Neighborhood bookstore in Maine — a wonderful reprieve from the hustle and bustle of today's world.
Royal Rose Syrups is a Newcastle-based maker of organic, small-batch simple syrups and drink mixers—handcrafted with whole ingredients, organic cane sugar, and filtered Maine water.
South Berwick-based Maine artist. Original paintings and visual art from Southern Maine.
A Maine fishing-family business upcycling worn fishermen's hauling bibs into durable totes, backpacks, hats, and apparel that support Portland's working waterfront.
Scarborough-based handmade DND dice and tabletop accessories. Maine source for unique gaming dice.
York-based custom laser-cut decor and sublimation apparel. Military-spouse-owned Southern Maine maker.
We carve and craft our spoons, bowls, sculptures, and other wares by hand from local freshly-cut wood.
Rustic Arrow is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Handcrafted Maine furniture — everything you need to furnish your vacation or primary home.
Ruthie's Boutique is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. Owner Ruth Grover's Bethel Village shop on Main Street has been THE place for fashion in the mountains since 1975—the most fashionable separates, sweaters, slacks, special-occasion wear, and accessories from casual to chic.
Portland roastery specializing in single-origin Rwandan coffee — small batches roasted with 50% of profits returned to Rwandan farming communities.
Sabattus Disc Golf is a Sabattus-based disc golf retailer carrying Innova, MVP, Axiom, and other major brands across drivers, midranges, and putters.
Independent craft brewery based in Fryeburg, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
Sacred Profane Brewing is a Biddeford-based brewery and tankpub specializing in unfiltered, unpasteurized lagers brewed and served fresh on site.
Sailor Rose is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Maine-style taco shop in Bucksport from food-truck-veteran chef Cory LaForge, opened December 2025 in the former My Buddy's Place at 84 Main Street.
North Berwick-based fabric, kit, and yarn shop. Modern fabrics and supplies brought to you from the coast of Maine.
Brunswick-based handmade glass artist. Plates, ornaments, vessels, pendants, and worry stones.
Old Port coffee shop on Commercial Street — ethically-sourced beans roasted on site, in-house syrups, and the flagship Cosa Nueva blend.
Featuring only the highest-quality leathers and handcrafted by cobblers in Europe, our clogs provide superior support and comfort to professionals in all types of industries.
Brownfield-based organic maple syrup producer. Pure, family-made maple syrup from western Maine’s Lakes & Mountains region.
Sara Fitz is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. The York studio creates hand-illustrated coastal watercolor prints, wallpaper, totes, and stationery shipped nationwide.
Sarah Madeira Day is an independent art & music business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Maine's first MOFGA-certified organic brewery, on a working organic farm at the end of Westport Island, brewing saisons with farm-grown ingredients.
Scalawags Pet Boutique is a one-of-a-kind pet boutique offering a large selection of dog toys, dog treats and chews, dog collars, harnesses, and leashes.
Lobster, seafood, and raw bar on the Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal — part of the Fore Street family of restaurants.
Machias-based organic hemp farm. Award-winning USDA-certified organic CBD products grown and made Downeast.
Northport-based scone mix and baked-goods maker. Bakery-quality scones you can mix and bake in your own kitchen.
Andy Leck has been practicing the ancient craft of the forge for three decades. He has honed his skills recreating traditional home accessories, including gates, railings, and garden art.
Handcrafted rope bowls and baskets made on the coast of Maine using materials sourced from the United States.
Your one-stop-shop for handmade Junk Journals, Vintage and Antique Ephemera, Scrapbook Albums, Mini Albums & Digital Kits.
Scraps Made Delicious in Portland turns upcycled carrot greens from Maine farms into vegan chimichurri, zhoug, and pesto sauces — reducing food waste deliciously.
Willard Square institution in South Portland — bagels, breads, and pastries that draw lines around the block on weekend mornings.
Damariscotta River oyster farm in Edgecomb with on-site raw bar, oyster + lobster market, and overnight shipping nationwide. Champion shucker on staff.
Portland's iconic Maine company hand-crafting totes and accessories from recycled sail cloth since 1999, with a flagship store on Commercial Street and a factory store on Custom House Wharf.
Portland-based maker of sea-glass-decorated picture frames. Hand-decorated frames inspired by Maine beaches.
Sea Love is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. Established 2018 by Stacy Miller, the brand hand-pours 100% soy wax candles in Biddeford, with boutique candle bars in Kennebunkport (flagship) and Freeport offering custom scent-blending experiences with 100+ fragrances.
Portland-based seaweed-energy bar maker. Cranberry, almond, and kelp Maine-made energy bars.
South Portland-based Maine cannabis dispensary and lifestyle brand. Apparel, accessories, and laid-back coastal merch.
Founded in 2019, Seaweed Kings is dedicated to serving you 100% Real and Wildcrafted Seaweed. All our products are from the Cleanest water in Maine, USA.
Seawicks Candle Company is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Gorham-based brewery merchandise shop. Apparel, glassware, and branded gear from Maine’s longstanding craft brewery.
York-based Maine seacoast apparel brand. Maine-themed casual apparel celebrating Southern Maine's coast.
With over 30 years at the repair bench I'm FINALLY getting my "Second Wind" and offering top quality musical instrument repairs, premium instruments and accessories through an independent shop focusing on the best products and services at a fair price.
We carry original counted cross stitch patterns of lighthouses from the northeastern part of the US and Canada. In addition to our lighthouse patterns, we have feature other Maine-related themes, including puffin, moose, and chickadee patterns.
S.E. Hall Furniture & Design is a single-maker wood shop located in Gray, Maine. Driven by a passion for the craft, owner and maker Steve Hall specializes in designing and creating custom pieces in partnership with clients.
Farmington shop offering locally created hand-blown glass and curated crystals, stones, and jewelry. Open since 2005.
Se Vende offers the best collection of handmade gifts & jewelry imported from around the world. You will find classic and unique designs made with sterling silver, brass, copper, gold, enamel, stones, and more.
Shaker Furniture of Maine is an independent home decor business based in Kennebec Valley. The Augusta workshop builds traditional Shaker-style furniture—beds, chairs, tables, dressers, and case goods—in cherry, maple, and oak using time-honored techniques. Custom orders and nationwide shipping available.
Portland-based athletic apparel and accessories brand. Quality clothing built for use both in and out of the gym.
Shaw & Tenney is an independent outdoor gear business based in Highlands, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
1,350+ trusted Maine shops, makers, and retailers — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Maine's first bean-to-bar chocolate maker, turning single-origin cacao into clean, real confections on Rockland's working waterfront — and shipping them anywhere.
Ultralight packs and shelters sewn in a Biddeford mill — carried on every long trail in America.
Organic loose-leaf tea imported directly from worker-owned cooperatives — steeped in Brunswick.
Portland's fiercely independent bookshop — staff picks worth trusting since 2000.
100% grass-fed beef raised on 500 acres in Charleston — delivered to your door.
Hand-forged Maine axes made the old way in a South Portland shop — heirlooms with an edge.
Hypoallergenic alpaca clothing and goods — from a working farm in Unity.
Where in Maine
From the rocky coast of Downeast to the lakes and mountains of western Maine, find shops near your next stop.
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Bethel, Bridgton, Rangeley, Sebago, Mahoosuc
Presque Isle, Caribou, Houlton, Fort Kent
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