Love the country store still! Still as good as always! They still have the candy in my previous…read morereview as well as Rockport souvenirs like magnets, post cards, etc. They have mugs, some hot sauces, they also have popped popcorn for $1, seltzers (usually polar but I've seen flavors vary)and soda. Staff is alway friendly too . Always a nice stop on Bearskin Neck.

A trip to Rockport wouldn't be complete without a stop at the Country Store. Think old fashioned…read morecandy shop meets quirky retro insanity. With a real, functioning Nickelodeon (that costs more than a nickel), retro-inspired lunch tins, magnets, signs and books, incense, gag gifts, candles, cookie cutters, mugs, toys, and other eclectic goodies, this store is packed to the brim with unique and entertaining merchandise. And don't forget the penny candy (that costs more than a penny....a lot more). The entire left-hand wall is lined top to bottom with plastic bins of self-serve bulk candy. Nostalgic for Squirrel Nut Zippers? Wondering what ever happened to Teaberry Gum? Well wonder no more. From licorice to Nerds, bubble tape and flavored tootsie rolls, even those weird marshmallowy coconut watermelon slices, it's all here. Not to mention the dozens of flavors of Jelly Belly Jellybeans. Just grab a bag, fill it up, bring it to the counter for weighing and enjoy all of your favorite sweets. Or maybe a huge dill pickle or some fresh popcorn (maybe not all at once...) The Country Store has knick knacks from head to toe, and with so many different candies and trinkets to look at, it's hard to leave empty handed.

Marblehead Toy Shop is a great family owned business that has an assortment of quality toys,…read moregames, trikes, wagons,dolls, puzzles, books, arts and crafts, and stuffed animals! If you are in the market for a kids birthday toy this is the place to go, the staff is super helpful and can help select the perfect gift.

The one thing that I have always appreciated about being a resident in Marblehead is its small town…read morecharm. I could not have been more disappointed when I went into Marblehead Toy Shop today. The manager, Barbara, was extremely rude! I am always willing to pay more for a product that supports a local business than buying a bargain item at a national chain, but that is because of customer service and that did not happen today. When I actually brought to Barbara's attention how rude she was her response was that they have been in business for 18 years so must be doing something right, no apologies at all. Go to Mud Puddle in Old Town - the staff is friendly and helpful, its a much better shopping experience!

New bookstore on Bearskin Neck! Mostly a children's bookstore, seems like with intent to represent…read morea diverse range of experiences, more diverse than I ever remember having access growing up around here. Also a small selection of adult literature as well. This place definitely wins the award for coziest and cutest bookshop in MA, it's this tiny colorful little salty cottage on bearskin neck. Really nice owners too!

Great store. They know books. Great place to pick up a beach read or something new by an author you…read moredon't know. Like the Tardis, much bigger on the inside with all the gems available, you'll be sure to find something you wanted or didn't know you needed. Super friendly. Something for all ages. Stop in if you are nearby.

Very cute store right next to Walgreens in downtown Gloucester. Loads of pretty displays with…read moremermaids and other sea creatures all over the store. The woman working when I went in with my mother was super nice. I believe all the jewelry is handmade and there are some really cool items. I ended up buying what looks like a green sparkling cluster of grapes pendant and some cat earrings. My mother got me a pig bracelet which is super neat. I did find the earrings a bit hard to wear - struggled with fitting them in my ear and ended up giving them to my mother. I adore the bracelet - very unique. Prices are fantastic for cool and quirky jewelry. I can't wait to go back and pick up some Christmas gifts!

Lourie has fabulous jewelry, nicknacks, clothing and even hand painted furniture! Her activity…read morenights are such a great way to meet people and just have a blast. I can't go in without finding something I adore

This has been a staple my entire life as the place to go to for fudge and other homemade candy. I…read morethink it's been about a year since I've been in but we were getting a fun Halloween in New England gift together for our relatives in Norway and I wanted to find some maple candy. I love how seriously they are taking Covid. Hand sanitizer to use upon entering. Mask wearing enforced and even the register is behind a partition and they take your card when you pay. The candy selection was amazing as always and they had the maple candy that I'd been searching for. Yay! I also got a necklace with a cat pendant that was pretty cool. Some items are a bit pricey but I've always found their candy fairly priced and wonderful quality. I'll definitely be back!

Must stop for all! Candy is wonderful, fresh, lots of choices priced fairly and the gift options…read moreare fun and varied. Need a post card, a whatnot' the friendly staff is front and center. And they wrap for free.

On every vacation we go to, we always aim to head to local toy shops. So running into this joint…read morethis afternoon in Salem was a dream come true. Walking in, you are bombarded with every toy, comic and collectable imaginable. I was ready to find anything that I can add my to husband's collection. My husband is an avid collector of Transformers. Especially anything that's a Decepticon. I found the display of Blokees. Blokees does an amazing job with their Transformers collection. But my husband has completed a majority of the collections. But I did see Tarn and didn't know if he had it so I grabbed it just in case. I then made my way to some comics right by the Blokees. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything Transformers related. So when this sweet associate was walking past me, I pepped up real quick and asked her. She navigated me to the other side of the store. That's where all the magic was. Figurines, comics and Funko Pops. I weaved through 4 different collections of Transformers Comics and found a couple gems. I'm so excited that all 6 of the comics I got had Decepticons on the covers of them. 5 were Soundwave, my husband's favorite character. They were perfectly packaged with a hard backing to help maintain the integrity of the comic. I checked out with the sweetest employees. They were all so kind and helpful! I did end up not purchasing Tarn since my husband already had it. No pressure about not getting it and the associates were kind and put it away for me. This toy store exceeded my expectations. The employees are so kind. It literally has everything you can think of under one roof. A collectors dream come true. I'm so happy we ran into this toy store! I am excited that I found some treasures for my husband. If only all toy stores could be like this one. I'm sad that my husband couldn't experience this store with me. But if we ever come back to Salem, we will be heading to this store first.

JAM PACKED. That's what left the biggest impression on me. It's pretty large in size and just…read morejammed with things left and right. And then it was October in Salem so people everywhere! It was hard maneuvering around with a backpack on and my litle Grim Reaper's scythe. A lot was going on here. My son was obsessed with getting his first comic. Since he is 5, we found a $1 section that suited him just right and we walked out with a Batman comic book for him. Lots to choose from but some items carried a lot of dust!

Amazing customer service ! Having moved away from Cape Ann 50 (!) years ago, I've always carried…read moreone of their "Man at the Wheel" keychain ornaments for decades, and a couple years ago it disappeared from my key chain. Walked into the store this summer, and overnight they made me two more, no problem. So much extra effort for such a small-ticket item; thank you !!

Very impressive selection of pewter wares including wine stoppers, trivets, spoon rests, etc. as…read morewell as jewelry. They have a good selection of cape cod bracelets in both sterling silver and sterling and gold. They have a number of door knockers as well as interesting decorative covers for door bells that I had never seen before. The staff person was a little subdued but friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed the large selection of items with a pineapple theme.

Such a cute shop with tons of things made by local artists. The owner was also so sweet! Definitely…read morerecommend!