The Portsmouth downtown/waterfront is a wonderful neighborhood full of cute shops to explore. Of…read moreall the shops we visited, Off Piste was of our favorites. The merchandise is humorous and a great place to browse, laugh, and find gifts (for yourself or loved ones).

This shop is a riot. Too many funny and fun items, I wanted one of everything…read more Was here in 2024 and bought a "Cryptozoology Tracking Society" T-shirt with various critters drawn like chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot and including a jackalope and the shirt glows in the dark! Planning another visit this month on our way to Maine.

Loved this shop! They have a bit of everything that's fun and interesting. The staff (dressed in…read moreperiod costumes) helpful are super friendly.

Super unique shop in town, we stopped in here because of how well done their windows looked all…read moredecorated out! Shop was so cute with all sorts of fun items and random gift items. Lot's of tea available... smells great! My friends bought some journals and cute pens, I got some note cards. You could spend a good amount of time checking this place out. Very cool place.

I LOVE this store!! It has such cute & fun stuff in here for sale. Prices are a hit or miss as they…read morehad some cute makeup-like bags for $10 which I found to be over priced since the material was thin & felt cheap. They have a wall with a bunch of gag gifts which I'm always up for pranking my friends & family. They're are some inappropriate things that are not children friendly but they did have some children's gifts in here so I would be careful about bringing your young children in here as there are things that as a parent you may not want them to see. Lots of magnets, stickers, lists on pads of paper, fake poop, baby onesies with hilarious sayings on them. Check out my photos' for some of the fun items for sale in here. This is a store you must stop in to check out.

I'm trying to understand what the big draw is for this place. Our hostess took us here and told us…read morehow amazing it is. I'd say there are some cute/ humorous things available to purchase. I'd also say for every item on that list there are 10 junk / ridiculous items of dollar store quality at tourist prices. I didn't see anything I'd say was truly unique. Essentially, it's a joke store, Spencer's, main street store and tourist shop all in one. The goal appears to be adult-ish humor, tho I'm guessing it's around the Ace Ventura level...

We love this shop! Beautiful location, highly recommend the Nectar Cafe on the property as well…read more The Bell Farm Shop has so many unique home and gift items, a lot of things we'd never seen before. Especially great for bird lovers, but they have a variety of items. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back to visit again!

Great off the Main Street store!! Worth the stop. Especially if you're a bird lover. There is a lot…read moreof thought, putting in this business at this location.

Now called ogunquit trading post. Definitely the most reasonably priced souvenir store I came…read moreacross in my New England travels.

When I'm traveling, the one thing that is always so difficult to find is postcards…read more I was excited to see this store on US 1; it looked like a dream come true. I got my fill of postcards and couldn't leave without buying a jar of made in Maine with Maine blueberries... Blueberry Jam. The photos on their web page show the tip of the iceberg that is the Trading Post. If visiting anywhere in the area, you will want to make this a must visit.

I absolutely adore visiting this beautiful gallery. It's perched on the southern Maine coast in a…read moresmall town, on a residential street. It feels tucked away like a secret. Theres limited parking, but an overflow lot helps. Even as you walk across to the entrance door, you'll see some artwork in the gardens. Inside, there are multiple rooms and the exhibits change throughout the year. The signage and commentary is excellent, and it's very well curated. The best part is the sculpture garden out the back, but the views of the ocean are quite distracting - so make sure you save time to wander around and take it all in! OMAA is well worth the visit.

A small and intimate museum, but very well curated! I visited for the Looking For America and…read moreAmerican Conversations exhibits. I liked that these exhibits didn't just feature art that was conventionally pretty, but rather featured works that were more provocative. This surprised me considering the museum is relatively small; I expected more traditional and old-fashioned works. I felt like each piece challenged the idea of what it truly means to be American. As an added bonus, the museum grounds are GORGEOUS. They are a must-explore when visiting Ogunquit. Next time I will bring a picnic blanket and plan to spend the day there. I think you can even take a dip in the ocean on their pebble beach. Overall such an amazing experience.

York Mercantile is a blend of antiques, vintage treasures, good garage sale finds, thrifting, and…read morelocally-made goods you might have otherwise only found at a maker's market. You could probably come once a week and find something new (that was either there before that you missed, or is just genuinely new to the shop). It's a curated and ever-evolving collection of all things country/cottage/colonial/farmhouse core: expect home decor, pottery, soaps, candles, jewelry, art, trinkets, statues, and more. A few of my favorite things about the spot: 1) it smells so good in here, 2) it's clean, 3) you are absolutely encouraged to take all the time you want perusing, 4) the dedication to local artisans, and 4) the "up and coming artists" wall that features kiddo-made items. Adorable. I ended up with a (one-of-a-kind) locally made vase and a locally made candle for $50. For HOMEMADE pottery? And a HOMEMADE soy candle? That's an amazing price, and my money goes back into my community and supports local artists. The next time you're looking to buy a gift for someone, treat yourself, definitely stop here!

Cute, well curated shop that opened March 1 2026…read more Local art, vintage items, coastal decorative pieces, seasonal things (Easter and Spring!!) It's a tight squeeze as the shop is inside an older and beautiful home. Prices are high.

why was it so hard to find some magnets in Portsmouth for souvenirs! lol well I finally found one…read morehere - A design and size that i actually preferred so im happy to have visited Tugboat alley. I was also able to purchase a souvenir long sleeved shirt. Items are pricey but i feel the quality was good enough. Lots of clothing to choose from but limited small souvenirs. Worth checking out!

The atmosphere was amazing. We sat out on the deck overlooking the water. It was beautiful. The…read moreservice was amazing. The selection all sounded so good it was hard to pick something to eat. BUT....the chowder. Best chowder I've ever had. EVER. Portsmouth is a beautiful area so you should definitely visit. And when you do go to Tugboat Alley and try the chowder.