We always stop in this gallery on our trips to KPT and you should as well. On this visit we…read moreenjoyed not only the beautiful paintings, but got to meet owner/artist Harry Thompson who proved to be quite congenial.

Collect artwork-paintings, fabric art and photographs- from talented local artists from New…read moreHampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. New shows going up as I write: "A Beautiful View" paintings fresh from the easel of Plein air and studio painters, the 41st Annual Jack Parfitt Open Juried Photography show. Plus, small works and bin items ready to take home both framed and unframed! I was just gallery sitting and couldn't resist taking home two such works! Three Birds by Barbara Albert and Turkeys and Farms by Marlene Sawaf.

An art gallery that's bigger than you think. Some interesting stuff and some that did nothing for…read moreme. Since I'm esthetically challenged, this may actually be the highest praise I can give the place. Seriously, add this gallery to your list as you're walking around town.

This is a great museum! So much history in Kittery--from the naval history to the grand hotels that…read morewere once in Kittery, there's so much to learn about. The museum is broken up into different sections. They do give you a map but it's a little confusing to follow along, so I suggest just walking through and just reading what's there. Some markings around the museum to correspond with the map would be helpful. There are about 5 rooms so it doesn't take too long to walk through, depends on what kind of museum goer you are. They are currently only open Wednesday and Saturday from 10-2pm. There is an admission fee ($7 adults, $3 children, $15 family) but they offer discounts for AAA members, seniors, military and Kittery residents!

A wonderful little museum in Kittery. The volunteers are so kind and informative. Everything from…read moretown hero's, civil war, World War II, Native American and local maritime history. There are so many nice displays and artifacts. They even have a telescope from the mid 1700's I really enjoyed my visit. Especially the first order Fresnel lens! If you're ever in kittery you should definitely stop by and check it out! It's worth it!

Shoebox is literally my favorite shoe store in the entire country. The owner, John and his wife,…read moredaughter and family are all great, along with all of their other salespeople. It is the best service you will ever find. They will keep bringing shoes in your size that you might like and you may be surprised with which ones you fall in love with. I love that they are curated from around the world, including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Australia. Very unique. All very high-quality and well-made, and most extremely comfortable, which is one of the main things I look for in a shoe these days. They also have some beautiful leather purses. My husband has several pairs of shoes from here too. Absolutely recommend, and intend to stop in on every visit to Kennebunkport! As an added bonus, they also do free shipping and/or tax, which is super convenient. This time we came with four of us, including our friends, Doug and Aviva, who are locals, and bought 10 pairs. They were even all on special, which is a rare occurrence. Again, had them shipped, which was great. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

This is the most wonderful shoe store ever and I am happy to support a local business in Maine…read more The owner John seemed to know exactly what I'd like and I wound up buying 5 pairs of shoes with some on sale. The boots I got are gorgeous and comes in so many colors. Some of my favorite brands live there like Gabor and Ara and there were others I never heard of like brands from Spain. I finally found a birkenstock that fit me that I have wanted for a long time. The woman who was also helping me was so sweet and patient. My friend bought a few pairs too. I wore the Gabor loafers today and they were comfy right out of the box. I will drive to Kennenunkport from Boston if I need anymore shoes. If i don't buy another pair of shoes I wouldn't need to. However with stores like John's how can you say no?

A nice little museum but it really isn't John Paul Jones' house. The house depicts the history of…read morePortsmouth but JPJ simply stayed at the home but it was not his. The historical value is in the rehab and Portsmouth artifacts contained in the house. The exhibition on the Portsmouth Peace Treaty is really good, they should actually highlight that more than the JPJ side of it. The Museum shop is very small and not much to look at. Overall it is ok but I would rather spend my time on another stop.

If you're a history buff you will no doubt like this place. It's full of period pieces, great…read morestoryboards, historical charm and provides a great sense of what living here during the late 18th century would have been like. After having toured John Paul Jones' tomb at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and getting a great history lesson there from our tour guide, we were anxious to stop at this house during our recent visit to Portsmouth. Conveniently, it was right around the corner from our hotel! The house is run by the Portsmouth Historical Society who have done a great job re-establishing the home to its current state after what we learned were years of neglect. With volunteer help and amazing contributions of historical furniture and other items from committed supporters, the home really does bring you into the age of John Paul Jones. I didn't mind the $5 senior citizen admission charge knowing that it was going to support the upkeep and maintenance of such a historic place. The representative from the Historical Society provided an excellent narrative of the significance of the home and all that is contained therein. Very informative. Then we were free to wonder at our leisure. What was a surprise, however, was that this was really NOT John Paul Jones' house. Yes, he rented a room here on two occasions during the construction of war ships. I was under the mistaken impression that he owned this house. Turns out that he was just a boarder here. Nonetheless, you'll get a good overview of his life and the significance of the man known as the Father of the U.S. Navy.

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.

Best gallery in the area. Fine art that is thoughtful and unique. A must see!read more

If you're into crystals like my daughters are, this is crystal heaven. They have an extensive…read morecollection here. We walked in for the sweatshirts hanging in the window. I thought it would be a short stop, but as soon as I saw all of the crystals and jewelry I knew it'd be much longer. I wasn't wrong. I could barely get them out of the store. Tons of nicely polished seashells too. The back room is full of them. By the time they picked out all of their crystals, jewelry, and sweatshirts, it was $300. Not a cheap store by any means, but a worthwhile stop for us. The woman behind the counter was friendly and engaging. Great service

The store sells very poor quality items and does not stand behind what they sell. Do not bother…read moreshopping here. Rude sales people. You are wasting your time and money. They don't care that they are basically robbing you. Many other shops in the area that are more deserving of your business.