Loved everything in this store! Not only did this store have something for everyone, it was also…read moreopen past 9pm on a weeknight. That is dedication! The store owner/salesperson was very sweet and patient with the several people who wandered in after having dinner nearby on a spring evening. From nautical clothing to nice affordable beach themed jewelry, and picture frames to souvenir glasses with lighthouses and anchors on them, they really had a lot to offer the average tourist. I don't know the next time I'll be in this area but if I find myself here I will make the effort to get to this wonderful shop by the water!

I know that five stars for this Bar Harbor tourist shop may sound a little excessive, but hear me…read moreout. 1. This shop is a bit smaller than some of the other "tourist trap" shops along the strip, but they have a decent selection of high quality items at competitive prices. 2. This shop is dog friendly and also has the cutest dog who is the shops unofficial mascot. He I older and blind but still incredibly adorable. 3. The staff here is exceptional. They are incredibly receptive to customers but not overbearing and intrusive. The staff here was actually the nicest staff we interacted with while in Bar Harbor. 4. They not only have your generic run of the mill tourist attire, but have a huge selection of hand crafted items from local vendors. The jewelry here was gorgeous and I almost died laughing at a lobster calendar which was made by a local lobster fisherman. Overall, this store deserves the five stars because they treat their customers right and have a great selection of items. A few smiles, small talk and a welcoming vibe goes a long way for me!

This is a great location to find new to you clothing for women, men and children. They also carry…read moresome household items and shoes. It is also a great place to drop off items that you do not wear any longer.

I found some great items here!! Everything is by donation so you donate however much you would like…read moreand can walk away with great clothing. They have women's, children's, and men's clothing. Some accessories and shoes. The staff are volunteers and were very friendly. Definitely recommend!!

If there's one place I can do some serious gift shopping for my family, it's in Bar Harbor. But not…read moreso fast- because around all the main attractions spots, I mainly found touristy souvenir shops with key chains. YAWN! Every time I'm vacationing, I'm always on the look-out for interesting shops that sell items worth my money to give away. My Darling Maine Island Boutique is another great Bar Harbor Gift Shop on Cottage Rd where you can pick up really interesting keepsakes. No- you're not going to find the mundane souvenirs here. What you'll find are gifts with a purpose, many with a twist and a message from local artists. Victoria and I caught up via email and phone to solidify my appointment. She was super accommodating to our schedules and opened her shop earlier than expected. Thank you so very much! Her shop has a little of everything including casual and funky clothes and other well-priced pieces that I snapped up for myself! She was beyond friendly and we practically talked for almost an hour. Love your energy girl! No doubt, you'll find one-of-a-kind "souvenirs" here.

A true artisan boutique with a lovingly curated collection from which you can bring home beautiful…read moreand unique Maine memories! I searched through dozens of Bar Harbor shops looking for a pair of touchstone earrings to remind me of the peace and joy I felt in Acadia this summer. Finally, I found delicate, handmade silver earrings shaped like blueberry leaves in My Darling Maine. Perfect! I wore them to work my first day back - and lost one. I was heartbroken. But I contacted Victoria to buy a replacement, and she took the time to send me individual pictures of every pair of blueberry leaf earrings she had in the shop (because they're all unique!) so I could choose. And then she mailed them to me in Virginia. Now my beautiful blueberry leaf earrings are a sweet reminder of our family vacation in Maine AND of the power kindness can have over loss. Thank you, Victoria!!!

Bottom Line: A cute store on Bar Harbor's Main Street that stands out from the others with fun,…read morewhimsical, modern merchandise. buzz about The Beehive on Yelp. My husband and I stumbled across this store and loved it. Many stores in downtown Bar Harbor start to feel the same but The Beehive has a different buzz about it. The interior was quaint and classic but it also had a clean, modern flair to it. I spent most of my time looking at many whimsical products they carry from Fred (aka Genuine Fred) before settling on two potholders with sassy sayings like, "Recipe for Disaster." We also looked at hip crewel pillows, candles and souvenirs. Also, we enjoyed the pretty "Greetings from Acadia Nat'l Park" mural. The employee was friendly and if my suitcase wasn't busting at the seams I would have spent even more money here. This just might "bee" my very favorite store in Bar Harbor.

