Guidebook for Auburn
Shopping
Great little market for local produce and other foodstuffs. There is a cafe inside, too.
4 Season Farm Market
9 3rd StGreat little market for local produce and other foodstuffs. There is a cafe inside, too.
This flagship L.L. Bean store is your one-stop shop for all things outdoorsy. There is an outlet store with discounted items across the street.
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L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StThis flagship L.L. Bean store is your one-stop shop for all things outdoorsy. There is an outlet store with discounted items across the street.
The outlet store has returned Bean's items for a deep discount. You can get the same high quality items, but they just might have someone else's initials embroidered on them!
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L.L.Bean Freeport Outlet
1 StationThe outlet store has returned Bean's items for a deep discount. You can get the same high quality items, but they just might have someone else's initials embroidered on them!
Just down the street from L.L. Bean, this is an interesting shop even if you're not in the market for maps. There is a giant rotating globe, plus the building serves as a gallery for local artists.
Garmin
2 DeLorme DrJust down the street from L.L. Bean, this is an interesting shop even if you're not in the market for maps. There is a giant rotating globe, plus the building serves as a gallery for local artists.
Essentials
Still within walking distance, this is the closest major supermarket to the house. No membership card needed for good deals.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveStill within walking distance, this is the closest major supermarket to the house. No membership card needed for good deals.
Food Scene
Excellent stop for breakfast! They also serve lunch until 2:00, but are closed for dinner.
Rolly's Diner
87 Mill StExcellent stop for breakfast! They also serve lunch until 2:00, but are closed for dinner.
Great Thai fusion in downtown Lewiston. I recommend the Vietnamese iced coffee.
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Orchid
29 Lisbon StGreat Thai fusion in downtown Lewiston. I recommend the Vietnamese iced coffee.
Dunkin'
148 Sabattus RdClosest place for a quick coffee and doughnut.
Tasty Indian food with an affordable lunch buffet on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
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Mother India
114 Lisbon StTasty Indian food with an affordable lunch buffet on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Popular Italian restaurant located in Lewiston's old mill complex. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Davinci's Eatery
150 Mill StPopular Italian restaurant located in Lewiston's old mill complex. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Maine is famous for Italian sandwiches, which is a specialty at Sam's. There are several locations in the area.
Sam's Italian Foods
675 Main StMaine is famous for Italian sandwiches, which is a specialty at Sam's. There are several locations in the area.
If in Maine during the summer, stopping for frozen custard is an absolute must. Hodgman's has vanilla and chocolate flavors daily, plus an extra flavor or two that change periodically.
Hodgman's Frozen Custard
1108 Lewiston RdIf in Maine during the summer, stopping for frozen custard is an absolute must. Hodgman's has vanilla and chocolate flavors daily, plus an extra flavor or two that change periodically.
207 American Grille
34 Court StGrille and bar serving American fare with live entertainment on weekends.
Quaint and cozy restaurant near all the shopping at Freeport. Wicked good chowdah! They also offer a free mini root beer float with every meal.
The Corsican Restaurant
9 Mechanic StreetQuaint and cozy restaurant near all the shopping at Freeport. Wicked good chowdah! They also offer a free mini root beer float with every meal.
A popular Freeport restaurant with fresh Maine lobster and other seafood. Located right on the water with great views.
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Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
36 Main StA popular Freeport restaurant with fresh Maine lobster and other seafood. Located right on the water with great views.
This is a frozen custard shoppe that's open daily during the summer and on weekends in the fall (but check ahead). A special Maine treat, with regular flavors and flavor of the day.
Mainely Custard
150 US-1This is a frozen custard shoppe that's open daily during the summer and on weekends in the fall (but check ahead). A special Maine treat, with regular flavors and flavor of the day.
Wicked cute restaurant and bar in a decommissioned railway station. Serves comfort food Tues-Sat.
Rails
103 Lincoln StreetWicked cute restaurant and bar in a decommissioned railway station. Serves comfort food Tues-Sat.
Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The menu changes weekly, using seasonal, local ingredients. This is a prix fixe restaurant with seatings at specific times. Reservations necessary.
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Sedgley Place
54 Sedgley RdCannot recommend this restaurant enough. The menu changes weekly, using seasonal, local ingredients. This is a prix fixe restaurant with seatings at specific times. Reservations necessary.
Affordable restaurant for pizza, calzones, sandwiches, etc. Outdoor seating overlooking the river. I recommend the reuben pizza!
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Pat's Pizza
844 Roosevelt TrailAffordable restaurant for pizza, calzones, sandwiches, etc. Outdoor seating overlooking the river. I recommend the reuben pizza!
Sightseeing
A beautiful example of architecture visible from much of Lewiston-Auburn.
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Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
122 Ash StA beautiful example of architecture visible from much of Lewiston-Auburn.
One of Maine's prestigious colleges. It's worth a look around campus even if you aren't a prospective student.
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Bates College
2 Andrews RdOne of Maine's prestigious colleges. It's worth a look around campus even if you aren't a prospective student.
Peaceful scenic walk from south of downtown to the Great Falls. Watch for ducks, herons, and other wildlife. There is a small park behind the falls.
Auburn Riverwalk
Auburn RiverwalkPeaceful scenic walk from south of downtown to the Great Falls. Watch for ducks, herons, and other wildlife. There is a small park behind the falls.
Thorncrag is a nice place for a peaceful nature walk. Most trails are easy, with one or two approaching moderate difficulty. Free lot parking on Montello St.
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Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
Thorncrag is a nice place for a peaceful nature walk. Most trails are easy, with one or two approaching moderate difficulty. Free lot parking on Montello St.
This is the closest state park for hiking to the house, and I recommend it for easy to moderately difficult walks. Great views from the top.
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Državni park Bradbury Mountain
528 Hallowell RdThis is the closest state park for hiking to the house, and I recommend it for easy to moderately difficult walks. Great views from the top.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local bar with a balcony overlooking the river. Open mic nights and live entertainment.
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Gritty McDuff's Auburn Brew Pub
68 Main StNice local bar with a balcony overlooking the river. Open mic nights and live entertainment.
Popular local brewery within hopping distance of several other bars.
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Baxter Brewing Company
130 Mill StPopular local brewery within hopping distance of several other bars.
Everything Else
If you like apple-picking and apple products, I suggest a trip to Wallingford's. The drive there is beautiful and this is a great way to get fresh apples, pumpkins, and homemade treats in the fall.
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Wallingfords Fruit House
1240 Perkins Ridge RdIf you like apple-picking and apple products, I suggest a trip to Wallingford's. The drive there is beautiful and this is a great way to get fresh apples, pumpkins, and homemade treats in the fall.
Arts & Culture
Nice art museum featuring Maine artists as well as a variety of the classics.
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Portland Muzej umjetnosti
7 Congress SqNice art museum featuring Maine artists as well as a variety of the classics.
This is an excellent stopping point on the way to or from Boothbay Harbor. The gallery features mainly pottery, but also pieces in wood, glass, and other media. They sell art and decorative home items. A little pricey, but well worth a trip even if you don't buy anything.
Edgecomb Potters
727 Boothbay RdThis is an excellent stopping point on the way to or from Boothbay Harbor. The gallery features mainly pottery, but also pieces in wood, glass, and other media. They sell art and decorative home items. A little pricey, but well worth a trip even if you don't buy anything.