Great little shop, very knowledgeable owners…read more However, quality of some products is not great. Bought a ring that was supposedly sterling silver but turned my finger green the next day. :( Happened with my other friends who bought rings as well, and a bracelet. These were some of their less expensive merchandise so not indicative of everything they have. But just a warning.

Visiting Bar Harbor wanted to get our daughter a nice gift. Found that Tourmaline is found in Maine…read moreand thought a tourmaline necklace would be nice. We searched every jewelry store in the area and could not find anything. We finally came across Jack's and I am so happy we did. The selection is amazing and everything is so beautiful. They had plenty of choices in our price range. The owners are so nice and helpful. You know that it is important to them that you leave happy and with what you want and a price you feel good about.

Went on a Caribbean cruise and shopped here at Bliss jewelers in St. Thomas. Very nice people to…read moredeal with. Prices were good and the quality of the jewelry is great as well. We would certainly do business with Bliss again!

The proprietor here is a very caring man who really wants you to go away happy. He cared a lot…read moreabout helping make sure my proposal would go right. Give Bliss a try!

Loved everything in this store! Not only did this store have something for everyone, it was also…read moreopen past 9pm on a weeknight. That is dedication! The store owner/salesperson was very sweet and patient with the several people who wandered in after having dinner nearby on a spring evening. From nautical clothing to nice affordable beach themed jewelry, and picture frames to souvenir glasses with lighthouses and anchors on them, they really had a lot to offer the average tourist. I don't know the next time I'll be in this area but if I find myself here I will make the effort to get to this wonderful shop by the water!

I know that five stars for this Bar Harbor tourist shop may sound a little excessive, but hear me…read moreout. 1. This shop is a bit smaller than some of the other "tourist trap" shops along the strip, but they have a decent selection of high quality items at competitive prices. 2. This shop is dog friendly and also has the cutest dog who is the shops unofficial mascot. He I older and blind but still incredibly adorable. 3. The staff here is exceptional. They are incredibly receptive to customers but not overbearing and intrusive. The staff here was actually the nicest staff we interacted with while in Bar Harbor. 4. They not only have your generic run of the mill tourist attire, but have a huge selection of hand crafted items from local vendors. The jewelry here was gorgeous and I almost died laughing at a lobster calendar which was made by a local lobster fisherman. Overall, this store deserves the five stars because they treat their customers right and have a great selection of items. A few smiles, small talk and a welcoming vibe goes a long way for me!

Such a lovely store staffed with kind, knowledgeable people who are always happy to help! A…read morebeautiful selection of tourmaline where you get what you pay for. My fiancé and I got engaged and she needed a quick resize so they gave us a sizer and pouch free of charge just to surprise and delight! Highly recommend!!

The salesperson was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The prices were reasonable and selection…read moregorgeous. I saw some unique settings, too. Highly recommend!

I would never have found this shop if it wasn't for the reviews here. It's located off the main…read moredrag so you might miss it if you aren't looking. This is run by a couple, who according to the owner Patrick (who was manning the store when we were there) they aren't artists themselves, but they seek out artists from all over. There is a wide selection of art from sun catchers made of wrapped colored stones, and paintings on wood to vegan leather purses and wood turned pens. We stopped here and purchased a painting my partner wanted and then returned to pick up my purse before returning to the shuttle bus. I just couldn't leave without buying it. I'm sure if we had more time, we would have spent more. Bar Harbor has lots of tourist stuff. If you are looking for that special item to take home, check this place out.

Bottom Line: A lovely building with whimsical and interesting merchandise and friendly staff…read more The Little Mad Shop relocated to Rodick Street in a striking, Victorian-ish building, about a year ago in 2022, I think. The store features unique decor, jewelry, accessories and home items. I spent the most time looking at colorful local artwork, sniffing a variety of perfumes and eyeing up some lovely leather goods. While I didn't buy anything I certainly appreciated the friendly staff and the variety of whimsical an quality items for sale.

Went looking for a specific item. They did not have what I was hoping for but did have some…read morealternate options that were ok. Fair prices, but ultimately wasn't the right fit, and the store didn't have enough detail for me to fully know the provenance.

