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Made in Maine by a Maine-Made Maiden
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items Say that five times fast! These are local recommendations by a person born and raised in Midcoast Maine; I've personally been to and vetted each of these locations. This list is a WIP and may be updated periodically; so to fellow Mainers, I am taking...
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Fun Shops, Boutiques, and More
The aptly-named British Goods by Bridgham & Cook in Freeport is an export shop with items all across England, Wales, Scotland and the isle of Ireland. Run by a kind set of folk, I would come here just to get Jelly Babies; but they also have quali...
British Goods by Bridgham & Cook
Wilbur's of Maine is a famous chocolatier with a Factory Store and second location in Freeport, as well as another shop in Brunswick. Schedule a factory tour on Wednesdays and Saturdays, create corporate or wedding favors, or simply enjoy tasty premi...
Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections
Lisa Marie's is a family owned business with two locations: One in the heart of Portland, and their flagship location in Bath. Every handcrafted good is required to be made by sellers living in the state of Maine. Kitchen goods, art prints, jewelry, ...
Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine
Available in many stores, and online, Marin is a breakthrough in science for your skin. If you struggle with eczema, psoriasis, any sort of dry, damaged skin – this is a game-changer. A Maine-made company, they use glycoprotein from lobsters, which t...
Marin - Shop All Products
L.L. Bean's flagship location in Freeport has only continued to grow, and has recently been revitalized alongside continued construction in their outdoor campus, slated for a grand re-opening starting Sept 18th. With more than four buildings and a fr...
L.L.Bean
Eateries
N to Tail is a family-owned Korean Fusion restaurant in the Old Port district. Choose between sitting out on the patio, culinary dining on one floor, or a traditional KBBQ experience on another. Produce is seasonally provided from a family farm, has ...
N to Tail
Elevenses is a Lord of the Rings themed diner & restaurant in Brunswick with event reservations available. Take photos next to a hobbit house entrance, drink beverages out of a skull-shaped mug, and enjoy the atmosphere, including a copy of a tre...
Elevenses
Oysthers is an incredible oyster restaurant business located in Bath. Run by sisters, they not only shuck oysters to-order, making them as fresh as possible, but they also contribute to the arts with a book club, annual college scholarship, and you c...
Oysthers Raw Bar & Bubbly
Uncharted Tea in Portland was my go-to third space as a college student. They have amazing bubble teas, coffees and premier toasts, and occasionally hosts special events inside. They also have a variety of board and card games to play with your frien...
Uncharted Tea
Day-Trip Worthy
The Waterfront Flea Market is a year-round, indoor market open every weekend inside the original Fort Andross building in Brunswick. Alongside Cabot Mill Antiques, there are upwards 90 additional spaces in the wide open space containing one-of-a-kind...
Waterfront Flea Market (Brunswick, ME)
Round 1 is filled with arcade games, claw machines, Japanese-style photo booths and a large bowling alley. You could spend the whole day here if you wanted, or make it one major stop along the way of Portland's active Maine Mall. Yes, you can go shop...
Round1 Bowling & Arcade - South Portland
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath (AKA: “The City of Ships”) is an absolute gem of a location filled with the nautical history of Maine, shipbuilding of Bath Iron Works, and much more. They host tours, hold children's play areas, community events, an...
Maine Maritime Museum