Take a turn off Main onto cottage street you will find some great shops! One of our favorites was…read morePeruvian Link. It was clean, displayed beautiful clothing for women, had a friendly, helpful staff and best of all (for us) were the Alpaca dolls. Our girls had been saving their money for months, waiting for something special. They were so excited to get their Alpacas! They have super soft hair and stand up perfectly, so they are great for cuddling or display.

Everybody should visit this place. Authentic clothing,hats, gloves accessories…read moreWonderfully welcoming staff. Prices are appropriate and the fur soft. A seasoned alpaca buyer- this place is a treasure

Drove from Ellsworth on our last morning before driving home and planned to get there for 10am when…read morethey say they open on Saturday. Sat around and waited till 10:30 nobody showed up. Wanted to exchange something but now I cannot and I have to go back home maybe I'll see you next year. Not cool smh

Website says open' so drove 25 miles for a sweatshirt I saw yesterday only to find it 'closed'!!!…read moreCalled all day and no one answered.

DON'T EVER SHOP HERE. The merchandise is an odd mix of staid and "quirky" and it only comes off as…read moretrying too hard. However, I have never been mistreated by a sales associate as horrendously as I have at the Village Emporium. The woman was beyond rude to the point of open hostility. I believe she was either the owner or related to the owner, but, please take note ma'am, that should secure your attitude as a model of hospitality. Unbelievable.

From the owner: The Village Emporium is Bar Harbor's Men's and Woman's Clothing Store. Offering quality clothing at…read morereasonable prices with service and a smile! We love to cater to both our local and visiting customers. Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, gateway to Acadia National Park. The Village Emporium offers an exclusive line of Simply Marvelous "ten dollar" Jewelry and Accessories with new arrivals daily. We are also one of two authorized dealers of Brighton Jewelry and Bags and are proud to carry Levi's Jeans for Men and Women. Don't see what you want.... we might be able to special order it for you.

I don't like boring souvenirs. You know which ones...the thimbles, bottle openers, shot glasses,…read moreflip-flop key chains. Those. While I might buy a T-shirt here or there that I can style, there are gift shops far more stylish than those themed souvenir stores. In comes Spruce & Gussy about two doors down from our hotel on Mt. Desert Rd. Since many of Bar Harbor's businesses are closed for the off-season, I made sure I didn't leave town without buying anything for my Mom, sisters and Aunt-in-Law. Luckily, owner Michelle and I played email tag to confirm my visit for a Monday morning appointment. Spruce & Gussy has different nooks with Kitchen and Beauty items, Books, a Children's corner, some Women's shawls and gorgeous silver jewelry- all locally made. Search more carefully and you'll find high-end pieces and modest ones also. Her gifts have a distinctive Bar Harbor flair without 'Bar Harbor' being all up in your face if you know what I mean. There's no shortage of choices here. Basically everything she has, I wanted for me too.

What a cute shop with such an adorable collection of children's gifts! Also an assortment of gifts…read morefor pretty much anyone and everyone of all ages. I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out if you are in the area.

This place was one of a few stores open in the off-season, offering a lot of Maine themed…read moremerchandise covering Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and their own "Cool As A Moose" brand. Prices are in line with any kind of touristy, souvenir, regional sort of merchandise. For this spring season, there are a lot of hoodies and long-sleeves. There are a lot of other items to choose from as well. Service was great. I made some small talk with the nice woman behind the counter and explained the crowd was up for April vacation week. Full season starts in May and I guess the place is a madhouse all summer. Five stars based on how much lighter my wallet was (willingly).

If you're in Bar Harbor and in need of Maine gifts for friends and family, this shop has an amazing…read moreselection of items that will tickle the fancy of all your loved ones. Prices range depending on the item but on par with pricing at other retail stores in the area. I picked up a few Moose themed sweatshirts for family and they all loved them.