I'm trying to understand what the big draw is for this place. Our hostess took us here and told us…read morehow amazing it is. I'd say there are some cute/ humorous things available to purchase. I'd also say for every item on that list there are 10 junk / ridiculous items of dollar store quality at tourist prices. I didn't see anything I'd say was truly unique. Essentially, it's a joke store, Spencer's, main street store and tourist shop all in one. The goal appears to be adult-ish humor, tho I'm guessing it's around the Ace Ventura level...

Omg this place is fun!!! Not really suitable for children in that there's a lot of adult humor…read more Just be prepared to have to do a lot of explaining. I could have stayed in here for easily two hours however it was getting super crowded. I definitely bought a few things for friends. The great thing about this place is you can also take pictures. Other stores like this in "tourist areas" have a no pictures policy... idk I would highly recommend this place for silly novelty gifts and cards. The prices weren't bad, especially when you consider this is "speciality" stuff. The only staff I saw around were the ones at the register area. They were nice and seemed amused by the conversations and laughter they were seeing throughout the store. I can't wait to go back! Lol

I love Wear House. If you want to be the most fashionable fashionista this is secondhand like you…read morehave never experienced before. Come here if you want to treat yourself to something luxurious without breaking the bank. Wear House includes designers of haute couture. Angela has a keen eye for style. Boutique style dressing rooms with flowy high curtains and brick walls with recessed lighting. A great shopping experience selling higher quality, stylish products, and pieces you wouldn't find at large shops. I love this place!!

Fair prices and some major designers in this thrift shop. We came across a pair of Loubitains as…read morewell as two pairs of hunter boots. They didn't have the largest selection to choose from but the pared down selection did make it feel more like a boutique and not overwhelming. They have a fitting room which is great to see, but curtains instead of doors if that is important to you. We would love to return to browse again. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

What a great idea for any friend-group, couples outing, or to come on your own even!…read more All the materials are provided and the staff working are all so nice and knowledgeable. There's a whole wall of different candle scents and there's an awesome list of scents that pair well together if you don't know where to start. I went with a more "clean bathroom" scent and found 3 scents that were suggested on their list. I love the smell of my candle!! Once you've chosen your scents, chosen your vessel, stirred everything in your vessel for 5-7 mins, and labeled it yours, you have to wait 2.5-3 hours for the wax to set. This called for a perfect day-trip walking around the shops in Portsmouth and we also had time grabbed a bite before picking up our candles and heading home. Also - they've got a cute gift shop area featuring local artists and businesses in the area. The 4 of us all had different approaches to our scents and were all obsessed. I'm definitely gonna come back when I'm due for a new Christmas candle!!

Wasn't the best experience. Arrived a bit late and were told several times, by several staff…read moremembers that we had limitied time to create the candle, and was totally rushed through the process. The staff was so worried about a party of 9 that were coming in at 1:00PM, that they could care less about our party of 3 that were sitting there. After finishing on time, paying, using the restroom, gathering our belongings and looking around the shop, we were out the door by approx. 1:20. The party of 9 still had yet to arrive, and I wouldn't be surprised if they never showed. Since no credit card or deposit is needed to hold your seat, there is really no committment, so I'm sure it happens alot. FYI: Just to be clear, anyone making candles on Mother's Day was offered a 10% discount! The owners aren't very business savy. Wouldn't recommend going.

why was it so hard to find some magnets in Portsmouth for souvenirs! lol well I finally found one…read morehere - A design and size that i actually preferred so im happy to have visited Tugboat alley. I was also able to purchase a souvenir long sleeved shirt. Items are pricey but i feel the quality was good enough. Lots of clothing to choose from but limited small souvenirs. Worth checking out!

The atmosphere was amazing. We sat out on the deck overlooking the water. It was beautiful. The…read moreservice was amazing. The selection all sounded so good it was hard to pick something to eat. BUT....the chowder. Best chowder I've ever had. EVER. Portsmouth is a beautiful area so you should definitely visit. And when you do go to Tugboat Alley and try the chowder.

Tulips has moved to 62 Market St, about 2 blocks away from their old location. Things are still…read morebeing set up but it's a cute space and it's looking good. As someone who hates to move, I have to congratulate the owner on getting everything together so fast! I think this is the space that used to be "The Tub Shop" and this may be the only store on that block of Market St. that I haven't been inside. If you're looking for something crafty with a Portsmouth theme, the selection here is really good. Of course there's a lot more than that inside, and you should check it out for yourself.

Found *the* perfect gift for my creative, quirky and wonderful mother-in-law at Tulip's. They carry…read moreart, pottery, jewelry and will definitely be a gift must-stop the next time we find ourselves in Portsmouth... which will hopefully be sooner than later.

Filled with enthusiasm and play, Treehouse Toys is filled with wonder, fun decorations and plenty…read moreto look around.

Incredibly smart, colorful and thoughtful collection of toys for children of all ages. I picked up…read morea book on Rosie the Riveter, Engineer for my science loving niece. Also a box of science experiments. All items were reasonably priced and more unique than most toy stores.

What a great shop. Very reasonably priced items and they make a concerted effort to buy clothes…read morefrom countries other than China. we loved the sweater so much that we did a winter wardrobe refresh and bought 6 sweaters! Love the shop and will definitely return

Love this place! Amazing selection! It also has a great selection of fragrance!! When I think of…read morethis boutique of things I can find I think an incredible selection of high quality jewelery, fragrance, Dr. Hauschka products and cool scarfs!

Zambezi just opened a few days ago and they primarily have really interesting stone sculptures for…read moresale. The pieces are all very well done and not inexpensive. As the name suggests, there's a fairly strong African theme to the merchandise, with many sculptures of animals and people. It's very cool stuff, but I wouldn't know where to put any of it in my home. Zambezi is located in the former location of Gus & Ruby, and hopefully this location will bring as much good luck to this store as it did to its previous tenants. The store is still waiting for the city's okay to put up a sign but oddly, that's not unusual in Portsmouth. Good luck and welcome to Portsmouth, Zambezi!

OK, clearly this isn't a store that'll appeal to the men, but as jewelry and accessory stores go,…read morethis one's a good find! Let the misses wander around - the store is bright while still feeling warm and inviting, and doesn't detract from the various (and often colorful/intricate) merchandise on their tables and walls. Prices seem fair and there's plenty of selection here that seemed pretty unique and worth seeing. Enjoy!

Macro Sport is tucked away down on Ceres St and is the place you should go for any of your needs to…read morefind something cool if your a tourist looking for that something special on your visit to Portsmouth. A variety of nautical and pet themed unique gifts can be found inside.