Excellent selection at exceptional prices!! We will definitely be back next summer!!!read more

Dropped in at this tourist shop to look for some gifts for family and didn't much like the…read moreexperience. The items here were similar to the other stores in the area, but the staff here followed us around the store and didn't really engage us past watching us shop. The prices here were higher than other shops in the area and in the end we walked out without anything in hand.

Great store. Tons of unique and crafty items. The staff were really nice and helpful. By far, my…read morefavorite store in the area. We did not leave empty handed. My credit card is exhausted. lol

Sometimes when you visit a coastal Maine town and shop around - the stores all blend together -…read morewith shelves filled with maple syrup, balsam stuffed sachets, blueberry dishes - you get the point. Well - this store sets itself apart in two ways. First - the items you find here - they are unique. Like a cribbage board that keeps track of wins/losses AND highest scoring hands! Or beer cozies made of wood with carved silhouettes of familiar Maine scenes! Or a piece of driftwood that has been altered to be an iPhone charging stand! The second way - and this is the part I kind of want to keep secret - but here I go - sharing!! There is a tiny 8 seat bar in the back corner of this store!! And - ALL of the spirits (wine, beer and liquor) are all Maine made!! There's even a menu section focusing on just cocktails with Allen's Coffee Brandy! Top that off with the fact the store/bar are owned by a wife/husband team! And that the bartender (husband) is verified engaging and if you have enough customers at the bar - he'll play the funnest musical guessing game!!

Take a turn off Main onto cottage street you will find some great shops! One of our favorites was…read morePeruvian Link. It was clean, displayed beautiful clothing for women, had a friendly, helpful staff and best of all (for us) were the Alpaca dolls. Our girls had been saving their money for months, waiting for something special. They were so excited to get their Alpacas! They have super soft hair and stand up perfectly, so they are great for cuddling or display.

This is a cure store full of items made from Alpaca fiber. I was heading to the summit of Cadillac…read moremountain for the sunrise so needed a warm pair of socks - I got an excellent, stylish pair of socks at a reasonable price here. I came in to look at the Alpaca toys but left with clothing thanks to the very helpful sales associate who was also very friendly and made me feel at home.

Confessions of a gear junkie. I buy way too much gear. Period. I'm often suckered in by a good deal…read more(which Alpenglow often has!) but I'm always brought back by great service. I'll skip shoddy service and pay a couple dollars more for good service. There's a reason I have made half a dozen orders from Alpenglow and I'll give you a hint: it's because their customer service rhymes with "awesome." Also rhymes with "excellent." If you don't believe me, log on to their web page, search the specials, save a boatload of money, and check your porch three days later. I promise you won't be disappointed. I haven't been, six times in a row (that's what she said). Thanks Alpenglow, for giving me an excuse to write this review and throw in a mediocre TWSS joke. Now I have gear to go sort, if you'll excuse me.

If I said Alpenglow was the all-time best of all time, your hyperbole-meter might start going off…read more However, your meter would be DEAD WRONG. Throw it in the trash. Wait for a sale at Amazon for a new one, maybe get last years model to save a little bit extra. You don't need the new pink-striped accents on the 2014 model. You might like them, but you don't need them. Anyway, back to Alpenglow. They rock! Countless times, I've searched for a random specific piece of gear online, and who not only has it in stock, but on sale?! Alpenglow. Not only are their sales timely and fantastic, but the customer service has been stellar, and the shippin' is quick and cheap/free. Trying to remember all the things I've bought here, maybe two sets of ice tools, cams, ice screws, pants, backpack, etc etc etc. All time best! EDIT: Incidentally, KennyB below sounds like an idiot. I give him 1 star.

This place was one of a few stores open in the off-season, offering a lot of Maine themed…read moremerchandise covering Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and their own "Cool As A Moose" brand. Prices are in line with any kind of touristy, souvenir, regional sort of merchandise. For this spring season, there are a lot of hoodies and long-sleeves. There are a lot of other items to choose from as well. Service was great. I made some small talk with the nice woman behind the counter and explained the crowd was up for April vacation week. Full season starts in May and I guess the place is a madhouse all summer. Five stars based on how much lighter my wallet was (willingly).

