Maine is known for its diverse outlet shopping malls, particularly those in Kittery and Freeport.
Most stores offer a substantial savings over department store prices. Plus, if you chance upon a sale, the savings are even greater. Below is a list of the best of Maine's outlet malls (in random order):
The Maine Outlet -- This outlet shopping mall is located in Maine's outlet capital of Kittery in the very southern part of the state. It features over 30 discount retailers. Among them are Aeropostale, Cole Haan, Brookstone Outlet, Easy Spirit Outlet, Mikasa, Oneida, Samsonite, Timberland, and Tommy Hilfiger.
The Maine Outlet is open during the off-season (January 2 through May) Friday and Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the outlet mall is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
The Maine Outlet, I-95 to Exit 3 to Coastal Route 1, Kittery ME; 207 774-1030; 888 548-8379
Tanger Outlet Center I & II -- Located just down the road from the Maine Outlet, this outlet shopping mall features over two dozen retailers. Among them are Bass Shoes, Black & Decker, Coldwater Creek Outlet, Liz Claiborne, Oshkosh, Nautica, and Villeroy & Boch.
Tanger Outlet Centers are open during the off-season (January - April 27) Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 8pm. During the rest of the year, the outlet centers are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Tanger Outlet Centers, I-95 at Exit 3 to Coastal Route 1, Kittery ME; 207 439-6822; 800 406-4490
Kittery Premium Outlets -- Another of Kittery's outlet malls, this shopping center features over 40 discount retailers. Among them are Anne Klein, Coach, Jones NY Sport, Reebok, Tumi, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Pfaltzgraff, Yankee Candle, Bose, Old Navy Outlet, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Kittery Premium Outlets is Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm and on Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
Kittery Premium Outlets, I-95 to Exit 3 to Coastal Route 1; Kittery ME; 888-548-8379
Freeport Outlets -- Located in Freeport, along the central Maine coast about 15 minutes from Portland, this outlet shopping mall (pictured above) features over 60 outlet stores. Among the highlights are Abacus American Crafts, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bass, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers, Clarks, Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney & Bourke, Gap Outlet, Freeport Knife Co., J. L. Coombs Shoe Outlet, Jone NY, L.L. Bean Factory Store, Levi's, Maine Bear Factory, OshKosh, Patagonia/Real Cheap Sports, Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren, The Children's Place Outlet, Village Candle Factory Store, World Cup Sports, and Yankee Candle.
Freeport Outlets hours vary throughout the year.
Freeport Outlets, I-95 at Exit 17 or 19, Freeport ME; 207 865-1212; 800 865-1994
