10 Local Maine Shops Plus My Favorite Online Store
Maine has many small shops where local makers sell their handmade goods. These places are great if you want a gift or a souvenir that really feels like Maine. Here are ten shops around the state and one bonus online option.
In Portland, Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine has a big mix of pottery, jewelry, food, and home items made by Maine artists.
Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine
35 Exchange Street, Portland, ME
https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com
In West Gardiner, the Center for Maine Craft shows work from many makers in one gallery-style store.
Center for Maine Craft
24 Service Plaza Drive, West Gardiner
https://shopmainecraft.com
In Norway, Handmade Maine sells small batch items like candles, art, and home goods. Edgecomb Potters is known for pottery with colors inspired by Maine's nature.
Handmade Maine
414 Main Street, Norway, Maine
If you want something bigger, 304 Stillwater Avenue Furniture in Bangor sells furniture made in Maine.
304 Stillwater Avenue Furniture
Bangor
In Gardiner, Monkitree offers art, jewelry, and home decor in a warm and friendly shop.
263 Water Street
Gardiner
On the coast, Blue Hill Bay Gallery features local artists who paint and sculpt Maine scenes.
11 Tenney Hill
Blue Hill
Belfast Fiberarts is a cozy spot full of handmade textiles and craft supplies.
18 Spring Street
Belfast
In Rockport, Bonnie’s Place, Maine Made Treasures brings many Maine makers together in one store.
Bonnie's Place - Maine Made Treasures and Gifts
288 Mill Street, Rockport
For a bonus option, one of my favorite Maine-made products is The Slanket, a wearable blanket made in Maine and sold online. Here I am modeling it for readers to give them a feeling for how soundly you can nap or even sleep all night, while wearing a Slanket
Every place on this list supports local makers and gives you a real taste of Maine.
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