Small Maine Town Named One of the Most “Unusual” in America

This is one city in Maine that many of us has frequented has always been wonderful but dare I say never seemed “unusual”.

Apparently, if you are thinking of Freeport, Maine and imagining a cozy little shopping town, think again, because we’ve got a surprise in store!

Tell us about the most unusual spot in Maine?

According to Travel A lot, right outside of this super iconic shopping destination, you will find what we as Mainer’s call the, Desert of Maine. Located at 95 Desert Road in Freeport, the Desert of Maine sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi flick but trust me, it’s for real.  

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When did this happen?

According to CDM, the Ice Age took place 2.4 million years ago.

The juicy gossip is that in Freeport a glacier decided to have a little but of fun and left a massive patch of sand right in the middle of Maine's cooler land, as per the article. 

Now, I don’t know about you, but when I think of deserts, I picture hot dry temps, cactus’s and flying carpets.

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The Desert of Maine is misleading because it’s not exactly the Sahara but it’s stroll super strange, cool, and dare I say it.. Unusual. But it is certainly a sight to see.  

It’s crazy because you’re literally standing in a sea of sand in the middle of pine trees.

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It may not be the most traditional Maine experience, but it’s surreal and probably one of the most unusual places you’ll see in the entire nation!

Have you been to the coveted Desert of Maine? Let us know! 

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