1A Relics

(2 reviews)

18.6 mi

Great place to go for anything. There are many different Maine-related objects in the store but the…read moresports part of the store is what draws me. I am a big sports card collector and this is my favorite sports card shop that I have ever been to. It is clear that the goal of the store isn't to make money but to have the customer be happy and try to get a special souvenir at a great price. They could be making so much more money off of sport cards and they know that but they keep it reasonable to keep you happy. Also, the two people who work their are great, kind people who I have had great conversations with every time I go to the store over the summer. This place is what makes Bar Harbor such a special place to me.

looking for great gifts at a great price-well look not further! This store has it all and their…read moreservice is top notch!

Michaels

(1 review)

22.3 mi

Employees are always friendly and happy to help. They have tons of fun craft projects and a great…read moreselection of yarn!

From the owner: Everything to Create Anything. Our expansive craft assortments include the most popular art…read moresupplies, fabric, canvases, yarn, knitting & crochet supplies, frames, floral, scrapbook materials, beads, jewelry kits, Cricuts, craft machines, and more. Party plan with ease, Michaels offers balloon inflation, party decorations, gift packaging, favors, tableware and seasonal occasion decor. All your party supplies in one place. Visit our Bangor branch today and unleash your creativity.

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RadioShack

It's hard to believe that these folks still exist but they do. They had what Home Depot and the…read moreSuper Walmart down the street did not have.

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Top Shelf Coins & Comics

What a cool shop, be you a collector or coins or comics…read more The (assume?) owner has always been there working the few times I have gone in, he is a super friendly, honest and all around good dude. I enjoy chatting with him and he is very cool about sharing knowledge and or assessing what you may have to sell. I think he has hired an employee to help, she is awesome. Love chatting with her too, super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every time in has been a very good experience, I will be back!

This guy's a jerk. Maybe he should try engaging a young, curious collector instead of being…read moredismissive and rude.

Hobby Lobby

4.3

(4 reviews)

22.0 mi

Shelves are full with lots of options but it's too big of a store full of nic naks to get to the…read morecrafts you want to get too. The employees aren't friendly at all and do not seem to want to help.

Exceptional experience here. Loved the variety and selections of crafts and decor. Had to check…read moremyself so I didn't go broke buying stuff. Staff was friendly and the store is nicely laid out.

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Sewing By the Sea

(8 reviews)

9.5 mi

Your crafting life as you know it is incomplete if you haven't stopped here yet…read more This store has fabric like you literally can't believe. Prints of Archie comics and flying saucers, of vintage seed packs and bikes on parade. And best of all, fabric capturing every part of Maine life - mussel shells, sea glass, lobsters, buoys, mountains, and more. And the fun doesn't stop there - they also sell prints and easy but beautiful kits for making lighthouses and other simple projects. And they'll give you advice on buttons or materials or anything else sewing-related. Not to be missed for crafters in the area!

This is a great quilt shop! The owner is a great help and has a great selection of quality fabrics,…read moreand lots of great notions!

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Game Citadel

I have come here 1-3 times a month for the past year. The store is clean, the selection is nice…read more Both Staff members I've interacted with "guy" "girl" are consistently cordial. I've sold MTG cards here and my store credit offer was completely acceptable. I've had no problems here.

This place is a horrible place. The store owner is rude . His employees are not actually…read moreknowledgeable about anything they sell . The store is overpriced and overrated. The selection is not great. Everything they sell can be found for better prices at half a dozen different places in the area aswell as online. I truly believe they should go out of business. I heavily recommend that all the people who go here . Look for another Game shop . This business is just horrible and has permanently lost me and my family as customers

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King's Mountain RC

(1 review)

19.4 mi

Owner is extremely kind and will let you test one wheels in his back room! Worth the trip for the…read morerc vehicle knowledge and experience you'll get.

From the owner: Are you looking for a hobby your whole family will love? Are you or your child into electronics or…read morecars? Or both? Then come out to King's Mountain RC and get involved in a hobby that's sweeping the nation. RC cars, trucks, airplanes and other remote-control vehicles are a fun pastime for adults and kids of every age. Grandparents-bring your grandkids! Parents-fall in love with RC again. Visit our hobby store in Brewer, ME today and check out the latest Traxxas RC cars.

Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques

Five stars for the Merchandise, but unfortunately the check out experience was very disappointing!…read moreOne item I picked up was a small duck in a broken egg shell. Checking out with my items I was told by the owner that the duck had no price on it and she then said "SHOW ME WHERE YOU FOUND THIS?" Well it was on the top of the cabinet next to many other items I told her. She said "that is mine and it's not for sale!!!" No sign or anything stating this! I really didn't care that it wasn't for sale but I DID care about her condescending attitude. Not a good way to treat customers!

