Must-see shopping in Down East

  • Black Dinah Chocolatiers

    Down East

    Chocolate lovers will go weak in the knees at this delightful shop near the epicenter of Blue Hill. Artisanal, handmade chocolates are made with fresh…

  • Monica's

    Down East

    Chocolate lovers shouldn't miss a visit to this wondrous confectioner located on the main road leading into Lubec. You'll find delicacies of all sorts,…

  • Brooklin General Store

    Down East

    Though the General Store has been around since 1872, there's plenty of youthful verve to the place. You'll find craft beer, a good wine selection, local…

  • Wild Blueberry Land

    Down East

    The kitsch factor is high at this whimsical emporium dedicated to Maine's best-loved berry. Walk into the blueberry-shaped building and load up on pies,…

  • Compass Rose Books

    Down East

    New in 2018, the Compass Rose offers a thoughtfully curated selection of fiction and nonfiction, with plenty of shelf space dedicated to Maine authors and…

  • Blue Hill Books

    Down East

    Just uphill from the waterfront, Blue Hill Books is a treasured resource. You'll find loads of titles by authors based locally and in wider Maine. It has…

  • Blue Hill Wine Shop

    Down East

    Offers a thoughtfully curated selection of wines (including some unusual varieties) as well as cheeses, coffees and made-to-order sandwiches. The shop…

  • Leaf & Anna

    Down East

    An enticing place to browse for gifts, this small store has a well-curated selection of pottery and glassware, soaps, skincare products, tea towels, jams…

  • Dry Dock

    Down East

    This colorful shop on Stonington's main drag has plenty of temptations, including jams, lobster-shaped chocolates, scarves, wool sweaters, jewelry, boldly…

  • Rooster Brother

    Down East

    Pull over at Rooster Brother, a kitchenware boutique that also sells amazing roasted coffee. Step downstairs from the retail store for a coffee sample,…

  • Sherman's

    Mount Desert Island

    Inside Maine's oldest bookstore (established 1886) you'll find books, maps, magazines, toys and oodles of Maine-themed souvenirs.

  • Isle au Haut General Store

    Down East

    Pick up essentials from this small grocery store located 400m from the town dock (when arriving by ferry, turn left at the main road, which will lead you…