The towns and villages in the MidCoast offer all kinds of shopping that is truly unique. A passion for crafting, inventing, and making exceptional things is part of Maine’s history, and remains strong today. Shopping along the sidewalks of any main street and you’ll discover clothing, jewelry, antiques, art, gifts, book shops, and more that you won’t find anywhere else.
The villages and towns in the MidCoast have their own vibe, energy, and rich history. You can feel it in the shops, hardware stores, galleries, and the restaurants and coffee shops. The more time you take to explore, the more you’ll discover. Whether a few blocks long or a leisurely mile, Main Street is where people like to meet and where everything happens. Read more about MidCoast Main Streets.
Maine takes pride in locally-made goods and there is no shortage of beautiful, handcrafted products to be found throughout the MidCoast. It takes skill and commitment to create handwoven scarves, blankets, ceramics, hardwood furniture, and timeless jewelry. For starters, browse some handcrafted fine porcelain pottery at Georgetown Pottery , or try the Organic Belize 70% Dark Chocolate Bar from Bixby Chocolate . Read more about shopping at MidCoast Makers.
In a region with so many history, it’s no wonder that the MidCoast is a popular destination for antique hunters. You’ll find shops with a constantly changing inventory of high-quality antiques including period and custom furniture, silver, lamps, paintings and prints, and of course, plenty of ‘ephemera’! Some towns such as Wiscasset and Brunswick are home to several hundred antique dealers. Read more about MidCoast Antiques.
If you’re spending time in the MidCoast, you’ll want clothing that suits the fast-changing weather. A cool foggy morning can quickly turn into an 80-degree bluebird day. Or, the reverse! For outdoor sports or just your favorite sports bar, gear up at Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockland, Camden and Rockport, or at Hamilton Marine in Searsport and Rockland, or in Northport, check out Maine Outdoor Sportsman .
In the MidCoast, high-quality, lovingly worn clothing is highly sought after. Four of our favorite vintage shops are Curator in Rockland, Upper Vintage in Camden, Estilio in Brunswick, and Second Hand Eve in Belfast.
