Located right on Bearskin Neck in Rockport, Ma. Shore Thing is such a cute shop! Jenn, the owner…read moreis amazing! She runs such a great shop. So many cute things, from jewelry to clothes. I love the earring and bracelets. She also sells Twist perfumes which my mom and I love! The Maui soaps are amazing as well. Pricing is reasonable as well. Cheryl and Gracie are usually there when Jenn isn't and they are both nice as well! Definitely a must stop on Bearskin Neck!

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.

Love the country store still! Still as good as always! They still have the candy in my previous…read morereview as well as Rockport souvenirs like magnets, post cards, etc. They have mugs, some hot sauces, they also have popped popcorn for $1, seltzers (usually polar but I've seen flavors vary)and soda. Staff is alway friendly too . Always a nice stop on Bearskin Neck.

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.

Bought two beautiful pair of earrings at a very reasonable price. So happy I found this store.read more

I didn't buy anything but I wanted to!…read more I spent much of yesterday crystal shopping as I was hunting for a new ring. I stepped into this special space and told the older gentleman what I was looking for. He was so kind and opened every case for me to try rings on while I had my son in his infant carrier. He made me laugh and out me at ease. I kept apologizing for trying on every ring because I wanted to find "the one." It didn't end up being at this store but I would go back and certainly send folks his way! What a kind soul with a beautiful collection of jewels. Get your booty there ASAP!

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.

A great mix of local products and specialty products that are hard to find. The deck on the back…read morealso had an amazing view of the harbor.

Rude employees!! I made a purchase and the 2 employees continued their conversation, never…read moreacknowledged me or said a word. No greeting, no thank you, nothing. Really regret buying anything there. Won't make that mistake again.

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!

Lilia made the experience in this gift show such a living delightful one! I thought she was the…read moreshop owner as she was so full of passion and care for the items. I hope the owner of this shop sees her as the asset that she is! I will be back just because of her! Visited Sunday September 1, 2019

Alexander's Pottery store is on my favorite stretch of Bearskin Neck, and kind of easy to walk by…read moresince the outside of the store really doesn't stand out. Inside though, the merchandise is really nice and unique. Obviously, all sorts of pottery pieces, and other decorative pieces by local artists. Knick knacks abound, and there's also some CDs and jewelry. Prices are aimed at tourists who want to buy a special piece of pottery crafted in Rockport. Local people won't buy their pottery at a place like Alexander's. Most shops in Rockport are like this: jacked up prices so a tourist can buy a "special" piece that people who live here know better than to buy. That being said, it is a pretty cool shop for browsing. I can't say I've ever purchased anything there. They have plenty of customers though, and the clerk is always friendly, if not a bit stand-offish. Be sure to pop in and look around.

Betsy's work is gorgeous, and she's lovely, to boot. I'm thrilled to have found her and incredibly…read moregrateful that she elected to help me when she was already swamped with holiday orders. I couldn't have asked for a better experience from start to finish. 10 stars.