Our shore excursion at Portland, Maine's last stop brought us here. Our tour guide shared photos…read moreincluding Barbara Bush who liked to walk at the beach plus point out the Bush compound. Being 10-18-22 the huge cottages(mansions) of the wealthy were impressive to see but the stunning colored leaves of fall and some decked out with pumpkins and Halloween fanfare stole the show.

Walker's Point...aka: The Bush compound…read more This is the summer retreat of the Bush family. The estate is located on a peninsula (a point) of land which extends out into the Atlantic Ocean. In the compound there is the large main house, a boathouse, guesthouses, garages, tennis court, pool, dock and several patios and decks. Moreover, the lawns around the house are large and there is even a sports field. Of course, there is a gate at the entrance and it is guarded full time. There is a huge flagpole and when they are in residence the flag is flown. The history: The estate was originally purchased in the late 19th century by Bush's great-grandfather David Davis Walker, and George Herbert "Bert" Walker, his son. Both built mansions on the point in 1902 (moving in day was in 1903), however, David Walker's mansion has since been torn down. Shortly after Dorothy Walker and Prescott Bush were married, Bert Walker built a "bungalow" on the Point and gave it to them as a wedding present. When Bert died, his son, George Herbert Walker Jr. (aka: Herbie), purchased the property from his father's estate...it was not willed to him, he had to buy it. When Herbie passed away in 1977, the property went up for sale again and was purchased by Herbie's nephew, George H. W. Bush...yes, he had to buy it, and it was not willed to him. The estate has since remained in the Bush family. The compound has been referred to as the "Summer White House" by both George H.W. (41st President) and George W. (43rd President). Both hosted a variety of world leaders here during their respective presidencies with informal and private meetings. Gee Whiz info: It was previously known as Point Vesuvius, Flying Point and Damon Point and/or Damon Park. The area you basically "visit" is Parsons Way which is the piece of land you stand on to look at Walker's Point and the Bush compound. The area you park in is part of Parson's Way as well. It was donated by Harry Parsons (est. 1944) so everyone could enjoy the scenic and natural beauty. OK...so for us visitors/tourist: It is easy to get to and viewable along the road. There is a small parking lot along the road to Walker's Point (part of Parsons Way) for those wanting to stop to get a closer look. There is also a nice memorial close to where you park for President George H.W. - Unfortunately, and a tad rude, the lawn mowing companies that mow the lawns at the surrounding homes choose to park in the lot meant for visitors instead of at the residence they are working at. This makes parking even more limited...and it can be interesting around there to say the least when the lawn mowing companies arrive. Aside from the history, and this being the Bush compound...this is a beautiful area to sit for a few minutes and just take it all in...at Parsons Way. It's easy to see why they chose this area so many years ago. It's definitely worth a side trip!

I've visited and bought from Van Ward gallery for years now. It's a very small gallery,…read moreunprepossessing, at the back of a restaurant in Ogunquit, but Chris (the owner) has got some gems in there! It's worth the time and effort to peruse its offerings and flip through the stacks of paintings - you never know what you'll uncover! Chris represents primarily local artists in the Maine/Mass/NH area and has a unique collection and taste. I've obtained some of my favorite paintings from his shop. No pretensions and no pressure to buy; Chris is also very happy to discuss the backgrounds and styles of the artists - and once he gets to know you, also willing to give favored pricing, discounts, or deals. I don't buy every time I visit, but Van Ward's been a favorite and de rigueur stop on our annual Maine vacations.

My sisters and I were Christmas shopping this weekend and found this gem! This store is packed with…read morethoughtful gifts and has a little something for everyone! We loved the 2 owners and had such a fun time with them! They gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well! Truly enjoy finding stores where the owners are invested in their community and share the love with their customers. A must go if you are in town!

This is a place we consider to be a staple and a must-visit every time we go to Ogunquit. Quality…read moreproducts. Large variety of different items to look at. Lots of items to suit many people.

