The Atlas Obscura Guide To Freeport

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Freeport, Maine

Updated July 15, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Freeport

Desert of Maine

Freeport, Maine

The Desert of Maine

This tiny patch of arid sand sits in one of the greenest states in the United States.

McDonald's in Freeport, ME.

Freeport, Maine

Freeport McDonald's

When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.

Are we missing something unusual?

Eartha. Europe Africa Asia

Yarmouth, Maine

Eartha

The world's largest rotating world.

4 miles from Freeport

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Brunswick, Maine

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

This museum on a college campus pays tribute to the Arctic and to two explorer alumni.

7 miles from Freeport

Bailey Island Bridge.

Harpswell, Maine

Bailey Island Bridge (Cribstone Bridge)

An unusually designed bridge from the 1920s was built to withstand the tides and winds of Maine.

9 miles from Freeport

Moxie Museum

Lisbon, Maine

Moxie Museum

Tucked away in a corner of a Maine general store there was a museum devoted to an equally beloved and reviled local soft drink.

9 miles from Freeport

Gun emplacement of Battery Steele

Portland, Maine

Battery Steele

Explore the dark underground corridors of this graffiti-covered former military fortification.

14 miles from Freeport

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Freeport

McDonald's in Freeport, ME.

Freeport, Maine

Freeport McDonald's

When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Itineraries

Discover the Endless Beauty of the Pine Tree State

When people think of Maine, it’s often the rugged beauty of the coast that comes to mind: sunsets over craggy shorelines, lighthouses surrounded by towering pines, and lobster boats dotting the bay. But whether you’re angling for a hike, paddle, or simply a long drive through the backcountry, there’s no shortage of spectacular natural features throughout all of Maine’s 16 counties. This itinerary will take you from secluded coves along Maine’s coastline to the highest peaks in the state, alongside thundering waterfalls, mystifying geology, and myriad wildlife. Welcome to Maine—act natural.

Explore Freeport, Maine

Freeport Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Freeport.

Places Edited

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in Freeport.

Recent Freeport Activity

P

peterneels9

wants to go to The Desert of Maine
D

DefiantLion

has been to Freeport McDonald's
D

DefiantLion

has been to The Desert of Maine
C

ColbyJack1989

wants to go to Freeport McDonald's
L

lcreynolds15

wants to go to The Desert of Maine

Stories About Freeport

1960s-era photos show the structure being swallowed by dunes.

The Art of Digging a Buried Building Out of Maine's Desert Dunes

The Spring House had been hidden for decades.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

October 8, 2020

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.