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    The Smiling Cow

    4.5 (17 reviews)
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    Alexandra S.

    No trip to Camden Maine is ever complete without a stop in The Smiling Cow. This gift shop has been here forever. My husband remembers coming here as a child with some money in his pocket meant for a summer vacation treat of one sort or another from this place. The store still delivers something for everyone from young children who can go crazy looking at stuffed animals and toys to adults looking for souvenirs for themselves or folks at home. There are magnets, t-shirts, coasters, cards, my always favorite balsam needle stuffed pillows (and yes I bought another one), candy, tote bags, hats, you name it, you can probably find it here. Prices are fairly reasonable depending on the item. It's definitely worth stopping in for a browse. It's quirky and fun.

    Amanda D.

    Such a fun and eclectic store on the main strip in Camden. Lots of Maine themed souvenirs, cute clothes/tote bags, toys + books for kids but my favorite section is everything that smells good (balsam fir incense, goat milk soaps + lotions, hand + lip balms, etc.). They have a wide variety and it's priced well compared to nearby similar shops. The brick and mortar is seasonal but you can order from the catalog year round!

    Corey M.

    This is my favorite store in Camden. Perfect for Maine paraphernalia, gifts and stickers! Great friendly staff!

    Complimentary coffee and tea out on the deck!

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    Great little gift shop in Camden, that offers something for every age and tourist! Great little find!

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    Great little tourist shop. So many times and a wide variety. They shop ladies were super sweet too.

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    Great local gift shop. The ladies who work here are really pleasant. It sells all things MAINE! You will love it here. Very nice!

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    Acadia Shop

    Acadia Shop

    4.0
    (21 reviews)
    44.3 mi
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    This shop is HUGE. It's two stories and loaded with tons of things. There are all sorts of…read moretrinkets, kitchen and food items, clothing, keychains, magnets, art, etc. It took me a good 45 minutes to roam around and look at everything and I probably still didn't see it all. I found a few items for myself, my mom, and my daughter inside and the staff were very friendly. We stopped in here a few times and I saw a few different people working behind the counter and all greeted us immediately and were friendly. Make sure to stop in here while in town - it's got more than most of the other shops when you take it all in.

    Bottom Line: One of the better shops in downtown Bar Harbor featuring better souvenirs, some local…read moreproducts and LL Bean clothing. The Acadia Corporation owns and runs eight different individual stores in the Bar Harbor area that collectively are referred to as "Acadia Shops." This specific review is for the two story "Acadia Shop" located at 85 Main Street. Because the Acadia Corporation is running many stores in Bar Harbor stuff really starts to look the same from store to store but the Acadia Shop stood out to me because upstairs they had some local art and quality LL Bean gear. I enjoyed looking at the prints and notecards from local artists. Also, on a cold and rainy day it was nice to peruse lots of warm and cozy jackets and zip-ups from LL Bean. Downstairs was more souvenir-y like t-shirts, magnets, signs, candy, etc.

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    Hatch on Maine

    Hatch on Maine

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    When in Brunswick, this is a MUST. For every birthday, Easter, valentines, etc. this is my GO TO…read morefor those thoughtful, unique gifts. It's gone through a change in ownership since my last review. While some of the items have changed, most has remained the same. The inventory has definitely grown and there's not as many "local Maine" items as there was. But it's all high quality, hand picked special things that need to find a home in your house. I just know whomever does the shopping to stock this store, is living their absolute best life when they go out on the hunt to source their products.

    Well if this isn't the most charming store!…read more From their website: "Hatch On Maine is a clothing and gift shop offering an assortment of items selected with quality and individuality in mind. We love sourcing handmade and locally made treasures whenever possible. If you're looking for a new outfit, a present for a new baby and young ones alike, or a thoughtful gift for that hard to shop for person we are ready to greet you with a smile!" There's Maine-themed stuff, Maine-made stuff, ocean themed stuff, baby stuff, kitschy stuff, women's clothing, books, bags, candles, mugs, jewelry, and so, so much more. From my limited experience, they also really bring the holidays to life here, so if you were to visit around Easter it would be "dressed-up" differently than if you visited around Halloween. It makes you want to come back because... what seasonal gifties might you find?! A tiny chick-still-in-the-shell stuffed animal or an adorable bat print onesie? Depends on when you come. When I first came it was just to browse (I get the sense that if you wanted to visit, and reeeeaaaaally take your time just looking around, that would be totally okay!), but ended up buying 1) a really sturdy metal hair clip (that I was promised wouldn't break like all the plastic ones do) in white pearlescent and gold, and 2) *the cutest* retro, 90's-like, multi-strand necklace in pink cord, gold chain, and little cubes. Hard to describe, but it gives Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet vibes. This warm and inviting place is one you really have to come see for yourself. Say hi to owner Hannah, she's positively lovely!

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