Shopping in Maine

Some might think that because of Maine's vast greenGorham
forests and undeveloped terrain that there aren'tGranite Ridge Flea Market
places to shop. They would be wrong.Waterboro
So if while visiting Maine you are dreaming of malls andMontsweag Flea Market
smoking credit cards instead of the rugged beauty ofWoolwich
ocean crashed shorelines there is hope for you. MaineNorth Vassalboro Flea Market
is overwhelmed with places to spend your moneyNorth Vassalboro
from traditional malls to flea markets to shoppingUndercover Antique Mall
towns.Oxford
The traditional malls can be found in South PortlandWaterfront Flea Market
and Bangor. The mall in South Portland is actually calledBrunswick
the Maine Mall. With 140 stores, 18 restaurants andWest Gardiner Flea Market
anchor stores such as Sears, Macy's and J.C.Gardiner
Penneys you can have hours of shopping enjoyment.Another shopping experience can be found in towns
Because of its size, everyone in your family will findthat specialize in shopping. Yes, you heard me
places to lose some green. Don't worry guys, there iscorrectly, entire towns dedicated to fine art of
a Best Buy, Electronics Boutique, and Fye to feed yourshopping. Freeport Maine is such a town. A motivated
electronic urges. Kids will find the Disney Store,shopper could spend days wandering through the
Build-A-Bear and, if they're like my chocolate munchingstreets of Freeport, it's an incredible place. From the
children, Godiva of special interest. The traditional mall inwhimsical fun of the Cool as a Moose store to the
Bangor is appropriately called the Bangor Mall.striking beauty of the pottery at Edgecomb Potters
Shocking, huh? It's about half the size of the Maine Mallthere is a store for you. Because of an unwritten law, I
with 79 stores but it has the same anchor stores. Youhave to mention the massive L.L. Bean store or they
can find hiking, fishing and outdoor gear at the Dick'swill bar me from Freeport forever. After a tiring day of
Sporting Goods store. For those seeking to supportshopping go to Gritty McDuff's to unwind. They have a
Maine businesses I'd suggest stepping into Bergfenced yard with a swing set for the kids to play while
Sportswear and picking up your University of Maineyou enjoy adult conversation on the deck. Those of
Black Bear's t-shirt.you who have rug rats know how rare it is to eat and
If a traditional mall is too sterile, new or ordinary maybechat without interruption. Bar Harbor is another quaint
a flea market is for you. It's difficult to tell what strangetown with plenty of shopping and other fun tourist
forgotten treasures you can find at a flea market. Inactivities. If you've ever been to Ben and Bill's
Maine there are too many flea markets to review so I'llChocolate Emporium and savored some delectable
give you a list to explore.treats you understand that being a tourist isn't a bad
Flea Marketthing. Overall, Bar Harbor has a flare for local crafts
Cityand arts. It seems as though the entire town is
Augusta Flea Marketcomprised of artists and craftsmen. Long ago Bar
AugustaHarbor was known as a place for the ultra wealthy
Bargain Housebut today everyone can feel comfortable here.
LebanonPlease realize that these aren't even a fraction of the
Cascade Flea Marketshops in Maine. There are tiny towns throughout Maine
Sacowith wonderful shops and breathtaking views that
Evergreen Flea Marketoffer additional shopping. Take a day or two to
Polandmeander through harbor towns with small mom and
Gloria's Flea Marketpop shops to really understand Maine and its friendly
Topshampeople.
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