The Maine Field Guide

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Twenty ways into 1,350+ curated Maine businesses — makers, retailers, and the products they carry. Pick a category to see every business in the Guide — or search the full directory.

253 shops

Grocery & Food

Specialty foods, pantry goods, and farm-direct products from working farms and small-batch producers.

247 shops

Home Decor

Handmade pottery, textiles, lighting, and accent pieces with real Maine provenance.

216 shops

Clothing & Accessories

Independent-label apparel, locally sewn bags, and hand-knit accessories from makers statewide.

177 shops

Art & Music

Paintings, prints, photography, and handmade instruments from studios in every corner of Maine.

111 shops

Health & Beauty

Handcrafted soaps, balms, candles, and small-batch botanicals from Maine wellness makers.

108 shops

Brewery

Tasting rooms, canned releases, and merch from one of the country's great craft beer states.

100 shops

Outdoor Gear

Packs, paddles, surfboards, and ski gear built by people who actually use what they sell.

84 shops

Jewelry

Sea glass collections, sterling silver, and one-of-a-kind pieces from independent studios.

49 shops

Other

One-of-a-kind Maine shops that defy easy classification — and are worth discovering.

37 shops

Pets

Locally-made treats, durable gear, and supplies from family-owned pet shops.

26 shops

Books

New releases, Maine authors, and rare finds from the state's beloved independent bookstores.

25 shops

Kids

Handmade wooden toys, organic clothing, and curated gifts from family-owned shops.

22 shops

Coffee

Small-batch roasters, subscription beans, and craft espresso bars from Portland to the Highlands.

18 shops

Seafood

Oyster farms, lobster co-ops, and fish markets selling direct from Maine's working coast.

15 shops

Kitchen

Curated tools, cookware, and gourmet ingredients from Maine's independent kitchen shops.

10 shops

Retail

Specialty tools, heritage goods, and curated collections from locally owned stores.

5 shops

Restaurant

Lobster shacks and farm-to-table kitchens offering merch, gift cards, and prepared foods.

4 shops

Cafe & Bakery

Wood-fired bread, precise espresso, and pastries worth the line — many ship nationwide.

2 shops

Bar

Craft cocktail bars and neighborhood taprooms with merchandise and gift cards.

Unique stays

Hotel

Boutique hotels and Maine's most distinctive independent stays, region by region.