This place was AWESOME. It's a small store but they have utilized every single inch with a great…read morecurated arrangement of books, art supplies, and toys/puzzles/games. There are areas that are sorted by global region and then by prehistoric periods. They have interactive exhibits for kids (or adults) throughout all 3 floors of the store. 7-year-old would have been wild for this store and even as an adult saw so many cool books that I wanted. I managed to escape with only having purchased 2 books and a journal. The salesperson was very friendly and available if help was needed. Great selection of books, would much rather support an independent bookstore like this than a big box store or online retailer. Great value for being able to look through such a cool collection of books related to all things nature and science!

This was incredible!! It's a book store but also has a bunch of art installations and interactive…read moreexhibits. My kids LOVED it! So much to do and learn. They said it was their highlight from our trip to Maine!

Beautiful shop with traditional quilting fabric, linens, Japanese fabric, independent patterns, and…read moreother art supplies. Friendly and helpful staff

Nice selection of art supplies, but, very lacking in customer service. Not personable. Won't be…read moregoing back. ​

What a fun pit stop en route to Bar Harbor from Portland, Maine. The location and beautiful signage…read moremade pulling over a must! The two story store celebrating all things made in Maine is surrounded by hundreds of lupine plants and fun purple decor accents. The flowers in the yard are reason enough to stop. Upon stepping inside the shop, we were greeted with a friendly "hello" and the shells of homemade soap and dried Maine lavender. The store is well organized and offers everything from baskets and blueberry teas to Maine maple syrup and quilts. We ended up purchasing a sachet of dried lavender and mini bottle of Maine maple syrup with painted blueberries on the bottle parking is very easy and note that they do not have a public bathroom. This is the perfect stop to find a true Maine souvenir for the road!

From the owner: The Lupine Cottage was established in 2004. It is a working Cooperative with 4 different levels of…read moremembership. We jury all of our products to ensure they are Made in Maine, high quality and unique. With each visit you will meet one of our Artisans, possibly demoing there skill, and creating a new product. We have annual events to celebrate our local talent, giving classes and demonstrations. A must stop if you are in the Belfast Maine area, located on Route 1. We welcome you to visit our website: www.lupinecottage.net and visit our face book page. We open in April, weekends only Friday and Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-3. From May - December 24th we are open daily Monday - Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-3.

Not only do they have everything you need for arts, crafts, and office supply, but they're nice and…read morehelpful. A real local business, with specialty items you may not find in the big box stores. I always took the place for granted when I lived in Waterville, but recently, after moving from the area, when I was trying to find some drafting supplies locally or online, I realized that I might as well call Berry's and have them ship the items if I was going to have someone else do it anyway. Sure enough, Michael had no problem throwing the few things in a pouch and sending them off to me - and cheaper than they were being listed for on the major online retailers.

Great place for any craft or art supply. Very helpful owner and staff. Even if it is something…read morelittle that you need they are more than willing to help.

A wide variety of art supplies and a kindly and knowledgeable staff. Our school has been shopping…read morehere for over ten years.

What a fabulous store. There was an amazing person working that was so kind and interesting.The…read more store is so well organized. I was able to buy some beautiful cards that I will frame to remind me how much I love Maine.

Island Artisans is located on Bar Harbors main Street heading towards the docks. It's a great place…read morefor a one of a kind present or souvenir. Everything is made by local artisans, and many pieces look to be one of a kind. They have wall art, blown glass, yarn art, and lots of pottery. The prices are a little high until you find that thing you love. Then they seem absolutely perfect because if you're traveling, you may find something close but never that exact piece again. The woman at the register was very friendly. I would expect she'd have been able to provide additional background, should I have asked.

I always love buying things made by local artists and makers. I was thrilled to see Island Artisans…read morein the mix of Bar Harbor shops! Everything inside was absolutely beautiful--glasswork, ceramics, woodworking, etc. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but soon a pair of cobalt stained glass earrings jumped out at me and I had to have them. The woman running the shop told me a little bit about the artist (Boothbay Harbor, I think he's from) and how she bought a cobalt glass pair of earrings from his collection the previous year, different design). They're gorgeous when the light hits them. Highly recommend stopping in to look at the array of human creativity on display!

Mainely Gallery & Studio, run by a super nice family, is a great place to find handmade art, with…read morean emphasis on glass art. The shop is well run and beautiful! But it's much more than an art gallery. Owners Brian and Stephanie also offer community classes and workshops so that people can find their inner artist / glass nerd and let them roam free! I do not think of myself as a very handy or crafty or artistic person, but I recently had the pleasure of taking a workshop to make "scrappy birds:" stained glass birds that are made out of scraps of glass. I went with my partner, who has been making stained glass art for a number of years (I have never done it before). We both had a good time and learned new stuff! Heather, the teacher, was approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned how to wrap the glass in copper foil, use a soldering iron and attach little legs and a tail to my scrappy birds. Heather took something that had seemed difficult and out of reach and made it understandable. Best of all, I got to take home my glass art birds and hang them in the window, where they catch the light and make me smile. This was a great way to while away a cold and snowy winter night! I'm excited to take more classes there. Perhaps I am crafty after all. :)

From the owner: Try Torchworking, Stained Glass, or Fused Glass lessons, and discover a gallery of Maine-made Fine…read moreArt. This gem showcases unique works in all media. Find jewelry, sculpture, housewares, and more made by Maine artisans working in glass, painting, ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, photography, and mixed media. Refresh with an espresso or baked good while exploring the gardens and gallery. Get creative with hands-on art experiences in the studio. Find the perfect memento of your travels in Maine, or a one-of-a kind gift for someone special. Easy visit - located on Route 1 in Belfast. Great stop with parking, food, restroom, deck, outdoor gardens, glass lessons, and a top-quality fine art made in Maine.

this lil market is cute but the sausage and other edibles are way over priced. i can drive to that…read moreEuropean Russian market in Westbrook for lot cheaper prices for goodies. The linens are way over priced too. i go online and get pure Ukraine Linen towels for half price on Etsy. not a big store.

Ingrids is a family tradition for us. Every year we get an ornament for our tree and it is the…read morefirst choice for gift shopping. I highly recommend

They have a great selection to choose from and my pottery came out great. My problem is the Lady…read morewho owns the place doesn't give off a nice vibe. She doesn't smile and we felt like we were almost a bother when we had questions.

Love this art store! Great supplies for artists and new little artists too. I like to come here for…read moregifts too!

Nice little store for a serious artist. Not exactly Blick or Jerry's but good for what you need in…read morean area that is target-rich for things to paint. Many things offered at a discount. Most artists visiting the area will probably bring their own supplies, but this is a good place for those things who forgot or find that they could use something else. The lady that appears to own the store seems to be an artist herself and can possibly give advice on where to find some subjects. The few customers who were there when I visited, seemed to be experienced artists who enjoyed chatting with the proprietor.