It bills itself as a bookstore, but in actuality it is just a larger than life junk shop. There is…read moreno elevator, which is fine for able bodied folks, but bad for older folk and people with disabilities. Steps are hard. The selection of books is large and dust ridden, with nothing really new. If you like 20 year old magazines, you are in luck. The folks manning the cash register are uncaring. I would not recommend this place at all unless you want an afternoon to peruse junk.

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Outside

Surry Gardens

This used to be my Mom's favorite nursery. But when I called inquiring about a large purchase, he…read moremade a recommendation I disagreed with and before I could get another word out, he hung up on me! I was not rude to him, I just said I never use that particular product and he apparently doesn't want my business any more.

Wow, what a selection! And their plants, shrubs, trees are…read moreall very healthy. Take your time, there's a lot to see! We got all the plants for the "flower bed" I built.

Mature "Tomato Soup" coneflower

Wide variety of coneflowers, including many hard to find shapes and colors

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2nd To None Thrift And Gift

4.8

(5 reviews)

3.5 mi

This is. is a unique treasure of a place to find in the area, super organized and clean while…read moreoffering a great variety of items to suit your needs. Well lit, friendly staff and variety variety variety! You should stop in when you are in town!

Such a fun store to browse and shop. They have an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that are…read moreboth thrifted and new. Prices range from low to mid range. If you're looking for something fun and thrifted in Ellsworth, I definitely recommend stopping in for a gander.

We love fashion and style!!!

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1A Relics - antiques - Updated August 2026

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3.9

(17 reviews)

The man in charge was a discrimatory jerk. He kicked my elderly father out of the store today due…read moreto his disability causing his legs to shake. The man was rude and hostile and cruel and threatened to call law enforcement because my father was suffering from mild MS symptoms and still trying to have a nice outing with his adult children and grandson. And needed a restroom. I hope he gets fired, or at least removed from that establishment, as his behavior completely ruined the store for my entire family today.

Clean, organized and well lit. This shop has a TON to browse and will consume some time. Sit…read moreback, relax and enjoy walking these aisles. Furniture, collectibles, knick knacks, comic books, books, toys - you name it. This has everything. I have not seen a cafe in here though, could have missed it as there is a lot to see. Need to look for that next time..,..

Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques

4.0

(46 reviews)

Five stars for the Merchandise, but unfortunately the check out experience was very disappointing!…read moreOne item I picked up was a small duck in a broken egg shell. Checking out with my items I was told by the owner that the duck had no price on it and she then said "SHOW ME WHERE YOU FOUND THIS?" Well it was on the top of the cabinet next to many other items I told her. She said "that is mine and it's not for sale!!!" No sign or anything stating this! I really didn't care that it wasn't for sale but I DID care about her condescending attitude. Not a good way to treat customers!

It bills itself as a bookstore, but in actuality it is just a larger than life junk shop. There is…read moreno elevator, which is fine for able bodied folks, but bad for older folk and people with disabilities. Steps are hard. The selection of books is large and dust ridden, with nothing really new. If you like 20 year old magazines, you are in luck. The folks manning the cash register are uncaring. I would not recommend this place at all unless you want an afternoon to peruse junk.

A Little Mad

4.8

(35 reviews)

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I would never have found this shop if it wasn't for the reviews here. It's located off the main…read moredrag so you might miss it if you aren't looking. This is run by a couple, who according to the owner Patrick (who was manning the store when we were there) they aren't artists themselves, but they seek out artists from all over. There is a wide selection of art from sun catchers made of wrapped colored stones, and paintings on wood to vegan leather purses and wood turned pens. We stopped here and purchased a painting my partner wanted and then returned to pick up my purse before returning to the shuttle bus. I just couldn't leave without buying it. I'm sure if we had more time, we would have spent more. Bar Harbor has lots of tourist stuff. If you are looking for that special item to take home, check this place out.

Bottom Line: A lovely building with whimsical and interesting merchandise and friendly staff…read more The Little Mad Shop relocated to Rodick Street in a striking, Victorian-ish building, about a year ago in 2022, I think. The store features unique decor, jewelry, accessories and home items. I spent the most time looking at colorful local artwork, sniffing a variety of perfumes and eyeing up some lovely leather goods. While I didn't buy anything I certainly appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of whimsical an quality items for sale.

