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!

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.

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.

I went to the Blue Lobster to checkout their souvenirs before heading back to Boston. They have so…read moremuch good stuff in there! Staff was friendly and attentive! The Blue Lobster has mugs, hats, magnets, merch and much more! I almost spent my entire check in there! Their store is spacious too so it's quite easy to move around and shop freely. I spent a good amount of time browsing. I purchased 2 long sleeve tops and a few magnets. This place is conveniently located right in downtown Portland with affordable pricing. Highly recommend!

This was the best gift shop in Old Port IMO. This store is big packed with all sorts of souvenirs…read moreand gifting items. Their magnet collection was gigantic, never seen any store to have such huge variety of magnet items. They also had caps, cups, apparels, stickers, local candies, maple syrup and a lot of other products. I spent a whole of time picking the two magnets I wanted. I also bought a decorative steel sign and few stickers. I compared their prices to other nearby stores, and it was on par or cheaper. The lady at register was very friendly, helped us with quick checkout and nicely packed all our items. It's a must visit store when you are in Old Port.

The store is very cute and it's full of lots of different unique gifts. the one thing I got at the…read morestore was leggings and I thought they were great price for what they are which was 11. 95. I think it's very cute in the staff was pretty nice but they definitely need to make sure they have more stock for their customers

From the owner: We specialized in locally made, on trend gifts, clothing, signs, jewelry, purses, home décor,…read morecandles, men's gifts, gourmet foods & so much more! A must stop when you're in Freeport!

This is a very popular gift shop at the heart of Old Port. They really embrace the shipwreck and…read morepirate theme, as multiple parts of the store are designed for this theme. There's a pirate statue outside the store, a popular photo spot for visitors. They have a lot of souvenir and gift items related to this theme. The aisles are really slim, so prepare to run into other people a lot. The store has plenty of unique items including apparel, decor pieces, magnets, books, cookware and lots more. Prices are comparable to other gift shops nearby. They have multiple registers to keep the checkout line moving. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Fun store in Portland. We enjoyed looking around and bought a few knick knacks to bring home. We…read morewould recommend & come by again

Always a must visit in the summer, when we have family visiting. They have the absolute best gift…read moreand souvenir selection. Great shirts and sweaters! Tons of Maine themed beach stuff. And the absolute BEST fudge. I also purchase a lupine seedling every spring from a local greenhouse that sells at Lands End.

Lands End is located on the very tip of Bailey Island, with spectacular surrounding views…read more including the 1871 Halfway Rock lighthouse in the distance. The 2 floor gift shop (top floor mostly Christmas items) is a must stop for all things Maine. The staff was jovial and friendly and most helpful. Plenty of parking available Loved it!

Proprietor David Johnston recently replaced the rush seats in our four ladderback chairs and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. David is truly a craftsman. And the job was finished in a timely fashion, just as promised. We had considered replacing the chairs, but for less than half that expense we were able to keep the chairs we've enjoyed for almost fifty years. We highly recommend doing business with The Craft Shop in Windham, ME.

What a fun little discovery on my way into town. I have passed this place a zillion times and had…read moresaid I would stop eventually. Well, stop I did, to see if they had a gift for a friend's birthday. First, I love any store that smells like balsam as you walk through the door. The scent makes me feel like a kid again. I'm not from Maine (have been here long enough to feel at home), but as a kid we used to drive here from Ohio and spend a few weeks going up and down the coast. The smell of balsam reminds me of these trips. Second, I was shocked by the variety they had. Maple syrup, Maine souvenirs, crafting supplies, wooden figurines, and antiques. The have a sign stating that they "glue chairs". I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, it is... They also sell wreaths and Christmas trees during the appropriate season. And finally, the owners were as nice as could be. They had out hot chocolate for the kids, and they wrapped my little gift up neatly. This little shop is well worth the drive into town because of how darn cute it is!

Blanche and Mimi offers an array of gorgeous home goods and gifts. However, the prices are waaayyyy…read moretoo high for what it is. I understand the allure, and I myself love to browse here. But I can't justify their prices! If you're willing to splurge, check it out, but otherwise it's just fun to look at.

Ridiculously fast shipping and great price! I ordered a Moore & Giles wash kit for $215 which is…read more$20 cheaper than ordering from the Moore & Giles site. I even had a 10% off first orde from Blanche and Mimi, whereas Moore & Giles would've charged me and additional $15 for shipping. Blanche and Mimi is a great business!

My friend and I enjoyed a delicious Sunday dinner on the deck. Steamers were fresh and well…read moreportioned. I also enjoyed a side salad with homemade dressing. For dessert, we split a blueberry rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream. Service was pleasant. I'd return again.

The quiche was described as "ok" and it did come with fruit & home fries. The home fries were a…read moreuniversal disappointment; overdone and cold. I had the Benedict - and it was okay - I don't think I'll get it again- ham was tasty but too thick, and trying to cut with a plastic knife was more exercise than I needed. The "classic Sammie" had a twist, there was a hash brown pattie in the sandwich. I will try again, but with different choices. The decor is homey, and comfortable. Our server was great, kitchen was a bit slow. I should note that these are new owners - so definitely will try later in the summer!