I absolutely love this gallery on Peak's Island in Maine…read more The gallery owner is wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable, and the gallery is expertly managed with themed exhibits featuring Maine's finest artists, among others. I own several paintings that I purchased from this gallery, and am thrilled with every one. Amazing work and amazing gallery!

Lovely little gallery that's worth checking out on Peaks Island. There's a new show every month and…read morethe owner is extremely friendly.

Interesting gallery within a thoughtfully curated space. Stands out with an iconic blue door,…read morecheck it out!

Warm welcome from the gallery owner! Beautiful space and exhibit featuring local artists. Learned…read morethe history of the building and surrounding neighborhood.

Abacus is a very nostalgic store for me. I have been going since I was a little girl, far more than…read more20 years. Every time I go, there something new to discover. I've bought many unique trinkets over the years, and I always find something special to bring home. Many items are very high-quality, therefore very expensive. There's also a variety of affordable artwork, trinkets, nice umbrellas... Really something for everyone. Whenever I'm in old Port or Freeport, I always make a point to visit. I hope the store is around another 20 years or more!

Abacus is a wonderful gallery we stumbled upon on our way to the arts district. It had…read morecontemporary art pieces and jewelry. An enjoyable stop. Limited street and lot parking.

Compared to others, I guess I went on a great day and got great customer service…read more We almost passed by this place after visiting the bug lighthouse and I won't lie, the stamp caught my eye and made me come in to visit. We walked in and was immediately greeted by the lady in the gift shop. She asked where we were from and if we would sign their book which we gladly did. I like to send post cards with a stamp home from my travels as a cheap souvenir and this place has some of the cheapest yet beautiful post cards I've come across. Donna did ask for a donation which we gladly provided and she was helpful in making sure that my stamp came out nicely. Donna suggested we walk to the other side where we met Larry and the man is full of knowledge. He gave us history about the area, about the ships being made and even how women played a big part during the war (welding Wendy). We asked questions about places we should go see while we are here and places to eat not surrounded by tourist. If you are in the area, you should take a few minutes and drop in, talk to the locals and learn something from their perspective that you may find handy.

If you're planning a visit to Bug Light Park, you MUST pay a visit to the Cushing's Point Museum…read more Free parking and free entry convenient to getting you in the door, which you won't be disappointed about. It was the building itself that led me to look closer, located in a beautiful two story, restored brick house, only the bottom floor of which is open to the public. The small museum is self guided although they do have volunteer tour guides that will show you around if they're on duty. There's no way to plan a trip around the volunteers, but if you happen to see one, ASK QUESTIONS! It makes the experience 100% better and personally, I learned a great deal more with the guide. Through the museum you will learn that Bug Light Park and Cushing's Point were build up from the sea during World War II to mass produce war ships [the majority of which were worked on by women--FEMALE power!]. They have some fascinating before and after photos of the park [before just the ocean!] as well as unique tid-bits about historical sites around Portland. They've added articles based on questions and patron feedback. Make sure you ask about the Fort that can be seen across when looking to the right of the lighthouse! They also have a small gift shop in the museum, although it's mostly souvenir type items. Stepping into Cushing's Point Museum made my trip to Bug Light Park not only scenically beautiful, but gave it a well-rounded historic view as well. Take 15-20 minutes and check out this museum when you're in the area!

Beautifully curated store with a focus on pottery of course - unique pieces in a range of styles…read moreand glazes - but also a smattering of local painters, photographers and sculptors. This place is a feast for the eyes, and the salesperson, Jenna, was very knowledgeable and helpful. It's clear she loves the products at Edgecomb Potters!

Amazingly beautiful pottery and glazes. Perfect gift for a wedding shower or housewarming gifts.read more

First of all, what a beautiful little shop and incredible trinkets from all over Maine. Jim and…read morehis crew are absolutely amazing. On our trip, we picked out a cute little bumble bee bird house made from a workshop in Thomaston, Maine. They offered to ship it for us (yes, it's extra), but he actually held onto it for a few days because we just got into town and had another 12 days of vacation. It arrived a day or two after we got home. Very accommodating and very friendly people. Thank you once again, We will be back.

So fun to look around in Portland Kitchen gifts - fun…read moredrinking glasses, pottery and lots more....

Home Goods is a store that you may go to with some idea of what you want and are looking for. By…read morethe time you leave you may or may not have grabbed what you intended to. But at the same time you could very easily leave with an absurd variety of things that are surprisingly sold in the same store and if you aren't careful spend a small fortune. I mean there is a reason for awhile there was a trend online where people film videos asking a friend if they had "fill in the blank bizarre item" with friend then showing said bizarre item that did actually exist here. My wife and I enjoy coming here for spotting the absurd things they have for sale but also do find useful buys as well. Some of the stuff I am unsure how it ever sells though, like some of the pictures I have added. Prices can be hit or miss with some good deals but some prices seem overpriced. This is a store where some items even have their price versus what the typical retail price would be. I am skeptical of these due to the fact they could make up numbers to make it seem like a deal. If you are a fan of seasonal based items you will find a lot here with right now being fall versions of everything you can imagine. Honestly a store visiting even if you are just going to browse, you will likely find one oddity you want to buy. Be warned though this place also frequently has extremely long checkout lines especially close to the holidays.

So HomeGoods is just a Christmas Tree Shop, right? I read somewhere on Reddit that people consider…read moreit a "treasure hunt": the inventory is always changing, so people find gems and buy them on the spot because they're unsure if they'll ever see them again. But the stuff here is so generic, I don't know how that can be true. It's full of home furnishings like lights, mirrors, rugs, throw pillows, bedding, and various furniture, kitchen products like cookware and dinnerware, wall art that seems like it's printed from stock photos, loads of cheap seasonal decor, and very random food like chocolates you've never heard of, off-brand hot sauces, and random pickled produce. And there's stuff absolutely everywhere, quite literally overflowing from bins. For me, all I see here is store full of things that will eventually end up in the landfill. As a person who is overstimulated easily, errs on the side of minimalism, and makes purchases intentionally, this is not a shopping experience for me.

Very nice pottery studio which is owner occupied and operated…read more I purchased a toothbrush holder and a very nice plant pot that was in the "seconds" bin but was fine for me. It was reasonably priced and I was glad to find one here as I had been unable to find one at other pottery studios. My plant looks great in the new pot(pic). The owner is very friendly and if I get back up that way i'd stop in again.

This is a small pottery shop in the entryway of the owner's basement. She has a large workroom next…read moredoor. She was very friendly and gave us lots of suggestions for places to go in the area. We didn't see any unique pieces that we just had to have. If you're looking for plates or mugs it's great. Neat to see a local putting her skill to work.