We went to quite a few shops that sold rocks and jewelry and Willis is clearly the best. They have…read moresuch an extensive collection of specimens at all levels of affordability. We spoke to one of the shop owners, Cheryl, every time we visited and she was such a delight to chat with. They have a wide selection of local Maine rock (i.e. tourmaline and aquamarine) and I love that they put the specimen location source on their labels. We will definitely visit again whenever we're back in the area.

I came here today with the intention of buying one of their bigger taxidermy pieces and decided to…read moreleave after the employees at the front were super rude to me and my boyfriend. We asked a very valid question about one of the pieces and they both rolled their eyes at us and talked to us like we were stupid. My nephew had been in the store after we had left and witnessed a different couple buying something and those same employees were super rude and after they left my nephew heard them say "stupid tourists". I came here last year and had a great experience but who ever they decided to hire needs an attitude adjustment.

My 11 year old daughter & I spent over an hour in this amazing shop. We could have easily spent a…read morefull day. We had top notch service & info as one of the employees unlocked cases to show us the goodies inside and answer all our questions. Don't miss the upstairs loft!

I don't like boring souvenirs. You know which ones...the thimbles, bottle openers, shot glasses,…read moreflip-flop key chains. Those. While I might buy a T-shirt here or there that I can style, there are gift shops far more stylish than those themed souvenir stores. In comes Spruce & Gussy about two doors down from our hotel on Mt. Desert Rd. Since many of Bar Harbor's businesses are closed for the off-season, I made sure I didn't leave town without buying anything for my Mom, sisters and Aunt-in-Law. Luckily, owner Michelle and I played email tag to confirm my visit for a Monday morning appointment. Spruce & Gussy has different nooks with Kitchen and Beauty items, Books, a Children's corner, some Women's shawls and gorgeous silver jewelry- all locally made. Search more carefully and you'll find high-end pieces and modest ones also. Her gifts have a distinctive Bar Harbor flair without 'Bar Harbor' being all up in your face if you know what I mean. There's no shortage of choices here. Basically everything she has, I wanted for me too.

What a cute shop with such an adorable collection of children's gifts! Also an assortment of gifts…read morefor pretty much anyone and everyone of all ages. I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out if you are in the area.

We had the fortune of stumbling into this shop last summer and have been back many times since…read more The owner is very welcoming and creates very unique jewelry that make great gifts for women of all ages. I've bought pieces for (most importantly) my wife, employees, friends, nieces, etc. and everyone has loved them. We have also bought gifts for our boys and a piece of art, excellent.

Adorable shop with a unique collection of things, from handmade jewelry, original paintings, art…read moresupplies, charming clothing, and things for children. Eclectic books,and gift items.

Sometimes when you visit a coastal Maine town and shop around - the stores all blend together -…read morewith shelves filled with maple syrup, balsam stuffed sachets, blueberry dishes - you get the point. Well - this store sets itself apart in two ways. First - the items you find here - they are unique. Like a cribbage board that keeps track of wins/losses AND highest scoring hands! Or beer cozies made of wood with carved silhouettes of familiar Maine scenes! Or a piece of driftwood that has been altered to be an iPhone charging stand! The second way - and this is the part I kind of want to keep secret - but here I go - sharing!! There is a tiny 8 seat bar in the back corner of this store!! And - ALL of the spirits (wine, beer and liquor) are all Maine made!! There's even a menu section focusing on just cocktails with Allen's Coffee Brandy! Top that off with the fact the store/bar are owned by a wife/husband team! And that the bartender (husband) is verified engaging and if you have enough customers at the bar - he'll play the funnest musical guessing game!!

Bottom Line: A nice variety of locally made goodies…read more I'm not one to buy touristy stuff but I do love a good store stocked with locally made items and The Maine Store is just the place when visiting Bar Harbor. My husband and I actually delayed our departure from Bar Harbor a bit so I could pop in The Maine Store when they opened at 10am. The store smells super good like fresh pine and it has a wide variety of gifts, trinkets, ornaments, jewelry and such. I wish I could have wandered longer but I found a nice ornament and regrettably had to be on my way.