9 Best Places to Shop in Blue Hill, Blue Hill Peninsula

In addition to having a well-rounded selection of books, magazines, and stationary, this fabulous independent bookstore co-sponsors many literary events throughout the year. 

In a restored barn and Cape-style house, one of Blue Hill’s earliest residences, this shop carries more than 3,000 carefully selected wines, as well as cheeses, breads, groceries, local and imported beer, cider, cooking ingredients, and coffees and teas.

Set in what was once a department store, this gallery sells fine art; contemporary fabric, metal, wood, glass, and ceramic decorative items and housewares; and jewelry and accessories. Everything is handcrafted by a diverse group of established and emerging Maine artists.

This retail space sells gift items from Brooklin-based Leaf and Anna, an Art Box vending machine that offers tiny works form local artists, fun clothing and accessories from Hannah B. Designs, and refurbished art deco home goods from La Maison Rehash. 

This gallery sells 19th- through 21st-century Maine and New England landscapes and seascapes by nationally recognized and emerging artists who work in a variety of media. It also carries the proprietor's own photography.

This unassuming, two-story space focuses on contemporary painting and sculpture. The gallery is often used as a venue for performance art and poetry readings as well. 

On exhibit here are oil and watercolor paintings, hand-color engravings, and woodcut birds and flowers.

The merchandise in this shop includes throw pillows and blankets, doormats, candles, pot holders, bath and body products, sweatshirts, T-shirts, baby onesies, hats, and bags. All of the items are sassy and equitably sourced. Take a break from shopping with a craft cocktail at The Brick Block, an adjacent bar.

The toys in this trim, tidy shop are artfully arranged in colorful displays. There's something here for everyone, regardless of their age.