Great selection of T-shirts and sweat shirts. We purchased gifts for all our family here. Quality…read moreitems, quality materials, great looking shirts.

Great gift store in Rockland. Got the moose Patriots hat and t shirt. Lots of great stuff, friendly…read morestaff. They have something for everyone in the shop. Fair prices. They don't stay open in the evenings, so get there early. I love just browsing in the store, you never know what you might find. One of the better gift shops in Rockland.

Lovely shop on the Rockland high street with any kind of gift you can think of! I really enjoyed…read moregoing through everything to shop for holiday gifts (and also for myself). Prices are a bit on the high side, but it does feel good to support a local business. While not all the items were unique, there were plenty of options from local artists and brands. Staff was friendly and chatty. Would definitely return!

The Grasshopper Shop is my favorite place to visit while i'm in Rockland. I come to Maine about 3-4…read moretimes a year and I never miss an opportunity to shop there! The staff is very kind and there is such a wide variety of gift options from clothes to spa accessories to art supplies and more! I bought my dad a colored glass bird figurine for father's day from the Grasshopper Shop and he absolutely loves it!

Bixby Chocolate was an expected find when we were in Rockland for a cruise stop. Located off the…read morebeaten path, Bixby isn't a place you're going to stumble upon, but when you do you'll love it. The entry is located toward the back of a large brick building. You may think you're going too far, but keep going. There is a sign above the doorway and a sandwich board to help get you there. As you get near the place the smell of chocolate fills the air. Once inside the door it's like you're surrounded by a big chocolate hug. Inside the door there are a number of shelves on your right with pre-packaged Bixby products, ready for purchase. Chocolates and bonbons and toffees of various flavors and varieties, as well as peanut brittles in a surprising number of flavors. Further into the establishment you're presented with displays of various items for sale. It's not just a retail store, but it's also the Bixby Chocolate factory, where their confectionary delights come to life. The day of our visit there was no activity other than retails sales. After a couple samples I came home with a large bag of chili beer peanut brittle. I know it sounds complicated, but it is AWESOME. The staff at Bixby knows their product. Got a question? Any staff member can assist with any of your questions. Need to purchase something and have it shipped? No problem at all! They ship anywhere! Bixby is a destination, to be sure, but it's well worth the effort to find it.

A must stop when you're in Rockland. Bixby Chocolate is both a factory and a retail shop, and…read moredriving up you're greeted with the best smell of cocoa. The light and airy shop showcases the variety of their products, particularly their signature bonbons and Needhams (potato chocolates!). The chocolate is very high quality with a lot of flavor choices. Make sure to try some local flavor profiles like blueberry and maple. They also have ice cream in the shop! We'd just eaten so we had to miss that, but stocked up on chocolates, including a bag of Needhams, Allagash beer brittle, a dark chocolate sea salt bar, and four bon bons. Bixby does a beautiful job crafting the chocolates. The bonbons were truly pieces of art, and the chocolate bar had such a lovely and intricate sea life pattern on it that I almost didn't want to eat them. Our one wish was that they had more samples available, particularly for the unfamiliar flavors like the beer brittle and the Needhams, so folks know what they're getting before investing in a large bag of something. The factory and shop is right on Crockett Point in Rockland Harbor and is a gorgeous way to spend some time in Maine.

I came to this public restroom because I heard amazing things. I stopped there during a pit stop on…read moremy road trip, and I couldn't help but notice the roaches. I expected the best of the best. I don't recommend.

We loved this gem of a small museum, with Wyeths and a special exhibit of his wife's work and other…read moreearly American art and some classics. Worth a stop when in Maine.

I assumed this museum was going to be pretty limited, but I was impressed with the variety of…read moreartworks on display. It's more than just the Wyeths; they have classic European artists and early American art. I loved getting to learn more about the local indigenous tribes and see the work of local artists whom I wouldn't otherwise get to see. Some of the art was even a bit risque, which was great to see at a small art museum. Highly recommend taking an hour or so to get lost in the Farnsworth.

