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