This national chain store has what you need for all your Downeast adventuring. With a full grocery department, it’s a hub for stocking up before heading out.
Four Seasons of
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Find everything you need and then some in Ellsworth. From Main Street boutiques to iconic Maine retailers, there’s something for everyone.
While some coastal towns close down during the quiet months, Ellsworth’s stores stay open, welcoming locals and off-season visitors throughout the year.
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Walmart
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Reny’s
Quality merchandise, great value, and a truly unique shopping experience await you at the Ellsworth Reny’s. This Maine-based department store has been operating throughout the state for the past 75 years and carries clothing, home goods, grocery items, and more.
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L.L. Bean
This local outlet store for the nationally-popular, historic Maine outfitter brand has an ever-changing selection of clothing, outdoor gear, and home products. Significant savings over the company’s flagship store offerings are usually available.
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Curtis Family Shoe
A family owned and operated full-service shoe store stocked with a variety of footwear for men, women and children.
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Maine Kiln Works
This family run business brings together engineering, design, and the beauty of porcelain and stone. Their creations span the artistic and functional and they welcome visiting artists into their space.
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Hog Bay Pottery
Hog Bay Pottery is a summer destination offering hand-dyed wool and yarn products, as well as gas and wood-kiln fired pottery. If you visit outside of the summer season, a year-round, honor system shopping experience is offered.
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Atlantic Art Glass
This glassblowing studio and gallery are filled with the hand blown glass work of artist Linda Perrin — vases, bowls, jewelry, large wall pieces and small sculptural work. Linda’s work is collected the world over and is in the permanent collections of the Corning Museum of Glass and the Venice Glass Museum.
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Clothes Encounter
This thrift and consignment store is a local destination for clothing, home goods, and so much more.
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The Bud Connection
Offering the freshest flowers and finest chocolates, the Bud Connection has a wide selection of giftable items and can create a custom bouquet for any occasion.
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The Dream Catcher
A family-owned and operated antique and collectibles group shop with over 80 vendors spread over 3 stories for maximum treasure hunting. Located on Main Street in the downtown core.
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Mimi’s Craft Basket
Mimi’s Craft Basket sells one-of-a-kind items, including Downeast souvenirs, handmade by Mimi herself. Mimi says if you can dream it, she can make it.
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Old Creamery Antique Mall
A family owned and operated antique shop full of the personal touches you’ve been searching for. Bring your sense of discovery when you visit the Creamery, as there’s a wide assortment of collectibles waiting for you to explore.
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Union River Book and Toy Co.
A combination book and toy store with fun for all ages. New and used books fill the shelves…At least the ones that aren’t full of toys, stuffed animals, puzzles, and general enjoyment for the young and young at heart.
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Toko
This boutique in the heart of Ellsworth’s historic downtown is full of women’s clothing, bags, jewelry, home goods, and gifts. A flair of fun and funky rounds out the inventory; you’re sure to find something unique.
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Elizabeth’s Fine Goods
This boutique offers an elevated collection of fine goods for the closet and home. In need of a hostess or baby gift, classic Downeast souvenir, locally-made self care and beauty supplies, or new outfit for a night out? Elizabeth’s has you covered.
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Vinyl Vogue
A vibrant music and record store offering a diverse selection of quality vinyl, guitars, and music-related accessories and gifts. Shares space with Trio and Black Moon Public House for an extra fun retail experience.
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Trio
A carefully curated collection of the best of Maine swag, souvenirs, home goods, books and handcrafted jewelry. Conveniently located in the same retail space as Vinyl Vogue and Black Moon Public House for a unique shopping experience.
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2nd to None Thrift and Gift
This fun resale boutique offers women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. The deals are, well…Second to None.
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Verizon
The Ellsworth Verizon store can help with your phone and tech accessories and needs.
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Union River Art & Frame
Tucked down School Street, Union River Art & Frame’s main focus is picture framing with some framed art and prints available for purchase.
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Striking Gold Jewelers
A quaint jewelry store full of custom made, one-of-a-kind pieces.
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The Rock & Art Shop
This eclectic Main Street boutique showcases local artisan products that celebrate all things natural history. Rocks, crystals, plants, small toys, paper and home goods, and more.
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Pyramid Jewelry Studio
Not your ordinary jewelry store. Run by craftsmen with skills honed by years of experience creating an ever-changing selection of comfortable, wearable and beautiful jewelry.
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Ellsworth Farmers Market
This bustling farmers market features a wide assortment of local vendors on Saturday mornings, from May through mid-November. Produce, baked goods, cheeses, and home goods may all be available.
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Cadillac Mountain Sports
One of Maine’s top performance outfitters, Cadillac Mountain Sports prides itself on unmatched customer service and product selection. If you’re looking for adventure, grab your gear here and get out there.
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Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques
Open year-round, this large antique, collectibles, and used book marketplace fills, you guesses it…a big chicken barn. They buy and trade constantly, ensuring that no two visits will be the same. Today’s collectors are sure to find something of interest on the shelves or in the stalls here.
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Super Shoes
With a wide selection of brands, this shoe store is one of the leading footwear retailer throughout the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.
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Poppy and Polka Dot Boutique
This locally owned boutique offers a variety of size inclusive women’s clothing and fashion accessories for every occasion.
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Marden’s
Marden’s tagline says it all – “I should have bought it when I saw it at Mardens.” This surplus store has an ever-changing inventory of goods and oddities, from quirky home goods and gadgets, to clothing and supplies from notable national brands.
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Bliss
A locally owned boutique offering apparel, jewelry, stationary, and self care and beauty supplies as carefully crafted as they are delightfully unique.
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Courthouse Gallery Fine Art
Founded in 2006 this gallery presents high-quality art through curated exhibitions in the historic Courthouse building at the intersection of Route 1 and the Surry Road (Rt 172). The gallery hosts solo and group exhibitions, artist’s talks, events and guest speakers year round.
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1A Relics
An antique consignment store with over 130 vendors, conveniently located along Route 1A as you approach Ellsworth from Bangor. This huge, eclectic store is open year round and makes a memorable start to your Downeast vacation.
