I checked out this store today. Unfriendly clerk, strong perfume, loud country music, & cheap…read moremerchandise. Won't return.

Very cute store right next to Walgreens in downtown Gloucester. Loads of pretty displays with…read moremermaids and other sea creatures all over the store. The woman working when I went in with my mother was super nice. I believe all the jewelry is handmade and there are some really cool items. I ended up buying what looks like a green sparkling cluster of grapes pendant and some cat earrings. My mother got me a pig bracelet which is super neat. I did find the earrings a bit hard to wear - struggled with fitting them in my ear and ended up giving them to my mother. I adore the bracelet - very unique. Prices are fantastic for cool and quirky jewelry. I can't wait to go back and pick up some Christmas gifts!

I love this place. Being a tour director, I get to…read moretravel quite a lot and see many gift stores. This store, however, ranks high on my list for great -reasonably priced!!- gifts. I think Jennifer is the owner; she's very friendly. Her turqoise Adirondack chairs are outside. The whole place is a feast for the eye. Today I purchased my "Whale shaped" butter dish. Bottle openers, coasters, jewelry, clothing (gorgeous caftans, by the way) You name it...they've got a big mermaid thing going on! Definitely worth to take a look.

A trip to Rockport wouldn't be complete without a stop at the Country Store. Think old fashioned…read morecandy shop meets quirky retro insanity. With a real, functioning Nickelodeon (that costs more than a nickel), retro-inspired lunch tins, magnets, signs and books, incense, gag gifts, candles, cookie cutters, mugs, toys, and other eclectic goodies, this store is packed to the brim with unique and entertaining merchandise. And don't forget the penny candy (that costs more than a penny....a lot more). The entire left-hand wall is lined top to bottom with plastic bins of self-serve bulk candy. Nostalgic for Squirrel Nut Zippers? Wondering what ever happened to Teaberry Gum? Well wonder no more. From licorice to Nerds, bubble tape and flavored tootsie rolls, even those weird marshmallowy coconut watermelon slices, it's all here. Not to mention the dozens of flavors of Jelly Belly Jellybeans. Just grab a bag, fill it up, bring it to the counter for weighing and enjoy all of your favorite sweets. Or maybe a huge dill pickle or some fresh popcorn (maybe not all at once...) The Country Store has knick knacks from head to toe, and with so many different candies and trinkets to look at, it's hard to leave empty handed.

Big fan of this place…read more Hasn't changed since I was a kid. Lots of fun toys and tons of candy. Love it. This place is a must to stop by when you're kicking around Rockport. If you have kids: be careful because they will hound you like crazy for all that candy!!!

Amazing customer service ! Having moved away from Cape Ann 50 (!) years ago, I've always carried…read moreone of their "Man at the Wheel" keychain ornaments for decades, and a couple years ago it disappeared from my key chain. Walked into the store this summer, and overnight they made me two more, no problem. So much extra effort for such a small-ticket item; thank you !!

Very impressive selection of pewter wares including wine stoppers, trivets, spoon rests, etc. as…read morewell as jewelry. They have a good selection of cape cod bracelets in both sterling silver and sterling and gold. They have a number of door knockers as well as interesting decorative covers for door bells that I had never seen before. The staff person was a little subdued but friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed the large selection of items with a pineapple theme.

I personally contacted Rockport Candle via email a few weeks ago to inquire for a private DIY…read morecandle making with my group of 8 women as a "pre wedding weekend" bachelorette event, and it was a wonderful hit! They were incredibly accommodating on my dates, and were very responsive over email! Day of the event, we had arrived 10 minutes late due to traffic but they were gracious and happily waiting for us! They gave us a great rundown on how to choose our scents, and we had a wonderful time creating and naming our own candles! They laughed along with our chaos that 8 ladies bring, and I 10/10 recommend heading over to Rockport Candle Co when you're in town, and DEF recommend booking a private event with them!!!

What a fun little shop filled with so many delicious smelling handcrafted soy wax candles,…read moreroom/linen sprays, soaps, bath salt crystals, wax melts and many other items too! After a bit of time smelling candles one by one, I selected "Cocktails By The Sea" it smells like a delicious mojito cocktail, with notes of freshly muddled mint, pineapple, sugar, and rum!!! I also had to purchase one of the room/linen sprays in "Sea Lavender" Soooo amazing!

Must stop for all! Candy is wonderful, fresh, lots of choices priced fairly and the gift options…read moreare fun and varied. Need a post card, a whatnot' the friendly staff is front and center. And they wrap for free.

RUDE EMPLOYEES!!! I asked to throw something in their trashcan so I could shop around with my…read morechildren, the old woman who works there went on a tangent about how employees aren't even allowed to use the trash there...I told her I'd take my business elsewhere, she then slammed the door behind me and my 2 children.