What a cool, repurposed space! In years past, the Empire Emporium was simply a movie theater. Now,…read morewhile they still play featured films, local artisans use the area surrounding the interior of the building to humbly showcase their talented handiwork on simple wooden shelves. Inventory varies and includes anything from vintage clothing, framed pictures featuring sea glass and driftwood to gluten free cookies. The prices are extremely reasonable, and it feels good to support the local community. The manager and her young daughter greeted my sister and I with big smiles, making us feel instantly at ease. Upon cashing out, the manager shared a bit about the local artist who made the cool t-shirt I bought. I got stopped by many people asking where I had found the shirt since it was such a unique design. This market is such a cool place. It's easy to overlook and assume it's only a movie theater so if you're looking to escape the crowds and take your time, this is the place to go. Top notch service to boot! Shop local! Support the community!

Perfect Provisions & People Cool, unique, interesting, the…read morehighest quality "souvenirs". Here you can easily find the perfect gift for anyone whose heart is warmed by thoughts of Block Island. And, just as important, the customer service is always outstanding. The only negative about this shop is that there are too many great choices, making deciding difficult!

This store has the best collection of Block Island themed merchandise on the island. It's high…read morequality and non-kitschy. They fit a lot of different types of items into a small store. The staff is friendly as well.

We recently took a girl's trip to Newport and found we needed a few essentials. We stumbled upon…read morethis adorable store full of treasures! We literally went by each day to buy what we saw the day before on our way out. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend you stop by for a visit you'll never know what you will find.

Place was jammed packed with all my gift items I needed at a reasonable price, including a…read moretoothbrush! Staff was very friendly and happy. Thank you!

So I found this little gem by happen stance when I was looking for good coffee while in the area…read more It is right next to a very popular coffee/smoothie bar and I HIGHLY recommend you stop on in after you grab a smoothie or coffee. Locally made crafts/gifts/cards and the store is filled to the brim with lovely things! Good to note: If you put 50 Pleasant street Norwich in your GPS it will take you to the back of the building which is the wrong side. Go past pleasant st and the parking lot is on your left! Or search for Dexters smoothie and Coffee vault. The location is a little odd but definitely a hidden gem!

Artists pour their heart, soul and energy into each and every item they produce.... each so…read moreunique... with a story to tell. It's hard to walk away from this store coz it's so cute n adorable and evokes an interest just from the outside and makes you curious on what you may find inside... its quite small .. a hodgepodge of wonderful handmade crafts all made locally in CT... makes for a one of a kind gift... I bought some whimsical clips and rings for the kids and they weren't priced too high which makes it all the more wonderful.... hard to list what you can find coz there are just too many knick knacks but to give you an idea handmade greeting cards, seasonal items... earrings, lip balm holders, hand carved stone animals...you can spend a good lot of time if you enjoy things like this. Also, when you purchase goods from local artisans, you're supporting their business, which helps strengthen the local economy.

This is a great gift store, they have many things that you might be in the hunt for as well as many…read moreunique, creative gifts that can surprise either the giver or the receiver. I loved their collection of boutique fragrant soaps. They have many brands, many scents and many colors. The store always makes you feel welcomed and taken care of. They have a convenient customer parking lot right next to the main entrance.

I've seen the Purple Cow advertised time and time again in local theatre programs, but never had…read morethe chance to visit until a few days ago. Boy, am I glad I took the time to check them out! This is a fantastic little local business that redefines the concept of "shopping small" by offering a wide array of locally made products - everything from handmade clothing to soaps and creams. The next time you have a present to buy for someone, the Purple Cow should be the first stop you make. Speaking of presents, they even have a section of birthday and special occasion cards, which makes it an easy one stop shop for all your gifting needs. While a lot of the inventory tends to lean toward the yogi-earthy-crunchy set, they have a great section of toys and stuffed animals for the young and young at heart, plus a whole lot of classy jewelry that's also made by local artisans. The Purple Cow is a must visit if you find yourself in Wakefield, RI, and need to purchase a memorable gift for a loved one, or simply just want to browse around a truly wonderful small local business!

Very friendly staff and product offerings were very good …read more I went on a weekend when they were having a sale and prices were very reasonable for the quality of products they offer

This little shop was an absolute HIGHLIGHT of our White Christmas getaway! We found it almost by…read morehappenstance while exploring the small coastal town. Unassuming from the outside, when we entered we found a delightful, charming and beautifully-curated collection of home decor, hand-dipped candles, nautical-themed tchotchkes, original and lithograph wall art, and other such items, most of which are crafted locally. We were also impressed with the friendly and knowledgeable staff. We spent more than a few dollars here buying knick-knacks and gifts. The only problem now will be getting it back home to Kansas! Totally worth stopping in of you're in New Bedford!

Friendly shop with a zillion things you won't find anywhere else. Prices are fair, and you can…read morealways find something unexpected that is just right.

Wonderful store of miscellaneous fun things and gemstones/minerals; very welcoming! TONS of items…read moreto look at

Really fun store to walk around in the downtown area of the harborside town of Warren. Imagine is…read more in an old theatre building, and there are actually three levels of gifts to explore. They have a large candy area and ice cream counter as well. There is great variety at Imagine - everything from handmade crochet, to cork handbags from Portugal, to sea glass crafts, to household items. There's a lot to see here! We visited before Warren Art Night and I'm glad we stopped in before visiting the galleries as they close at 5:30. Definitely worth a stop when visiting Warren, and even worth a drive in from the surrounding area.

Absolutely fantastic gem!! Artisans galore. I highly reccomend Imagine to anyone looking for one…read moreof a kind, unique and thoughtfully made gifts.

I *love* this place. I've been lucky enough to find myself on Block Island a few times now and the…read morelast time I was here I finally stumbled into Blue Pottery. My friends have been raving about their products for years, even putting a bunch of their plates on their wedding registry. I happened to be walking by as I wandered town (the space is a touch outside of the main downtown but without question within walking distance) and decided to pop in. I'm so glad I did! The woman working there was incredibly kind, talked with us about the pieces, and even knew my friends who put her plates on their wedding registry! I left with a small handle-less tumbler. It has this beautiful glaze that drips down a little over the lip of the cup to present a beautiful finish, especially when matched with the more matte texture of the clay itself. I use this as my go-to coffee cup and I adore it. Not only does it feel great to drink from and look great when I look down, it reminds me of the beauty of BI. Could not recommend this place more!

Awesome pottery and very affordable. Last year 4th of July weekend we shopped at this pottery shop…read more We left our stuff behind and they held it for an entire year until we returned. Love these guys.