L.L.Bean Flagship

2016 - 2024: As friends & family visited us in Maine . . . All requested a trip to the iconic L.L. Bean store in Freeport! My wife & I popped in close to 100 times , all 4 seasons, rain or shine . . . to experience L. L. Bean ! 😃👍🏼 I’m not a shopper, but “ Beans” is an experience with positive employees working hard for their customers! From store clerks, to” behind the scenes” employees who contribute so much of their time & talents to the L.L. Bean ambience! Once out of Covid, the store returned to no door locks, 24 hour customer service. The store decor inside & outside changed with the 4 seasons. My favorite is Christmas time 🌲 🧑‍🎄! There’s a skating rink in winter! During the summer the concert pavilion is perfect, Beans rotates musicians weekly! July 4 th is often packed with picnickers for a concert & evening fireworks! Kudos to all those outdoor instructors, who teach customers how to fly fish, archery, canoeing & kayaking! The “ Beans” theme & marketing is oblivious to all who enter their huge flagship store. . . “Get Outdoors” and have fun ! You’ll find all store sections stocked for: Camping Fishing Hunting ( Guns) Skiing Snowshoeing Bike riding Kayaking Canoeing Paddle boards Hiking Swimming & Beach (stuff) Birding Skating & Sledding Pet Clothes & Equipment ( take your buddy) Odds & Ends include coffee shop, and snacks! The promise to return the popular Fish Tank! ( store renovation) L.L. Bean credit card with a 15% discount ! A gigantic Bean Boot as photo background, to send to all your friends ! ( Iconic ) Everyone will know where you shopped on this day😃👍🏼 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L.L. Bean Fun Facts * Leon Leonwood Beans founded store - 1912 Freeport, Maine home for L. L. Bean store Beans opened store in Japan - 1992 Beans opened store in Canada - 2019 Beans opened 64 stores in 20 states Beans Freeport store is open 24 hours Beans built 3 Bean Bootmobiles My wife was a seasonal employee, 1 big benefit was 33% employee discount 😃👍🏼 A “ Big Shout Out” to thank L. L. Beans for their community support and contributions to the town of Freeport over the years! 🙏🏻 A big reason why Freeport is a destination stop for travelers passing through to Arcadia & Bar Harbor, plus shoppers arriving on busses from New York & Massachusetts!

An experience. Really love the homestore. Beware: they are bulldozing the main store & building new. Won't be open til 2026. There's a huge, we'll stocked tent...you won't miss a beat. But if you were coming to see bldgs, experience courtyard, it's blocked off

This store is a must see. This is like a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and LL bean combined. There is something for everyone here. It’s 2 floors and everything is sectioned. Tons of stuff in this store. We were traveling and this was a great half way point for us to get out and walk around. They also had free coffee outside of the main entrance and have concerts in the summer!

Huge place. Hunting store, sailing store, clothing store, home store. Complex was cool to visit but visited it like a any homegoods store, walking around touching things and putting them back. Wish the mens section was larger. The women's section is huge.

HUGE store/ activity destination. Nice place to walk around in doors if the weather outside is too hot/ cold/ wet. Open 24 hours. My kids wanted to come back the one night because we were camping and it was raining, so we could do something. No more huge fish tanks.

Plan to spend the day. This is a destination. Several building's make up the LL Bean complex. If you like the outdoors this is a must visit. So much better than shopping online.

As a lifelong Mainer, the L.L. Bean store in Freeport holds a special place in my heart. It’s more than just a store—it’s a quintessential Maine experience that never disappoints. The flagship store is huge, yet impeccably organized. You can find everything here, from rugged outdoor gear to cozy flannels and durable boots that can survive any Maine winter. The quality of L.L. Bean products is unmatched—practical, long-lasting, and stylish. What sets this store apart is the atmosphere. Walking through the beautifully designed space, you’re greeted with friendly, knowledgeable staff who genuinely want to help. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast or just looking for the perfect gift, they make you feel right at home. The 24/7 shopping hours are iconic. I can’t count the number of times I’ve made a late-night trip here during the holidays to pick up last-minute gifts—and let’s not forget their unbeatable return policy! The store often hosts incredible events, from seasonal outdoor adventure classes to the Christmas light display that transforms the space into a magical winter wonderland. It’s an experience that’s worth coming back for, time and time again. For locals and visitors alike, the Freeport L.L. Bean is a must-visit. It embodies the spirit of Maine: hardworking, welcoming, and timeless. Every trip here reminds me why I’m proud to call this state home. Bravo, L.L. Bean—5 stars, always!

A trip to Maine is not complete without a pilgrimage to the flagship of this elite family owned and often US Manufactured clothing and accessories brand. Which from its onset has only been associated with the elite, privileged and sophisticated. Who respects its classic timeless designs and ability to inexpensively custom embroider many of its iconic products with Initials, name of person, yacht or home.