Growing up on the coast of Maine has its perks; one is being able to climb. We started this company with the idea of being able to bring people into the outdoors and experience what we are most passionate about.
A professional metal fabricator by trade, Erica has worked with architects and homeowners on their custom metalwork needs since the mid-nineties, and has been doing related commissions through her business Magma Metalworks since 2001, which now operates under her name.
Erin Flett is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. The Gorham textile designer hand-prints and sews bold-pattern pillows, bags, wallpaper, and tabletop goods in her 4,000 sq.ft. studio, with collaborations including L.L. Bean.
South Portland-based maker of guaranteed-not-to-lose kids mittens. Innovative Maine-designed Cubbies mittens.
European-style bakery and tea room on Route 1 in Falmouth since 1989 — macarons, princess torte, lobster tail pastries, custom cakes, and a small dining area.
Fifteen-suite boutique hotel opening May 1, 2026 in the 1854 Granite Block Building on Portland's Old Port waterfront, operated by Fathom Companies.
New 15-suite boutique hotel in Portland's Old Port, opened May 2026 in the historically renovated Granite Block Building on the working waterfront.
Portland producer of luxurious, heirloom-quality bedding and throws. Specializes in cashmere, baby alpaca, merino wool, and cotton textiles.
Our everyday hot sauce packs the perfect amount of punch—not overwhelmingly spicy but full of flavor to complement a wide array of foods.
James Beard Award-winning oyster bar in Portland's East Bayside, serving pristine local shellfish, the famed Brown Butter Lobster Roll, and creative New England fare since 2012.
EVOL-EYE co. is a Portland streetwear brand whose enamel pins, stickers, and apparel work as wearable reminders that you're never alone.
Portland-based artisan bakery. Greater Portland bread, pastries, and baked goods online.
Holden-based maker of grassroots, practical handmade goods. No-nonsense Maine craft.
York-based ready-to-hang trophy mounts. Decorative wildlife mounts for sportsmen and nature lovers.
Every product has a story. If you listen close enough, our clothing, bags, and jewelry will tell you of the hands that held it and crafted it with care.
Stockton Springs-based bath and body goods brand. Sea-glass-themed soaps, scrubs, and ritual items.
West Gardiner-based certified organic vegetable farm. CSA shares, farm market produce, and Maine-grown organic vegetables.
Winterport-based micro-roaster offering 50+ varieties of organic coffee from around the world, sourced from the East Coast's largest organic importer plus direct trade.
Independent craft brewery based in Farmington, in Maine's Lakes & Mountains with a tasting room open to visitors.
FastFold Rod makes institutional-grade folding stainless-steel utility rods in Charleston, Maine — a clothes-hanger rod that clicks down when needed and up when not.
Modern boutique hotel in downtown Brunswick with a restaurant, bar, and fitness center, a short walk from Bowdoin College and Maine Street's shops and galleries.
Federal Jacks Restaurant and Brew Pub, often referred to as the most picturesque pub on the Kennebunk waterfront.
Fresh, bold, exciting designs inspired by the sea and all things salty. Pillows, fabric, oars, paintings and prints all from original works that will complete that special space in your home, cottage or work space.
Fiber of Maine provides you with the best of artisan Maine yarns, as well as the handcrafted supplies you need for your projects.
Fiddlehead Artisan Supply is a Belfast-based fiber arts and craft supply shop offering yarn, fabric, sewing, and quilting supplies—plus classes for makers across Midcoast Maine.
FIORE features extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars.
We offer full-service design. Our professional team combines decades of experience to create spaces that are functional, durable and beautiful.
Firefly Sky Design is a mother-daughter watercolor studio in Augusta making heartfelt greeting cards, magnets, stickers, and notepads. Eco-friendly, made in Maine.
Independent craft brewery based in Fort Kent, in Aroostook County with a tasting room open to visitors.
Fitz & Bennett Home is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
New Gloucester-based handcrafted pottery. Greater Portland functional ceramics studio.
Brooks-based maker of grilling sauces, marinades, and rubs. Bold, flame-ready flavors for backyard grillers.
European-style cafe across from the Portland Museum of Art, opened July 2025 with no Wi-Fi, rotating art exhibits, and espresso from Claw and Lay Day roasters.
Sanford-based gas-grill flavor accessory maker. Maine-designed grill add-on for backyard cooks.
Independent craft brewery based in Brunswick, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Westbrook-based motivational Maine apparel brand. Inspirational shirts and gear with a local Maine spirit.
Portland-based farmstead arts, crafts, and BBQ. Greater Portland multi-discipline farmstead.
Portland-based florist and candy shop on Exchange Street. A whimsical Old Port favorite combining fresh flowers and sweet treats.
Flowfold is an independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Wildlife-themed wearable art by painter Flyn Costello, featuring beloved Maine critters on hats, tees, and totes hand-sewn at the brand's Westbrook studio with a flagship shop on Fore Street.
A 40-year family business producing the Foggy Mountain hunting-scent line, PredatorPee natural pest repellents, and the Maine Crusher Hat, all rooted in Maine outdoor traditions.
Fogtown was founded in 2017 in Ellsworth, Maine in order to create a community space to foster art, music, education, craft food and drink, and all-around good vibes
Folk is an independent Maine business based in Southern Maine Coast. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Small-batch brewery and BBQ kitchen near the harbor footbridge in Boothbay Harbor — Maine-sourced beers including Why So Blue blueberry blonde, plus Bridge House BBQ.
Portland-based New England-inspired apparel and home goods. Greater Portland coastal lifestyle brand.
Antiques shop in Falmouth, Maine.
Sails are 'made for the wind' and our golf head covers and products are made for mother nature's elements. Made from 100% retired upcycled sails.
As an illustrator and animator, I have been freelancing under the name FortHouse Studios for over ten years with a strong focus in advertising and children's media.
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.
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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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