11 to 31 degrees F. Average annual snowfall is 61 inches although snow melts more quickly along the coast than further inland.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
10°F |
4.06 in. |
34°F |
| February |
34°F |
13°F |
3.57 in. |
33°F |
| March |
42°F |
23°F |
4.55 in. |
37°F |
| April |
54°F |
33°F |
4.47 in. |
40°F |
| May |
65°F |
42°F |
4.11 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
51°F |
3.57 in. |
55°F |
| July |
80°F |
57°F |
3.31 in. |
61°F |
| August |
79°F |
56°F |
3.15 in. |
62°F |
| September |
70°F |
47°F |
3.71 in. |
59°F |
| October |
59°F |
36°F |
4.19 in. |
52°F |
| November |
47°F |
28°F |
4.87 in. |
47°F |
| December |
36°F |
17°F |
4.47 in. |
39°F |
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Freeport Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 17 miles southwest of Freeport in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 44 miles southwest of Freeport in Sanford, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 51 miles northeast of Freeport in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 64 miles southwest of Freeport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Freeport Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 27.2 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 29.9 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 53.8 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 56.5 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 78.4 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 78.4 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 79.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 29.9 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 63.6 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 95.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 7.5 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 8.0 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 8.6 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 11.4 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 12.6 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 13.8 mi. | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Club | Portland | ME | 15.6 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 17.2 mi. | | | Fox Ridge Golf Club | Auburn | ME | 17.3 mi. | | | Twin Falls Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 18.5 mi. | | | Rivermeadow Golf Club | Westbrook | ME | 18.6 mi. | | | Sable Oaks Golf Club | South Portland | ME | 19.1 mi. | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | 20.0 mi. | | | Gorham Country Club | Gorham | ME | 20.7 mi. | | | Fairlawn Golf Club | Poland | ME | 20.8 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 21.0 mi. | | | Pleasant Hill Country Club | Scarborough | ME | 21.1 mi. | | | Nonesuch River Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 21.6 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Club | Scarborough | ME | 21.6 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Boothbay Country Club | Boothbay | ME | 23.9 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Naples Golf & Country Club | Naples | ME | 25.9 mi. | | | Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 27.5 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 28.1 mi. | | | Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 33.3 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 47.9 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 51.0 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 53.1 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 57.1 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 57.2 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 68.6 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 69.9 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 76.3 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 76.9 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 79.1 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 80.1 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 81.2 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 85.7 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 90.9 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 92.0 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 98.1 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 104.8 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 111.1 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 3.3 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 4.8 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 18.3 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 18.5 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 19.7 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 21.1 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 21.3 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 23.9 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 24.0 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 24.1 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 24.4 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 24.4 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 25.9 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 15.5 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 15.5 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 15.5 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 16.4 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 39.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 52.3 mi. | (Art) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 55.8 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 58.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 114.4 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 114.4 mi. | |
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