The Rock And Art Shop

4.5

(28 reviews)

I came here today with the intention of buying one of their bigger taxidermy pieces and decided to…read moreleave after the employees at the front were super rude to me and my boyfriend. We asked a very valid question about one of the pieces and they both rolled their eyes at us and talked to us like we were stupid. My nephew had been in the store after we had left and witnessed a different couple buying something and those same employees were super rude and after they left my nephew heard them say "stupid tourists". I came here last year and had a great experience but who ever they decided to hire needs an attitude adjustment.

My 11 year old daughter & I spent over an hour in this amazing shop. We could have easily spent a…read morefull day. We had top notch service & info as one of the employees unlocked cases to show us the goodies inside and answer all our questions. Don't miss the upstairs loft!

Central Maine Antique Mall

4.5

(6 reviews)

This antique shop mostly has fantastic pieces - I've gotten some great furniture and antique…read morescientific devices from here. I was sad to find they are allowing one of their vendors to sell a framed reproduction photograph of a KKK March from the 1920s. I understand when dealers are selling actual historic artifacts (I still think it's weird to profit off of racist histories, but I understand there are complex perspectives about archival value). This was not that - the back of the photograph showed that it was printed last year at Walmart, but it was being sold as a framed photo. It felt celebratory and exploitative, not historical or educational. When I asked the owners why they allowed that, they said it is illegal to prevent the dealer from selling the photo, and that it is "free speech." This is not true - antique malls are legally allowed to have guidelines that dictate what can be sold. I think it is incredibly distasteful and unethical that the owners are choosing to profit off of images of such a violent, disgusting organization. I sadly won't return, and I hope the owners will take accountability for their decisions.

The selection is expansive and continuously changing. With a good number of vendors selling, they…read morealso have some pretty remarkable deals and a clearance section worth browsing. It's always an enjoyable stop in Bangor. They have a second location as well, but I have not visited it.

Old Creamery Antique Mall

4.2

(11 reviews)

So many treasures!! Really high-quality goods laid out nicely so you don't have to ruffle through…read morebins and things. Lots of larger pieces in great shape. Friendly owners. Worth it!!

The best antiques shop in Ellsworth and vicinity. A large shop with many dealers, eclectic…read moreofferings include furniture, books, paper, photographs, glassware, musical instruments, old kitchenware and lots of real antiques. Not much junk here, unlike many other antiques shops in the area. Reasonable prices; friendly and helpful staff.

School House Antique Mall

4.0

(7 reviews)

Nice, well organized vintage shop. Staff was friendly and we really enjoyed looking around there…read more We will visit again when we are in the area.

I thought it seemed more junque and flea market than actual antiques. It is very large but I was…read moreable to scan most of the merchandise very quickly. I didn't see many deals.

The Rock & Art Shop

(20 reviews)

Some rando on Reddit told us this place was the store in Bangor most worth visiting, and it turns…read moreout that person was right. It's the kind of wild esoterica shop that you don't see around much, selling everything from coyote skulls to cheeky postcards. I also want to mention that the proprietors told us to be sure to check out Mexicali Blues (a similar shop a block down) and the cashiers at Mexicali Blues told us to be sure to stop by Rock & Art. So clearly they are good neighbors as well!

What a wonderful store! This place is exactly what I'm looking for when visiting a town. They have…read moreeverything from fun notepads, to back packs, plants, stones, and some jewelry. My son enjoyed looking at the taxidermy and my daughters loved the stones. We only had time to visit one shop while in Bangor and this was it.

Acadia Shop

4.0

(21 reviews)

This shop is HUGE. It's two stories and loaded with tons of things. There are all sorts of…read moretrinkets, kitchen and food items, clothing, keychains, magnets, art, etc. It took me a good 45 minutes to roam around and look at everything and I probably still didn't see it all. I found a few items for myself, my mom, and my daughter inside and the staff were very friendly. We stopped in here a few times and I saw a few different people working behind the counter and all greeted us immediately and were friendly. Make sure to stop in here while in town - it's got more than most of the other shops when you take it all in.

Bottom Line: One of the better shops in downtown Bar Harbor featuring better souvenirs, some local…read moreproducts and LL Bean clothing. The Acadia Corporation owns and runs eight different individual stores in the Bar Harbor area that collectively are referred to as "Acadia Shops." This specific review is for the two story "Acadia Shop" located at 85 Main Street. Because the Acadia Corporation is running many stores in Bar Harbor stuff really starts to look the same from store to store but the Acadia Shop stood out to me because upstairs they had some local art and quality LL Bean gear. I enjoyed looking at the prints and notecards from local artists. Also, on a cold and rainy day it was nice to peruse lots of warm and cozy jackets and zip-ups from LL Bean. Downstairs was more souvenir-y like t-shirts, magnets, signs, candy, etc.

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