Had a book by Ruth Moore that I needed for our bookclub. I called several bookstores without…read moreluck. I called Union River Book and the staff person hunted down their only copy and put it aside. Excellent service and staff.

Great selection of toys as well as books for all ages. We stop here and browse every time we're in…read moretown (7 or 8 times over the past three years). We're always entertained, and end up buying something (or some things!). Friendly people work here and it's just a happy space. Can't wait to return.

A gem of a bookstore. Great selection, staff is friendly and knowledgeable, atmosphere is warm…read moreand "literary."

Great little bookstore with tons of magazines, nice selection of books, postcards, fresh coffee…read more(only a dollar!, er.."dollah" I suppose), and free wi-fi. Employees are incredibly friendly and the internet is completely open, so you don't even have to ask for a password. yay!

A bookstore for book lovers: a small shop with narrow aisles crammed full of used books. You can…read morefind many treasures in the stacks if you want to take the time to search. While we were there, one woman was gleefully surveying the book offerings of a really niche category of interest and was fretting over which books to get because she wanted them all. Much more than your average used book store! The books are reasonably priced, but the kicker is that the proprietor is old school and only accepts cash or checks. We didn't have enough cash on hand, so I sadly put my two book choices back on the shelves. The proprietor didn't greet us at all, just sat behind his desk and read the paper, and gruffly handling transactions. Normally I'd knock a shop for that, but it's just part of the charm. The other major downside is that it's up a big flight of stairs in a building with no elevator, and it's not air conditioned, so it can get very hot in the summer. Worth stopping in, but hit up the ATM first.

Tucked away in Camden, ME, Stone Soup Used Books is a nostalgic treasure. Paul, who's been tending…read morehis shop since 1985, has created a magical space where stories live and linger. With shelves full of fairly priced finds and warm familiarity, it's the kind of place where you can happily lose track of time. I wish I had more space in my suitcase!

Located in a historic barn just off the main road, Hidden Barn Books is an instant delight. The…read moremoment you step inside, you're met with the cozy scent of fresh wood and new books. It's welcoming yet spacious, thoughtfully arranged, and full of titles across a wide variety of genres. A charming spot to browse, linger, and get lost in stories.

This is a glorious addition to Bar Harbor! The renovation of this old barn at the back of Reel…read morePizza is warm and inviting . The upstairs is an inviting space to play board games or puzzles. Downstairs is the bookstore with lots of books and big comfy chairs to linger and read.

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.

Fantastic food! Everything is homemade and delicious. They have your typical sandwiches to grab and…read morego or order as well as specials which change day to day. My favorite is the meatball sub! You can tell they care about what they are serving as the quality and service is fantastic. There is a nice seating area where you can read or just relax. If you are looking for a delicious homemade meal this is the place to go!

Really nice store run by really nice women. Great sandwiches and fun, interesting atmosphere of…read morebooks, art, knick-knacks, etc. Well worth the stop!

What a little gem we stumbled upon hidden away just west of "downtown" Stonington! A neat little…read moreshop hidden behind a house on the waterside. A nice selection of books and gifts as well as some artwork. Not all the usual junk found in a lot of tourist traps. Yes there are things like post cards and playing cards but a nice selection of books and some cute Christmas cards also. It was formerly a blacksmith shop and had been in the family since 1902.

I was pretty bummed when I finally came to think that I may have missed them this visit during the…read moreoff-season. Their sign on both stores had remained "closed" each day I drove through town. However, I decided to drive by one last time at noon today on my way back to Boston and THERE WAS A HINT OF LIGHT. I parked, I ran-walked-skipped, and I barged right through those doors thinking to run into either Loren or Shawn. But nay, I was instead greeted by a sweet elderly lady with bright eyes surprised by the sudden intrusion of some random excited Asian dude. "Oh sorry, I'm not really open yet. I hope you don't mind the mess." "ME DON'T CARE." Sasquatch-wannabe-tourist gleefully responds. I came to find out shortly that it was Loren's mom, Grace, and she was definitely a delightful way to end my trip this year. You see, I came to really like this shop last year when I got to extensively talk to both Loren and Shawn during several visits to the shop because they were so fun to banter with. Not only did I receive local tips to the area, I came to really appreciate what they have done here over time through their little business. Their gift bags are printed with Loren's photography and Shawn's paintings! Truly beautiful and different from the other stores in the area. Definitely my favorite gift shop that I've visited so far and will continue to stop by and say hi whenever I'm in the area. Absolutely recommend!

My favorite gift shop in bar harbor , walked around a couple of the shops but ended coming back to…read morethis shop on two separate occasions ! The prices were just right ! I got a couple things for my family and my self . I believe the owner was there and she was super nice as well !