What a great find! Loved all the local art & artists crafts. Picked up 2 local affordable…read morepaintings to commemorate our vacation.

Where to begin to describe this wonderful shop filled with such unique and intelligent gifts,…read moreoriginal art, the best place for cards and a skilled framer. Renee of Morph is so skilled at framing, and has a good eye for choosing the perfect Matt and frame. Hopefully Addi will be there to great you, the most adorable dog ever.

Excellent, fun shop to frequent with very reasonably priced mix of antiques, vintage and…read morecollectibles. An ever changing inventory makes for a very pleasant experience and there is something for every price range. The property has several different buildings and is very worth a stop or drive to!

With three buildings to poke through, you'll be able to spend significant time here looking for…read morethat old antique or treasure. The owners are well versed in the trade and will help you out if you have any questions. There is a wide variety of things here to hunt for so there's likely to be something here for you. It's a definite must stop on the antique and thrift shop stretch of Route 1.

This is a family run business and the son is very unfriendly (to put it politely). I went in there…read moreto find something for my 15 year old son. I picked up an item and asked the salesman if it was a replica (not seeing the price). He GRABBED it out of my hand and actual words from his mouth were "if it was, I wouldn't let you hold it, girlie". Exact words he said. I'm a 45 year old woman. My husband was appalled and we left. I would NEVER buy anything from here ever.

Weird I had a decent shopping experience in Maine. Jon…read morespent about 15-25 minutes going over mostly NHL oriented items as well as 1980 and 2026 USA gold medal items... we had a range of $3000 to $120 items and were putting together a package. I contemplated buying items to take with me back to my second *summer home in VT vs sending gifts to some friends on the east coast. Jon said east coast shipping is very fast and for them - they would include cost in the deal since I was planing on spending well into four figures. He scolled his cell number and I meant to stop by the shop as I left town 2 days later, but figured I could text him and do the deal remotely. He texted back a ? and I thought I need to be more clear. And so I texted him back. No reply. 2 hours later I sent another text adding more information. Nothing. Ghosting. I decided to try again today in the late morning. Now 2 hours later - confirmation I had the right number. Problem was I since wanted to track down an alternative number and came across a bunch of really strange negative reviews - none here I saw but on Google peole as recently as Fathers Day (3 weeks ago) were saying they were told to ship and to trust them (like was sold to me) and this one person said her dad never got the gift on time despite having 2 weeks advance purchase. Thus my big gift which was a Bobby Orr signed jersey - not cheap - was deflated because I cannot unsee these reviews. A guy a year ago complained he did not get something for over a month and was ghosted. The ghosting concerns me because if Jon did this without have my $, I can only imagine how frustrating it would be. I will go on ebay.

One-of-a-kind gallery tucked away on Maine St…read more I love Eskimo and Inuit art, and not only is Home and Away located in beautiful Kennebunkport, but they also have an incredibly eclectic selection of baskets, beadwork, jewelry, and carvings. In addition, the owner David is an absolute expert and trustworthy almost to a fault. I trust his advice implicitly and over most others I've met in the community. There simply aren't enough positive statements to make about this beautiful gallery.

I cannot speak highly enough about this gallery and David its owner. As someone who was once duped…read moreat a high end art gallery in Aspen, I am always on my guard about being taken advantage of by less-than-honest gallery owners. David is not only an expert in his field, but he will provide the documentation and research to show you that your purchases (or sales) are authentic and fairly priced. He takes the time to thoroughly answer any and all questions and never makes you feel pressured (or stupid!). His gallery is well worth a visit, especially if you want to see a unique and beautiful collection of Native American and Inuit art and artifacts.

Well curated collection of decor objects and housewares…read more Interesting selection of jewelry.

I found this gallery to be far and away the most interesting (fun) shop or gallery situated in and…read morearound Dock Square. The various works of art on display are often whimsical and unique.