"The L.L. Bean Freeport flagship store opened in 1917 (they went 24/7 in 1951), and is one of four L.L. Bean stores in Freeport (the company’s Home, Outlet, and Bike, Boat & Ski stores respectively have their own buildings), making the area an unofficial L.L. Bean campus, complete with a 16.5-foot tall all-weather Bean boot for a mascot. Don’t forget to take a photo with it on the southwest side of the main building," the NewEngland.com says.

"Here’s a little trivia — L.L. Bean says that if the boot was a real boot, its size would be 410. That’s pretty big… Inside the L.L. Bean Freeport store (there are several levels), signs lead the way to different departments — from Camping, Hunting, and Fishing to Pet Supplies, Kids, Apparel, and entire walls dedicated to boots and slippers.

"While L.L. Bean is especially known for its outerwear and comfortable, casual sportswear, my favorite section (besides the totes — I am a sucker for the medium, long-handled, no-zip totes) is actually the L.L. Bean Signature Collection — a preppy line launched in 2010 featuring updated prints, modern lines, and a more tailored fit."

"L.L.Bean is an American privately-held retail company that was founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean. The company, headquartered in the place in which it was founded, in Freeport, Maine, specializes in clothing and outdoor recreation equipment," the Wikipedia says.

"L.L.Bean was founded in 1912 by its namesake, hunter and fisherman Leon Leonwood Bean, in Freeport, Maine. The company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe, also known as duck boots and later as Bean Boots. Bean had developed a waterproof boot, which is a combination of lightweight leather uppers and rubber bottoms, that he sold to hunters. He obtained a list of nonresident Maine hunting license holders, prepared a descriptive mail order circular, set up a shop in his brother's basement in Freeport and started a nationwide mail-order business. By 1912, he was selling the Bean Boot through a four-page mail-order catalog, and the boot remains a staple of the company's outdoor image. Defects in the initial design led to 90 percent of the original production run being returned: Bean honored his money-back guarantee, corrected the design, and continued selling them.

"The 220,000 sq ft (20,000 m2) L.L.Bean retail store campus in Freeport, Maine, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."

"You can’t miss the 16-foot tall boot in the center of Freeport, Maine. It’s why many people visit the town, which is home to L.L. Bean, the long-time retailer of all types of outdoor products. The giant “duck boot” stands in front of the company’s flagship store. is amazingly similar to the real deal. Confession: I owned a pair of duck boots as a teenager," the SherylJean.com says.

"The story goes that Leon Leonwood Bean created the Maine hunting boot with a rubber bottom and leather upper in 1911. They were perfect for traipsing through the state’s boggy land to hunt and fish.

"The duck boot and the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport have become part of retail tourism lore. I’d been to Maine before, but not to the L.L. Bean store, so I had to go on my recent trip to the state."

"Very few stores quite capture the essence of what makes a state great. It is even rarer that a store will shape the culture around the whole state. You will find a culture-shaping store, L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine, and if you have asked any residents, it’s clear they are proud to have this flagship store in their own state. The store gives Mainers more than just a place to shop all day, it also gives an experience, and shapes the very way we live," the Only In Your State says.

"L.L.Bean is known for a few things but nothing is quite as iconic as the L.L.Bean boot. You will find a huge boot permanently placed outside towering a whole 16 feet tall. Kids will climb it and jump off the toe and people from all around gather to take a picture with the boot. This alone speaks to how loved the brand really is.

"Watch the fish swim around in a large tank, check out the various taxidermized animals like moose and bears, or take a step back in history with the various L.L.Bean catalogs on display from past years. There are signs to read to learn more about the outdoor heritage of Maine, everytime you go there are so many things to experience."

"L.L. Bean's original "hunting shoe" was first designed and manufactured more than 100 years ago, and they're synonymous with the brand," the Fosters.com says.

"There's a giant boot outside the main store in Freeport, and there are two Bootmobiles rolling around North America. There's even a Bootmobile in Japan.

"The "Made in the USA" label is rare in shoe-making these days. Well-known Maine brands like G.H. Bass, Sebago and Dexter are now made overseas. But L.L. Bean had made a decision to production of the boots in Maine."

"L.L. Bean superstore is the premier attraction of Freeport. It draws almost three million visitors each year. Around it has grown a major shopping venue. Over 200 outlet stores, designer shops, Bed and breakfast's, hotels, restaurants and cafes surround the Main Street (Route 1) in Freeport," the Waymarking.com says.

"The giant boot is the iconic symbol of this L.L. Bean Superstore. It greets visitors as they enter the entrance in the center of the store on the southwest side of the main building.

"The giant boot is a 16.5 feet high by 7.5 feet wide representation of a L.L. Beans signature, waterproof Maine hunting shoe. The boot stands upright. It has seven rows of laces which are untied and hang down on both side of the boot from an eight set of eyelets. The boot is made of painted wood and is supported by an interior steel brace. It is set on black paving stones in a brick plaza on the left side of the entrance."

"It’s hard to imagine something more “Maine” than LL Bean. Transcending the concept of being a store, the brand is a way of life, and nowhere is that more apparent than in its hometown of Freeport Maine," the VisitMaine.net says.

"The L.L. Bean Flagship Store is one of five stores in Freeport — with L.L. Bean Discovery Park bringing entertainment throughout the year. Keep reading for all the deets on everything LL Bean.

"Before you get inside, don’t miss the Instagram-worthy moment of the iconic Bean Boot, standing nearly 17 feet tall at the main entrance. This flagship store has 220,000 square feet of space, and you’ll find a variety of outdoor basics."

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