ANTIQUING DOWN EAST A DAY’S JAUNT

Have you ever been antiquing in Down East Maine? Check out these must-see antique stores and fantastic treasures we found while antiquing “Down East” this summer.

Where is Down East Maine? “Down East”, also “Downeast”, is a term for parts of eastern coastal New England and Canada, particularly the U.S. state of Maine and Canada’s Maritime Provinces, an area that closely corresponds to the historical French territory of Acadia. The phrase apparently derives from sailing terminology: sailors from western ports sailed downwind toward the east to reach the area. Source: Wikipedia

Before the antique stores open in the morning though, L.L. Bean is always a must when in this area, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3 Best Antique Stores in Freeport, Maine I stopped at three of the most popular antique stores in Freeport Maine.

1. Pillars Antiques | Although I didn’t buy anything at this antique shop, this store was filled with beautiful vintage pine furniture and eclectic gardening pieces. Large and bold antiques that would fill any old New England home beautifully.

2. Freeport Emporium Antiques | This two-floor antique shop offers up a multitude of vendors with reasonable prices and a wide assortment of thrifty, vintage, and antique finds.

3. And right next door was the Maine Wicked Goods Mercantile. A shop with a combination of antiques, vintage, collectibles, and new gift shop wares. Super cute items with a coastal cottage type of theme. Definitely worth the walk around.

But my favorite of them all was: Cabot Mill Antiques in Brunswick, Maine

Just down the road from Bowdoin College is a gorgeous old brick mill filled with the most inspiring antiques I’ve seen in quite some time.

What can you find antiquing Down East?

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