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!

Workers lowkey rude and like rolled their eyes at me when I asked for some help and just pointed at…read moreme I don't know if they had a bad day but oh my

It's called The Paper Store, but they don't sell stationery -- and that was my reason for visiting,…read morebecause I assumed a store called The Paper Store would have a full range of paper products. Seems like a pretty glaring omission. Nice selection of Hallmark greeting cards, at least. And tons of cute things that aren't paper or paper-related.

Really nice staff here, They don't have finger nail clippers…read moreor other grooming kits. Which is strange for a travel store. The prices are marked up some due to being inside the airport so understand that. They are part of the book program though where buy a book and if you have the receipt you can get money back on your next book. So if your a frequent flyer you should look into this option. They do have glasses and such which is helpful if you need something quick. Cute maine odds and ends also which are nice. Agin if you can buy them out of security just because it will be cheaper most times. Sometimes they do have sales on though so check and see what they are offering. You can buy and donate items to service men. I recommend the beef jerky if you do it. All in all if your pinch they will do. Always check in for sales if you have time.

This store has a bit of a personality conflict. The sign at one entrance states that it's called:…read more"Down East Marketplace," the other entrance sign states that it's called "Cool As A Moose." When I asked the clerks what the name of the store is - they told me it's a "Paradies Shop" - which is the company that runs it. In any case, this store carries cold bottled water and sodas, snacks, toiletries, books, magazines, newspapers, and tourist knick-knacks. I picked up some cold bottled water here after passing through the TSA security checkpoint.

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.

Awesome game and card store in South Portland. Fun store in a hannaford strip mall. Tables in the…read moreback for people to play and see and chat. Lots of games. Great employees. Good prices. Clean fun place and atmosphere.

During my vacation to Maine - I had a rain day to find things to do. I found this Super cool games…read morestore! If there were a store like this close to where I live in Virginia - I'd spend to much time and money there! Fantastic selection of games and puzzles! #DiversionsPuzzlesAndGames

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.

A quirky gift shop and home goods store filled with stickers, mugs, plants, patches, stationary,…read morecards, local art, clothing, plants, and more. Friendly staff, a good selection, and a great location in Old Port!

Many other reviews have nailed the overall vibe and feel of this store very well. A vast array of…read moreitems you will find once you step in. Etsy/garage sale, and any other way you'd like to describe is appropriate. Some will make you want to buy it instantly while some others may make you question who in the world would buy it besides as a gag gift. For example, some stickers of not safe for work body parts that are not close to being anatomically correct or doing lewd acts, that will give you some laughs while looking at them. Even if you are just looking to browse and not buy I believe this is a store worth checking out! The worker was friendly enough and tried greeting those who entered. Prices are hard to judge as I think some of the items are unlikely to be found many other spots so the value is up to the buyer. Like I said though worth a stop in even just for a quick Look around!

We get our tree here every year, and every year it's an awesome experience for the whole family!…read moreNot only a perfect tree, but friendly staff, cider, hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast by the fire. We never go anywhere else!

I came here last Friday with my BFF who was in town visiting, and my 3 month old baby in a front…read morecarrier, to pick out a Christmas tree. I'd never been before so we walked into the gift shop and got a helpful rundown on how it all works from a woman working there. After perusing the gift shop and ordering a wreath to be made, we rode in the gator up the hill to pick out a tree. A friendly guy named Sam helped saw the tree down and dragged it back to the gator for us so we could ride back to the front of the farm and check out. After getting our beautiful wreath, checking out and having our tree wrapped in netting, another friendly guy helped carry it to the car for us. It was not until we got to the car that he mentioned he can't tie it to the car for us because it's a liability to the owner (apparently if the tree flies off our car and hits another one, the owner believes he is liable and is very strict about not letting his employees help tie trees to cars). As two women, one with a baby strapped to them, it would have been very helpful for someone to explain this BEFORE we got to the car. We encountered maybe 6 employees, none who explained this important detail. We ended up figuring it out and made it home safely with our tree but that was pretty frustrating. Overall, this is a great place to come get a tree...just be prepared to tie it to your own car!

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.

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