Project Puffin Visitor Center is a small, almost don't-blink-or-you-may-miss-it store in Rockland,…read moreMaine. As we were walking down the streets of Rockland we literally stumbled on it (there was a crack in the sidewalk) and thought "Hey, this looks cool! Let's check it out!". The Project Puffin Visitor Center is small. It's very small. But they pack a lot in it. The lobby also serves as the gift shop. They've got a large selection of Puffin stuff. (hey..Puffenstuff! If you're of *an age* you'll get that reference). Hats, shirts, card, magnets, stickers, books, post cards, stuffed animals...your typical gift shop/souvenir stuff. There's a very nicely done education area in the back of the facility that's informative, with interactive exhibits and an art gallery. And, for those with a whimsical sense of humor, a Puggin toilet paper holder in the VERY small restroom. (photo provided.) It's a small but very cute place to visit. The lobby/gift shop gets pretty crowded if there are more than about a half-dozen visitor. Our visit lasted about 20 minutes. The Project Puffin Visitor Center isn't open all year, so make sure to check their website before finalizing your plans.

Huffin' and a Puffin'…read more Visitor Center for the non-profit Project Puffin, which we learned about while on a cruise the day before. The Good: *Good cause--'cause I love puffins! (: *Gift shop to get some puffin swag *Informational signs about the project and puffins *Room with a live Puffin cam! The Meh: *Located in DT Rockland, parking can be difficult. The Ugly: *The place is really, really, reeeaaaaalllyyyy tiny. It was fine with the four of us in there, but as soon as another family joined it just felt a bit too cramped for our liking. Conclusion: Cool spot to pickup some swag to support the puffins! P.S. if you have small children you'd probably get more out of it than with a group of grouchy adults.

Since writing my original review, I was contacted by the owner and everything was made right and…read moreabove and beyond right. The customer service I received certainly deserves 5 stars, maybe 6! I look forward to shopping here for gifts in the future.

Ordered a couple hundred dollars of Bella Luna musical intruments for gifts. The quality overall…read morewas good, but the xylophone was a big disappointment. It is made of wood--which is ok, but 2 of the 5 "keys" sound like you are just tapping on wood. Three keys sounded ok, but there is nothing melodic about the 2 smaller keys. I wrote to see if the instrument could be adjusted somehow and was told no. I was given the option to return the item, but it's going to cost at least $10 postage. I would not be sending it back, if it had not been a dud. Not happy with their customer service and I won't be doing business with them in the future.

Favorite flower shop in the midcoast, always stunning! Also a great selection of home goods and…read moregifts.

Flowers by Hoboken is a gem in midcoast Maine. I chose to use this florist for my wedding and they…read moredid not disappoint. I absolutely loved our wedding flowers! My bouquet was stunning-the perfect loose garden style I was looking for. The Hoboken team was super helpful in preparing for the day of and guided me throughout the process with helpful questions to narrow down the exact look I wanted. I was thrilled with their help on my wedding day. They seamlessly set up centerpieces at our venue and delivered the bouquets to a separate location where we were getting ready. They were so kind and lovely to work with. Also, we received so many compliments on our floral arrangements throughout the day! I would highly recommend working with Flowers by Hoboken!

There was a large variety of art, sculptures and jewelry on display that surely will capture one's…read moreattention. The gallery itself, housed in a former bank building with vaults and safes, is interesting to this former bank examiner. I particularly enjoyed the contemporary sculpture on display both inside and out. .

Nestled in a row of gift shops, overpriced clothing boutiques and artisan markets, this former bank…read moreturned art gallery showcases an enticing range of styles - from bronze sculptures and pointillist paintings to prints, furniture and jewelry. The majority of the art is for sale, averaging $1K-$25K. A few pieces fall within the $100-400 range. The Muir roof deck garden is a delightful place to sit, relax and enjoy the sound of windchimes. Exploring the vault rooms on the ground and lower levels is also a great way to spend time. There is a public restroom available on the second floor, and a friendly curator on hand to answer questions. If you find yourself downtown, this gallery is well worth a visit.

Art Space Gallery is a member-run artists collective representing a varied group of Maine-based…read moreartists.

During our tour of Rockland galleries, we stopped in at Art Space and thoroughly enjoyed the…read morevarious works currently being represented. The featured artist in October, Obrianna Cornelius, had several watercolor paintings on display that we particularly enjoyed. The new quarters and an improvement over the former gallery space.