Booklovers Gourmet has been around for quite awhile now, but they recently moved to a larger…read morelocation with plenty of parking. There's frequently something going on in Booklovers, author talks, book signing, and demonstrations. They have a large book selection to pick from including local authors and autographed copies of books. There is also a good selection of used and children's books in the back part of the store. I love the selection of gifts also, cards, jewelry, honey. I'm sure you could find something here for lots of people on your list! Make sure you try one of their delicious made to order drinks, coffees or smoothies and take a look in their dessert case for an amazing treat!

It's one of the few small book stores still around. They have used and new books and cute…read moreknickknacks. I haven't had their coffee yet but everything looked clean and smelled good.

This is a surprising little shop, located adjacent to a Dunkin' Donuts. What makes it unique (and…read moreis the foundation for a five star rating) is the large walk-in humidor, with an extensive selection of cigars. For example, many shops don't stock Ashton's but Bella Lu Cigar had many to choose from. They also offer accessories, for example I purchased a portable humidor as a holiday gift. The owner is very knowledgeable and customer service oriented, and the shop is always clean and well organized. If you happen to like cigars or know someone who does, this is a surprising find, and convenient to 146.

My friends and I went to the store on Sunday as on the website it said open 10 to 6 we got there…read moreand the store was not open. We were going to spend a substantial amount on cigars. We ended up going to a cigar store that was open. You missed out on a good sale,

Out for a random road trip 2 years ago and happened upon a sign for Lake…read moreChargoggagoggmanchagogchaubunagogg. While planning a trip this year, we had to get some merch! Stopped at this gift shop and the owner really made it. She was very enthusiastic and helpful.

I absolutely love shopping in this store! The merchandise is always changing and I find many home…read moreitems, clothing , jewelry, food items as well as gifts for my family and friends. They have the best old fashioned candy too! The store employees and owner are very friendly and helpful.

Our favorite store for years, then a new owner took over. Most of the incredibly kind, helpful, and…read morecheerful employees are gone now. They have been replaced with the new owners children. Prices went up. The merchandise offered isn't unique. We our forgoing our tradition of attending Witch's night out. It has been a disappointment since the new owner took over. Sad to see a treasured gem being destroyed by someone who clearly doesn't know what she is doing. ​

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you…read moreto places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to the 1700's in the town of Marlborough MA. The Wayside Country Store combines 2 PLACES IN ONE. THERE'S AN OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY GENERAL STORE THAT DATES BACK TO THE 1700s THAT HENRY FORD ONCE OWNED & AN UNBELIEVABLE CANDY STORE! OMG! YOU'LL THINK YOU DIED & WENT TO CANDY HEAVEN IN HERE! A REAL LIFE WILLY WONKA CHOCOLATE CANDY PLACE & GENERAL STORE TOO! Wayside Country Store is one of America's Secret Hidden Gems that most people have never heard of before or visited. There are Secrets within these walls which I will let you in on. The shop is located just an hour outside of Boston & The Parking here is FREE! 1) THE CANDY STORE If you Love Candy then Wayside Country Store in Marlborough MA. has to be on your Bucket List! They stock Every conceivable kind of Candy in here. They have not 1 but 3 of the Top Chocolatiers from the US, Penny Candy, Retro Candy, a Huge M&M Dispenser & a Huge Jelly Belly Dispenser plus regional Candy & Oodles & Oodles of Loose Candy in glass containers too. It's all under one roof. AAAAAAMAZING! They carry 3 of some of the Best Chocolatiers in the Country. They have Winfrey Fudge & Candy from Rowley MA, Dante's Confections in Billerica MA, & Ashers Chocolates from Soudertown Pennsylvania all under one Roof. If you are not familiar with these 3 chocolaters; they are similar in quality to let's say See's Candy in California but they are different. They carry Candy that you didn't know they still make anymore from Skybar, to Charms, to Bononmo's Turkish Taffy, Necco Wafers, Razzles, Mary Janes & dozens more. They also carry Maple Leaf Candies made out of real Maple Syrup, Salt Water Taffy, Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Pez too. They stock these Retro Boxes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & all the Candy that's inside are a medley of some of the most popular candies from that decade all in 1 box. This is a great gift for someone who was born in those decades or is a fan of that era. They also have a Cool Retro Metallic Cash Register. It looks like it's Vintage but it's Digital made by National Cash Register for their 100th Anniversary. Talk about Eye Candy! 2)THE COUNTRY GENERAL STORE. Long Aisles of unique, quirky, Retro reproduced, handmade, local, & modern products & vintage memorabilia & pieces all intermingled in this treasure trove of goods & food products & Retro Sodas in glass bottles. They have so many Cool items in here. Be sure to check out the Black Pot Belly Stove that they still use for heat. You have to scour every single square inch of this place or you might miss out on something good. Take a look out the window & see the water that's behind the building. Better yet go down & see the wildlife & the picturesque Hager Pond that sits right behind the store. 3)The Building The structure was built in 1790 in Sudbury Center. Imagine this place was built just a few years after our country first began in 1776. It was formerly a General Store, School & Post Office. It was purchased & moved to this location by Henry Ford. Yes that Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company. The foundation of the building was made from huge boulders dug up from the grounds, & the basement is supported by pillars made out of huge tree trunks. There is a secret located in the cellar. The stairs are hand carved from logs & the steps are joined together with wooden pegs. Mr. Ford had a way to detect burglars that predated burger alarms. What Henry did was to loosen the pegs in every third stair so they creaked. When someone stepped on them that would signal that a burglar was climbing the stairs. The Exterior Sign Reads" The Historic Site of Hagar's Mill Dam in 1929. This making it the Best Country Store by a Dam Site". Have Fun Shopping & Dessert Eating in Candy Heaven in here! LOL! There are lots of Cool things to do in the area including the next town over in Sudbury for a whole day of inexpensive fun! Other Fun things to do include The Sudbury Grist Mill pack a Cooler & have a Great picnic at this beautiful location with a Waterfall & exercise along the paths, Historic Longfellow Wayside Inn & Restaurant in Sudbury, The Chapel, The Skybar Store & Chocolate Manufacturing Plant, Debbie's Drive Thru Coffee Etc ( formerly a Fotomat Booth) & then check out some of the local restaurants too. Check out my individual review of each. You can spend the entire day here in Sudbury/ Marlborough with lots of Free & Inexpensive Things to do. Woah! Have an Incredible Day of Fun! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Cute old fashioned country store with gifts and an old school candy shop. It's flanked by crazy…read morestone (sushi restaurant) and deg's cakes and fun to browse.

