My boyfriend and I love to go to Portsmouth from Boston every year to shop for unusual Christmas…read moregifts that you might not find everywhere else. Unfortunately, we both works nights and therefore aren't very good at getting there early and most of the stores close at six. We don't always get to look at all of the shops outside the main area before our shopping comes to an abrupt end. This Sunday, long after most shops closed, we came upon a warm and inviting Pickwick's. The sign on the door said they closed at 6 and it was at least 7, so I stood an gazed longingly into the shop door wishing I had seen the shop earlier - it looks like Christmas magic inside. The next thing I knew, the friendly and festively dressed shop ladies were inviting us in, saying they still had lots of work to do before they could leave, so we were welcome to have a browse! They even offered to gift wrap some little things we picked out and one of the ladies helped me to hide a gift I was buying for my boyfriend while he wasn't looking! Great little shop with so many fun things, but I was really inspired to write this because I was really impressed at the level of customer service and the "going beyond the call of duty". Very special thing in a world where most people don't care to go the extra mile anymore. The whole experience sent us home with some real Christmas spirit! Give those ladies a raise! :)

Loved this shop! They have a bit of everything that's fun and interesting. The staff (dressed in…read moreperiod costumes) helpful are super friendly.

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.

Great selection! You can find pretty much anything you can think of! Love what they stand for and…read morethe prices are reasonable! Will be going back!

Folk BOUTIQUE Modest…read moreselection of nice casual clothes and some correspondence supplies. The staff was very polite and professionals. Everything was pricey... like $6 for a dozen paperclips and $100 for a blouse or pair of slacks.

i love folk! i love supporting small businesses! folk has a great selection! Everything is well…read moremade and specially chosen by Amelia, she owns Folk and has spectacular taste. if you come from out of town you can get souvenirs! if you've never been to folk you should go! i have been to folk 100 times! by Scarlett Downs

This is one of the stores I always have to stop at when roaming around downtown Portsmouth. They…read morehave a cute selection of gifts or things for yourself. I always get my soy candles there because they have some unique scents. It is a tiny shop with a nice, upscale boutique feel. Lots of beach, cottage feel items. Check it out, you'll love it

We found the perfect house gift here for friends we were visiting. The woman in the store the…read moreweekend we were shopping was nice enough to let us return the next day to pick it up so we didn't have to carry it around while we were exploring the town. Interesting items and friendly service. A place to return to.

Love this shop so much. Such a well curated mix of new and vintage things - everything from…read morefurniture to plates, to purses to candles and fragrances. So many of the items I've scooped have remained favorite additions to my home! So unique! Not to mention, the shop is so cute - doesn't feel consignment/cluttery.

A must stop shop in downtown Portsmouth! A fresh take on home goods--new and vintage! So…read moreinviting--so much to look at--unique items for yourself or gifts--multiple price points. Great vibes and perfect addition to the buzzing area!

Great off the Main Street store!! Worth the stop. Especially if you're a bird lover. There is a lot…read moreof thought, putting in this business at this location.

We love this shop! Beautiful location, highly recommend the Nectar Cafe on the property as well…read more The Bell Farm Shop has so many unique home and gift items, a lot of things we'd never seen before. Especially great for bird lovers, but they have a variety of items. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back to visit again!

- 10 stars - this place is great…read more- This place is hilarious - perfect gift and bag ideas - perfect items for self gifting you'll wanna buy everything in the store - You fail if this store is not part of your Portsmouth itinerary

The Portsmouth downtown/waterfront is a wonderful neighborhood full of cute shops to explore. Of…read moreall the shops we visited, Off Piste was of our favorites. The merchandise is humorous and a great place to browse, laugh, and find gifts (for yourself or loved ones).

Great selection of high-quality clothing at rather steep but fair prices. I'm especially into their…read moreCanadian sweatshirt line (on the right hand side as you enter) because they are high-quality and comfortable sweatshirts that are simple but stylish.

Inside out is a unique boutique store in downtown Portsmouth. My brother and his fiance had a baby…read more5 months ago and I finally got to meet him in Florida. Of course I had to buy a million adorable outfits for him. Inside Out carries a huge stock of the most precious onsies, lounge pants, shirts, and other clothes for babies and toddler. They had beach and outdoorsy themes that were perfect for what I was looking for. They also carry women's and men's clothes, jewelry, knick knacks, candles and other gifts. It's a great one stop shop for gift buying with super friendly staff. They offered to take my items to the register while I finished shopping. One of my favorite boutiques in town.

I knew I wanted a "fall-colored" bouquet for my October wedding, but that was about it. I'm not…read moremuch of a flower person, so I gave Carley (the owner) the creative freedom to do whatever she thought would look good, and she absolutely crushed it. She incorporated beautiful free spirit roses with greenery and sunflowers to make the fall bouquet of my dreams. It was what she calls a "one-sided" bouquet which not only made for a much easier to hold bouquet, but it also decreased the cost. I asked her if she could do a "pocket" boutonnière for my husband after seeing them on TikTok. She said she had never made one but she'd give it a try. It was absolutely perfect. No pesky pins, it just slid right into his suit pocket. When I went to pick it up she had given me a spare regular boutonnière in case the pocket boutonnière didn't work out- so my dad ended up wearing the spare because he was walking me down the aisle. I also ordered a mini boutonnière for my nephew (our ring bearer) and it was the most adorable little thing. If you're looking for a fantastic florist with a creative mind, look no further than Hillside Flowers!

Carley created the most beautiful pieces for our wedding. She took the time to meet in person to…read moreensure a vision, create a mood board, then bring our ideas to life all while being mindful of our budget!