They can pack so many wonderful Maine gifts in this store. Every time I come home I have to stop in…read morethis store. Kitchen towels, Christmas tree ornaments, shirts, socks, kids toy/games, greeting cards. You're sure to find something here to bring home for yourself or a gift for someone else. Great store. Super friendly and helpful employees. This place makes me happy

The Mangy Moose and I go way back - during my childhood trips to Maine we would frequently stop in…read moreFreeport for the day and visit this store during our shopping adventures. Since we were coming back down south from Wiscasset, we thought it would be a good idea to stop in Freeport and check out some of the shops. Mangy Moose was near the top of our list, so off we went. In essence, Mangy Moose is a gift shop that sells lots of souvenirs and other tchotchkes. You may be thinking that it's like every other souvenir shop in a touristy part of Maine - and I may agree with you to an extent. However, I like the fact that Mangy Moose is large and its selection is beyond what you would find elsewhere; I would argue that you would need to go to several stores to find what MM has under one roof. Clothing, jewelry, signs, books, housewares, holiday stuff, toys - it's all here. Also, the store is arranged nicely with lots of space to roam. Overall, if you're in Freeport I would definitely recommend stopping at Mangy Moose - it's a nice break from the typical outlets you find in the area and you may just leave with a little something.

If you are a local or visiting and you only make time for one souvenir/gift shop make it this one…read more Everything they have are made by locals which is great place to support local makers/artists. They have a ton of variety including smaller less expensive items to larger paintings that may cost more. Staff have always been extremely friendly and will greet you with a smile and answer any questions you have. It will always be the store that helped me find one of my favorite local artists Flyn who have since opened their own retail space. Truly the perfect spot to grab yourself or family that item that will remind you of your time in Maine. You will find at least one item you want to purchase if not more. Also you can proudly say that you helped support a local artist/maker. 100% worth your time visiting! As a local I make a point to revisit this place frequently.

Cute little shop! We were walking around the neighborhood after dinner and saw this place still…read moreopen. Walked in and the staff is super friendly! They had lots of cute items, like stickers that were designed and made by locals and employees. They had these cute pins that they offered to my kids to get out of the machines - which they had given us the quarters for. Definitely a great place to check out and visit!

Cute new co-op with promising offerings. Maine artists. I hope more Maine crafters join this…read moremercantile.

Excellent little shop and great for finding postcards reasonable prices. Loved the ambience of it.read more

The first gift shop we visited didn't have postcards, so they recommended Cool As A Moose. I'm so…read moreglad I went! They had an amazing variety of gifts from Maine/Portland, and everything was fairly priced. I ended up buying 11 postcards for just $10.50 -- a steal compared to what I've seen at other gift shops when traveling around. The postcards were also beautiful and very high quality. I can't wait to come here again.

Love this shop right on the pier. Clothes are of the better quality that I've found in OOB. They…read morealso have up to 3xl which I've found some stores don't, so it's great. Awesome souvenirs and love me a humorous t-shirt!

This is a great little Maine gift shop. I feel like this day was pre peak season though, as…read moreportions of the shelves were looking a little bare compared to the last time I was here. There was a lot of stuff clearanced out too. I hope it's just a pre peak season clean out and not leading to a closing of the store...because this is such a gem downtown. They sell Birkenstock and Patagonia now, as well as the Life Is Good brand.

It's Maine owned and operated!! Supporting a business that…read moreis Maine owned and operated is so important to me and those businesses. It's easy to support, when they partner with some of the coolest vendors, both locally and nationwide. While I don't frequently shop at this store, I like to take friends and family there when they are visiting to pick up Maine souvenirs and other fun things. They also sell brands like Patagonia, which is a great brand. Maine souvenirs range from mugs, glasses, t-shirts and really nice quality sweatshirts. I like the more subtle designs and subdued colors. I like this location - as it's conveniently located in the downtown area, where there usually is street or municipal parking available. The store was nicely organized and tidy. The staff was kind with a warm welcome and a sincere thank you as I was cashing out. They do a great job wrapping souvenirs as well, in the event you are traveling or shipping them. I recommend this store.

Best" Lobsta" ever! Wonderful family - Gary spent 25 minutes on the docks at 19degrees with us in…read moreJanuary- explaining the Lobster Business. Thanks to the Hawkes family. Kevin Karnan

Perfect Maine lobster experience. Don't miss it if you're in the area. Lobster was perfect.read more

Is there such a thing as having too much gear? Perhaps, only if you're carrying it all at the same…read moretime for a limited trip. Is there such a thing as too much firepower? Perhaps, only if you're seeking the smallest game on a very short trip. Is there really such a thing ever as having TOO much? Perhaps, there is no such a thing if you're a "responsible" prepper or an avid enthusiast seeking to advance yourself to handle just about ANY situation thrown your way - including the apocalypse. I definitely do not believe there is such a thing as having too much. And I can bet on it that most of the people here today at Kittery Trading Post feel the same way. Yes, the prices are mostly MSRP and sometimes higher. Yes, you can most likely (99% of the time) get a better deal elsewhere (especially online). But where can you actually have the opportunity to TOUCH everything or be likely seduced to WANT more because you weren't aware that such an item even existed? Here, at KTP, that is exactly what happens. You think you have a particular item in mind? How about being thrown more options that most other stores even dream of carrying? Thought you liked something online? How about holding that item in person and deciding if it is the right fit for just a fraction more of the price (and avoid the need to make returns for the most part?) How about being swayed into another product because you "apparently" didn't research it enough to realize there are even BETTER options that fit your exact needs (or because it's more expensive and you can justify it in person, lol)? Kittery Trading Post is definitely one of my ultimate retail spots as an outdoor enthusiast and an avid prepper (for whatever possible events will ever unfold in my fantasies). And every time I'm here, I always leave with at least one new toy for the personal arsenal. Definitely love this place even if it's not exactly the best bang for the buck.

This is like REI on steroids…read more Tons and tons of outdoor gear. An outdoor enthusiast's mecca or dream. Free parking lot and they have a tent set up outside with their sale items. They usually have events every weekend as well to drive visitors to their store so it's pretty busy all thr time. If you're one of those people that likes to explore recreational clothing, shoes, and equipment in person, this is the place to go.

Cute shop to get some Maine souvenirs…read more Friendly cashier who offered sample if the fudge. My adult son loved the fudge, had to stop back to get more before heading home.

I like this store . Been going for years . Kind of always the same items. I would love to see them…read morecarry more Maine goods. Wish more fudge was available online. Since fudge can sit in the case for long periods of time it can get dried out and exposed to people , it would be nice to have a closed case and a section for the fudge with nuts incase one has a nut allergy. During tourist season they should hire a food truck on the weekends and put out a few picnic tables ,