Listen--if you walk into Chickadee's and don't find something that makes you smile, check your…read morepulse. This place is bursting with charm, personality, and the kind of gifts that scream "I totally put thought into this" (even if you grabbed it last minute, no judgment ). The vibe? Cozy New England chic with a dash of sass. The shelves are stocked like they know your nosy aunt, your hard-to-shop-for bestie, and your boss who "doesn't want anything" (yeah right). From quirky finds to local treasures, Chickadee's nails it. And the staff? Warm, welcoming, and just the right mix of helpful without hovering. Honestly, it feels less like shopping and more like catching up with a fun friend who happens to have amazing taste. Bottom line: Chickadee's is THAT gift shop. Cute, clever, and full of surprises. Don't sleep on it, because your next perfect find is sitting pretty on one of those shelves.

From the owner: Chickadees Gift Shop in downtown Sturbridge is the place to go to get that "just right" gift or…read morehome accent. With an invitation to local crafters, we opened a one-room shop in 2011 in a charming colonial building on 425 Main Street. Yes, we have grown. Come in and enjoy a personal shopping experience as Sylvia, Melody, Dot and Linda are on hand to answer your questions.

I had a ball going into a little words project store in Boston near the Seaport area. It was cute…read moreseeing all the different bracelets and the new Collabs and how you can set up a session to make your own jewelry. This would be a great girls night event surface I had was pretty great. They were helpful on finding my size and even helpful for picking out a price that would fit me.

This was a great time! I went to Little Words on a Thursday…read moremorning with my friend. The store has pleasant lighting and an array of every bracelet you can imagine. Since I had signed up for the beading experience, which is a two hour bracelet making session, we were seated at the bead bar. We measured our wrists and selected the length for each bracelet string. Then we chose our bead colors from a wide variety of options. Beading was a relaxing process and we chatted with the store employee. I recommend this bead bar experience for a group of friends hanging out and wanting a chill activity.

This is the perfect gift store with something for everyone. The owner (and everyone who works…read morethere) is kind and helpful. My daughter loves the selection of Jellycats. I'm so happy we have a place like this in town.

Despite the amazing merchandise, the store owner is so rude that the store overall isn't worth it…read more Much better places nearby with more deserving owners!!

This store is huge!!!!! The selection of different items seemed to never end. I want to go back…read moremore prepared. Unfortunately a carriage isn't workable throughout the store and we left the baby carrier at home. So unfortunately I didn't get to dive into all the greatness! The staff seemed friendly and super helpful! If you're looking for a place with a huge selection of things this is the place!!! Value wise some things seemed a tad pricey but then others were super reasonable. It's all a matter of opinion l! The store was clean and organized just so much inventory the aisles are full! Definitely check this place out!!! It's massive!!!

I Love The Sturbridge Yankee Peddler! The service was excellent. The selection of items is…read moreinsanely awesome! The value, in my opinion, was very good. I was able to find so many things I was looking for from blueberry tea to real maple syrup to a beautiful backpack purse with matching wallet and belt purse.