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SHOPPING
The unbelievably great thing about The Maine Beaches is that no matter where you
are, we have a place for you to shop. So we’ll skip right to the details with a run-down
on what to shop for and where to go when you take a break from the beach.
The Maine Beaches has
it all: whether you’re
looking for the newest
in designer fashion or
treasures from the past.
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In Kittery, shop at our world-class outlets. Paradise. Mecca. Nirvana. Call it what
you will, this is the spot to get the deals on the best brands direct from the makers’
factories. Clothes. Home goods. Books. Toys. Gifts. Jewelry. Anything and everything.
You’ll find the heart of the Kittery Outlet phenomenon just a couple miles north of
the state line (or hop off the first exit in Maine and head north). But make sure your
traveling companions know you are headed there, ‘cause it may be a while before
they see you again.
Wells is the place for antiques. Looking for early American iron work? Nautical brass?
Primitive and farm pieces? Professional dealers with an eye for vintage style prowl
the coastal byways and back roads of New England, bringing it all to this first-rate
deal destination along US1 in Wells and Arundel, where 50 or more malls, galleries,
and shops represent several hundred Maine dealers. And make sure to be around
for the Kennebunk Antique show in August or during October for the York and
Ogunquit’s Arts and Antique Fest.
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Downtown Kennebunk
Abacus, Ogunquit
No visit to The Maine Beaches would be complete without spending a little time
downtown along our countless and quaint shop-lined streets. In Ogunquit, Main
Street is a great start, then follow Shore Road down to iconic Perkins Cove for more
shopping. York Village is home to many shops featuring hand-made and artisanal
goods (on York Street). In Kennebunk, Downtown and Lower Village deliver the
goods for shoppers. If you still need a little more, Kennebunkport’s Dock Square in
is another splendid shopping destination.
In both Biddeford+Saco, Main Street is crowded with great stores leading visitors
down to the Saco River. Just off the turnpike The Shops at Biddeford Crossing offer
an array of shopping options. Old Orchard Beach and Ocean Park are home to
an array of locally owned shops featuring unique collections of Maine-made gifts,
delicious confections, clothing and beach-inspired wares.
Art collectors, ranging from those with a skilled eye to those looking for that certain
something special to tie a room together, should plan on visiting The Kennebunks
for its broad collection of fine art galleries. More casual art lovers will enjoy one of
the monthly Art Walks held in either Kennebunk or Biddeford+Saco.
Kittery Trading Post
TOP SHOPPING AREAS
Kittery Outlets, U.S. Route 1
Wells, U.S. Route 1
Ogunquit, Beach Street,
Shore Road, and Perkins Cove
Biddeford+Saco, Main Street and
the Pepperell Mill Campus
Arundel, U.S. Route 1
Kennebunk, Downtown and
Lower Village
Kennebunkport, Dock Square
York Village, York Street
For more about shopping destinations visit TheMaineBeaches.com.
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