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!

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS SCAMMER BUSINESS the owner has closed…read moreher store once, but twice because of financial ruin. She takes vendors money, sells their things, and doesn't pay them what they are owed. She removes comments from social media that don't make her look like a good person. She currently owes thousands of dollars to hundreds of people. She laid off staff with a text. She refuses to let vendors retrieve product and constantly makes excuses as to why they cannot come get their items. She back talks people in emails and expects no one to react. She constantly lies to people and plays the run around game. Her events are hogwash and there is never any clear direction. She cancels events and doesn't refund people their money. She has claimed she is filling for bankruptcy not once but twice now. Encourages people to fill out payout forms so that when she does file for bankruptcy they cannot get their money until the settlement is done. Her name is Mary Plummer. Do not support any of her business' because she has multiple .... She changes the names of groups and stores when things go south and reopens soon after 'closing'. She makes all of this public on her Facebook unless you leave a comment that isn't in her best interest to have every one see and then she blocks you.

Scam artist. Steals from vendors. Owes thousands of dollars. Tried to steal $55 from me in 2023…read moreafter offering me a check. I had to file with PayPal to get my money back.

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!

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 variety of vintage goods, I find a treasure at each visit. Jewelry, records ceramics, linens and…read morewall art abound. Some prices seem high.

Lovely selection of vintage goods, vinyl, and a little section of cozy handmade baby clothes and…read moregoods. The wonderful owner invited my kid to pet her sweet little dog, chatted us up, recommended some good local things to do, and just generally made us feel like welcomed friends rather than out-of-towners dropping in for the holidays. 10/10 can't wait to go back here and shop some more for nieces and nephews and some vintage for myself the next time we are in the Portland area.

I am sorry I have no pics to show, my phone was dead and I didn't think to use my friends…read more This is one of those places that no matter how many times you go, you'll always find something new and interesting. There are silk flowers and gifts and bobbles galore from tacky to elegant. It is a bit claustrophobic but it's set up so you go in one way and out the other. My friend and I just took our time and tried to take it all in, impossible . Ohh yes there is also penny candy and fudge ,though I only gave that a glance, honest. We didn't even get to the antique barn next door which was a shame because it looked really interesting also. As for the customer service, the woman that was there with us was lovely. I think she was the owner and she was engaging and very helpful. I definitely will be going back and I will be taking pictures.

If you like to be sworn at by the help definitely go by otherwise go to Papas -after being told I…read morecould not have a kiddie size and I agreed to a small, then told I could not have a cone-and I mean scolded on both-I decided I didn't want an ice cream -I then was told "whatever b....ch". I then went to Papas and got a kiddie on a cone and a smile-stay away from this barn filthy with dirt and words

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.

Lobsters underwear…read moreand crummy T-shirts They are lots of trinket and souvenir stores in Portland, some good and others really bad and hopelessly tacky. Harbor View is one of the good ones. Zillions of crummy T-shirts, sweats and hats with cute or humorous sayings on them as well as the usual refrigerator magnets, shot glass, key chains, mugs, toys, and games. Of course the usual Maine lobster theme is going strong in here. The prices are decent and the selection of stuff really impressive. If you want a souvenir for yourself or as a gift you will probably find it in here. A cool place to find that whale or lobster underwear you've been looking for.

This is definitely one of the best Portland, Maine, souvenir stores. You want to put a lobster on…read moresomething? They sell it. Surprisingly, the prices were actually pretty decent for things like magnets and keychains, and they have many, many different types of shot glasses -- more than I had seen for any other city (next to New York City!).

If you are looking for a gift shop that truly supports local creators/artists this is your shop to…read morevisit. My wife and I have previously visited another location of Lisa-Marie's and enjoyed seeing the variety of local creations. The variety really was vast enough that everyone who steps in will find something that appeals to them! They do ask to have no photos be taken out of respect of the artists. A spot worth visiting for both tourists and locals alike. A better alternative than some of the more cheap rip off gift shops that feature nothing locally made. Can be that thing you bring home to remember your trip to Maine. While we did not buy anything during our visit in we enjoyed browsing seeing everything.

Such a great store in Portland they had so many things to look at I couldn't decide…read more... We loved the art and spent so much time looking around. We all ended up picking out a few things and some fun items/ art to take back home. The staff was super nice and made small talk and were very accommodating. They took extra care & packed up our items for traveling back home. We would recommend and definitely come back again on our next trip.

This lovely boutique for "healing and mysticism" on Monument Square offers gifts, decor,…read morecuriosities, treasures, jewelry, candles, crystals, charms, books, decks, perfumes... there's so much to look at and to take in! I feel like every time I visit, I find something new. The employees I've encountered seem so calm and welcoming: I haven't felt any pressure to hurry up (and ooooh do I like to linger!), or move on, or even buy anything. I've overheard them being helpful and kind to people with questions. It seems the store is stocked with products from small, local artisans; what's not to love about that?! There are tarot readings available by the 15, 30, and 60 minute slot every Saturday; tarot and palmistry on Fridays and Sundays; and, other events happening each month too (be sure to look at their board by the cash register)!

What a treat! Super fun (yet elevated) tarot store complete with anything a spiritual gal could…read moreneed. They have an amazing selection of tarot cards and related items, all reasonably priced. The staff are always very friendly. I had the pleasure of treating myself to a personalized, lengthy tarot reading with one of their readers that was SO worth it. Can't recommend enough!