No matter where in Maine you grew there is a good chance that you remember hearing about how iconic Freeport's LL Bean flagship store was.

As a kid growing up in Northern Maine, I remember being amazed when I heard that the store was open 24-hours a day.  In Aroostook County, the only businesses we had open later than 7 PM were bars, truck stop diners, and convenience stores.  As a kid, the idea that you could go to a store and buy a monogrammed backpack, winter boots, and a bow at 2 AM was mind-blowing to me.

Sadly, during the pandemic, all of that started to change.  With almost no one shopping in-person, and the business seeing more online shopping, it only made sense that they end their practice of being open 24-hours a day.

Now, it looks like that tradition of being open 24/7 is about to return to the iconic chain's flagship store!

 

LL Bean's Grand Re-Opening Event

Following a $50 million renovation, the Freeport flagship store will celebrate their grand re-opening with an entire month of events.

The part will run from September 18th through October 25th.

One of the major events will be a Friday night kickoff concert featuring country artist Kip Moore!

Get details about all of the events HERE

 

Is LL Bean's Freeport Store Open 24-Hours a Day?

Yes!

With the ribbon cutting event, which was held earlier this week, the store has brought back it's tradition of being open 24/7!

Of course, if you can't make it to LL Bean's store you can always shop online at the LL Bean website.

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