If you're in Bar Harbor and in need of Maine gifts for friends and family, this shop has an amazing…read moreselection of items that will tickle the fancy of all your loved ones. Prices range depending on the item but on par with pricing at other retail stores in the area. I picked up a few Moose themed sweatshirts for family and they all loved them.

We had the fortune of stumbling into this shop last summer and have been back many times since…read more The owner is very welcoming and creates very unique jewelry that make great gifts for women of all ages. I've bought pieces for (most importantly) my wife, employees, friends, nieces, etc. and everyone has loved them. We have also bought gifts for our boys and a piece of art, excellent.

Adorable shop with a unique collection of things, from handmade jewelry, original paintings, art…read moresupplies, charming clothing, and things for children. Eclectic books,and gift items.

I've been coming to Renys for over 20 years now. I always went to the location in Wells. It used to…read morebe an Ames department store years ago. Then we went to Saco and found one there. Every time we stayed in Saco, we went there. I had just finished my wonderful trip in Bar Harbor and we found Renys coming home . It's in Ellsworth and we saw it on the way in. It's a good 30 minutes from Bar Harbor. We wanted to come before but when you are doing Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor, you don't have much time. I am glad I came to see it. It is a big store, clean, and they have a great assortment of shoes, clothes, accessories. Always good prices. I wish I had more time, they were closing in 30 minutes. But I got to look around and remember the good old days of shopping in Renys. When in Maine, you have to come. It's a local store, only found in this state and it's truly fun to shop.

We love Reny's. It's a discount store but it carries Carhardtt, Columbia, Merrill boots, Teva…read moresandals and other name brands. The selection is always good at Reny's. You might be able to get items for cheaper if you follow sales, but when you can't find items at other stores, Reny's usually has it. When you're there, go to the spices and seasonings area and buy the Camp Mix. Camp Mix is a salt/Garlic/pepper seasoning that is great for meats, eggs, pasta and Bloody Mary's. The honey/cinnamon is perfect for oatmeal and toast. The Spud flavor is wonderful on pork and chicken. The staff is always helpful and pleasant.

This is. is a unique treasure of a place to find in the area, super organized and clean while…read moreoffering a great variety of items to suit your needs. Well lit, friendly staff and variety variety variety! You should stop in when you are in town!

Such a fun store to browse and shop. They have an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that are…read moreboth thrifted and new. Prices range from low to mid range. If you're looking for something fun and thrifted in Ellsworth, I definitely recommend stopping in for a gander.

aint what it used to be by a long shot. Don't know if its supply chain problems, North Face just…read morecutting back on what it produces or Cadillac Mountain Sport's own acquisition decisions, but it was really disappointing this year. Worse was the "Patagonia" shop, with virtually no Patagonia clothing, now carrying other 'sustainable' lines that aren't nearly up to Patagonia's original vision.

This North Face shop is located in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stopped by here with high expectations…read more Many of the other shops in town were having great sales because they were getting ready to close for the season. We were hoping that this North Face location would be the same. Unfortunately, they were not. Everything was still really expensive. Even the Sale items on the second floor were not good deals. Oh well, maybe next time. At least the guy working was cool.

This place is a gem. I've never had such a grand experience with a chocolate store. They have more…read morethan chocolate but their heart is the melting goodness. Monica is the treasurer of this castle. It's a beautiful home filled with chocolate! We were lucky to get a tour of where the chocolate was made. Monica was amazing. Such a kind heart and an amazing chocolatier. A must have is the hot chocolate. We are ruined for hot cocoa - this place makes liquid gold in the form of chocolate. We left with many gifts and a few for ourselves.

Amazing spot- I would even say to go out of your way to check it out!…read more They have a wide variety of items from chocolates to earrings to clothes to kid toys, etc. A lot of their items are either made in Peru or come from Peru. It honestly felt like walking in an adult candy store. Service was phenomenal. We were greeted right away and the cashier girl told us some cool fun facts about the spot! I bought some truffles for $14 and I honestly wish I would've bought way more. We got other chocolates (not pictured) and they were all delicious. The place is clean, organized, and not cramped inside. I was very impressed by this business! Can't wait to return one day!