New England Shopping

Shopping in New England

New England has wonderful shopping opportunities. Whether you shop during your travels, by telephone, or the Internet the stores on this page offer a wonderful selection of items. Find a piece of New England to bring into your home from these fine businesses.

Stonewall Kitchen
2 Stonewall Lane
York, ME  03909
Toll-Free: 800-207-JAMS

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

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Stonewall Kitchen, the award-winning specialty food manufacturer and retailer began at a local farmers’ market in 1991. It now encompasses eight, soon to be nine, Company Stores, a Café and the new Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School located at our headquarters in York, ME. Walking into any of our stores, you are taken back in time with tin ceilings, schoolhouse lights, wainscoting and the aroma of good food simmering on the stove. Our helpful staff will encourage you to sample our product line that includes preserves, mustards, dessert toppings, grille sauces and more. You will also find distinctive items for the home and garden. Company Store Locations: South Windsor, Connecticut *Avon, Connecticut * York, Maine * Portland, Maine * Camden, Maine * Portsmouth, New Hampshire * Rochester, New Hampshire * North Conway, New Hampshire *National Harbor, Maryland (opening Fall 2008). Please visit stonewallkitchen.com for more information and store directions.

The Dinosaur Place
Nature’s Art Gift Shop
1650 Route 85
Montville, CT  06370
Phone: 860-443-4367

Discover an interactive science and nature adventure

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Distinctive gifts are just the beginning at Nature’s Art. Take home a natural work of art – the striking beauty of crystals, minerals and fossils add to the décor in any home or office. Unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry will have your friends green with envy. Nature’s Art offers the areas largest collection of educational toys from quality manufacturers including Klutz, Melissa and Doug, Manhattan Toy and so much more. If your interest includes designing your own jewelry, check out the bead department. Beads from all over the world including semi-precious gems, hand blown glass, and Swarovski crystal will help you create a piece that is uniquely yours. The Nature’s Art Gift Shop is a must-see shopping experience. Relax for lunch or a snack in Cobalt Café. Open Daily 10:00-6:00. Please call or visit website for holiday hours and closings.

Vermont Country Store
657 Main Street (Route 100)
Weston, VT  05161
Phone: 802-824-3184
Fax: 802-362-5977

Purveyors of the practical and hard-to-find

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When Vrest Orton opened the doors of The Vermont Country Store in 1946, it was the first restored rural store in the nation. Where else can you buy a wedge of aged Cheddar cut from a 38-pound wheel, a long-lost apothecary item, a red union suit, a Gilhoolie, then fill a bag with old favorites at the candy counter? Stocked to the rafters with practical and hard-to-find merchandise you can¹t find anywhere, The Vermont Country Store has something for everyone. Experience our stores in Weston (Rte. 100; 802-824-3184) and Rockingham (just off I-91 on Rte. 103; 802-463-2224), open daily, 9-5:30.

Dine on home-cooked New England fare at Weston¹s Bryant House Restaurant (802-824-6287), open daily, 11-3:30; Fri. & Sat. 11-8.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Main Bookstore
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115
Phone: 617-267-9300

One of the world’s great art museums

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Items in our Shop have an artistic or historic significance and are inspired by the rich heritage of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s collection. Our mission is to create unique gifts that educate, entertain, and enlighten. What will you find this time? Choose from inspiring books, prints, decorative items for your home, jewelry and children’s items.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Faneuil Hall Bookstore & Shop
3 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA  02109
Phone: 617-720-1266
Fax: 617-720-1285

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Items in our Shop have an artistic or historic significance and are inspired by the rich heritage of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s collection. Our mission is to create unique gifts that educate, entertain, and enlighten. What will you find this time? Choose from inspiring books, prints, decorative items for your home, jewelry and children’s items.

Olde Mistick Village
Coogan Boulevard (Just off I-95 at Exit 90)
Mystic, CT  06355
Phone: 860-536-4941

Open Year Round

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A world apart from the ordinary mall experience, Olde Mistick Village, with its unique collection of over 60 shoppes, stores and restaurants, has become a favorite shopping center for local residents as well as the many visitors who come into the Mystic area from around the world. A day at Olde Mistick Village is more than simply a day of shopping -- The village is colorful year 'round and features easy strolls and duck pond as well as many special events and entertainment in our Gazebo. Few places offer as many gift shopping opportunities as does Olde Mistick Village. Many one-of-a-kind, handmade items are imported from throughout the world. A great selection of brand-name gifts is always available at competitive prices.

Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
200 Sable Oaks Drive
South Portland, ME  04106
Phone: 207-871-8000
Toll-Free: 800-752-8810  800-228-9290 Reservations
Fax: 207-871-7971

Just minutes from historic downtown Portland

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Situated on beautiful Casco Bay near downtown Portland, the Portland Marriott places visitors close to regional attractions like Portland’s delightful Old Port District, Old Orchard Beach, the Sable Oaks Country Club, Portland Head Light, and the Portland Art Museum. