I found a really cute sweater for my daughter in here and a bunch of other things that we could've…read morepurchased for ourselves. Husband loved the large hat selection. Staff were exceptionally nice in here. They stopped us and asked if my daughter already had a giant sticker and gave her one and then gave me a quarter to put in their little bubblegum machine which spit out a collectible Maine pin for her - hers just so happened to be Bluey who she is currently obsessed with. Needless to say - this shop was a big hit!

We're visiting from Chicago and this shop caught our eye as we were walking back from dinner…read more Everything in the store is made by local artists hence all the original designs. Employees were friendly and knowledgeable, able to tell you more about each artist and how most pieces came to be. Definitely go check it out, there is something for everyone. We would've purchased most of the items in the store if we could have.

An actual reasonable store within a "tourist trap" area?!! Wow!…read more Super cute and fun items and souvenirs a plenty. We got some tees and plushies and stickers. The winner was the adorable lobster with "Maine" written on it that my daughter got :)

I went to the Blue Lobster to checkout their souvenirs before heading back to Boston. They have so…read moremuch good stuff in there! Staff was friendly and attentive! The Blue Lobster has mugs, hats, magnets, merch and much more! I almost spent my entire check in there! Their store is spacious too so it's quite easy to move around and shop freely. I spent a good amount of time browsing. I purchased 2 long sleeve tops and a few magnets. This place is conveniently located right in downtown Portland with affordable pricing. Highly recommend!

Excellent little shop and great for finding postcards reasonable prices. Loved the ambience of it.read more

The first gift shop we visited didn't have postcards, so they recommended Cool As A Moose. I'm so…read moreglad I went! They had an amazing variety of gifts from Maine/Portland, and everything was fairly priced. I ended up buying 11 postcards for just $10.50 -- a steal compared to what I've seen at other gift shops when traveling around. The postcards were also beautiful and very high quality. I can't wait to come here again.

It's your typical run of the mill overpriced tourist trap gift shop. As a local it was worth a…read morebrowse to kill some time but I have other stores I would prefer some other shops to support. Located right on Commercial Street is the perfect location to catch the eyes of tourists. It is a good sized store although some spots if busy can turn into a traffic jam of people. They have a large variety of Maine clothing and random assortment of things to remind you of your trip to Portland. A lot of prices were what you would expect of a tourist hot spot gift shop. No interaction with staff ourselves but they seemed friendly with customers who bought items. Good enough to look around, but if you have the time check out the similar nearby stores as well! You may find better deals and/or items.

Bought a couple of things for $100....if I knew "Logan" was going to have zero personality and not…read moreacknowledge me or say thank you after I said both to her at the beginning/end of our interaction, I seriously would've walked out and said no thank you. If you don't like your job, please quit. Your lack of interest in the customer in front of you but your enthusiasm talking to your coworkers was duly noted. 2 stars because I like the things I bought.

The best shop by far in Portland. A special spot. Everything inside is made in Maine by talented…read moreartists and designers. I rarely buy anything because I'm a minimalist but even I couldn't resist the candles, art, lip balm and more. 5 stars!!!

Lovely boutique that truly appreciates and showcases local artists and their craft…read more From soaps to jewelry to pottery to photography to body products, Lisa-Marie has it all! I found the most stunning photography artwork, but I neglected to measure my space before this trip so I was unsure if it would fit. Ended up writing down the artist's name so I can look him up when I get back home. Really appreciate the hard work and effort she clearly puts into this store. It shows!

My friend found this store on TikTok and as a lover of fun home items and whimsy we needed to stop…read morein! The mini print machine is such a fun concept. I believe the artist is local and we saw one other print machine at the Warby Parker but it looks like a different variety. There are so many cute greeting cards, matches, perfumes, candles, etc and it was all so tempting! I left with one mini print (the cashiers will trade you for quarters, super helpful) and some perfume! If you're looking to do some fun shopping in Portland this store is definitely worth a stop.

So cute!!! Love the vibes! The employees were very nice and helpful as well! I used the print…read morevending machine - probably my favorite part.

To our knowledge this is the only Seaweed store in the country…read more The store is a lovely blend of practical and fun: varieties of seaweed, food with seaweed like salsas, books on seaweed from stories to cookbooks, jewelry, and beauty products for men and women. I like seaweed at the Asian restaurants but I'm intimidated by the idea of cooking with it at home so I attended a seaweed cooking class with harvester Micah Woodcock Holdfast Atlantic Seaweed Company. Micah made everything from chips to salad and a dip using seaweed. Fun experience and so glad I joined in the class!

Housed in an 1800s livery stables complex (and formerly The Tackle Shop), the entrance to Heritage…read moreSeaweed is tucked away off India St. This beautiful multi-room retail space is extremely bright, much more spacious than you might think from the outside, and boasts views of the city's working waterfront. It feels like you've stepped into someone's home or personal art gallery (a relaxed one run by super nice, super hip people you could kick back and have a local beer with, not the stuffy kind that won't let you touch anything and watches you like a hawk as you peruse). But this is a shop. One where you can purchase (without breaking the bank, might I add) seaweed specialty foods (like granola bars, sauces, teas), seaweed and sea inspired bath and body items (DYK: seaweed is rich in vitamins, minerals, and contains anti-inflammatory properties?!), seaweed and sea inspired home goods, and more. I believe most (if not all) of their items are also local and sustainably sourced. Could it get better? YES. Because, they've got a beautiful focus on education and ocean conservation as well - so you can buy reusable, non-breakable straws, wine cups, and pints here. #beatplasticpollution As a mermaid, this has easily become my favorite store in all of Portland.

I was into the recently reopened store yesterday, so happy to see B&M back!…read moreA little bittersweet but everyone in the store was respectful and very quiet. Had a conversation with the woman who helped me check out, she was lovely and I so thank all those who come to work and potentially put themselves at risk.

Blanche and Mimi offers an array of gorgeous home goods and gifts. However, the prices are waaayyyy…read moretoo high for what it is. I understand the allure, and I myself love to browse here. But I can't justify their prices! If you're willing to splurge, check it out, but otherwise it's just fun to look at.

Today was the first time checking out this shop. It's located in the basement of the building it's…read morein. Signage should be outside mentioning this and is easy to find. Think trinkets, unique gifts, spiritual based items and more can be found here. Also must give praise that the owner did a great job decorating the space. Prices seemed reasonable as well so no complaints in that aspect. While we did not buy anything during our stop we appreciated a lot of items. Some of the items were quite funny with some adult humor including some candles with names such as "Sample My Box" as a valentines themed candle as one example. Definitely had some laughs at those items. If oddities, metaphysical, witch, magic based items give this place a chance.

Something Witchy on Exchange arrived just in time for Halloween season! Located in the basement of…read more58 Exchange, it's the perfect spot for the witchy and spiritual Mainers and visitors alike. They offer an array of trinkets, clothing, books, tarot cards, jewelry, and more, all geared towards the modern witch, Wiccan, or spiritual person. They even have Krampus-themed goodies! It's a cozy space that is expertly decorated; it's easy to connect with your inner witch, whether you're a seasoned practitioner or curious about the practice. The owner (Patti), is exceptionally kind and fun to talk to. You can tell how passionate she is about the store and the beliefs that fueled its inception. I can't wait to check out the tarot and astrology readings that will be available soon, or the spooky Christmas decor!

Stumbled across this place while visiting Portland, and so pleased that I did. It felt like finding…read morea great thrift store with tons of things you want to buy. The items are not vintage but all feel curated and local. Another review mentioned Etsy and it is like a live action Etsy store with multiple artists. Overall slightly pricey on some items but honestly this just helped keep me from buying 15 items. For the items I purchased I didn't feel I was overpaying, prices were what I expect from a local business. I loved the environment and display in the store. I really enjoyed taking my time looking at each and every item. Icing on the cake, there was the sweetest mellow little pittie named Lou, who sauntered out from behind the counter for a quick hello and pets. We moved on to shopping and he casually walked back to his cozy bed tucked behind the counter. Overall this was easily my favorite store I visited in Portland!

A quirky gift shop and home goods store filled with stickers, mugs, plants, patches, stationary,…read morecards, local art, clothing, plants, and more. Friendly staff, a good selection, and a great location in Old Port!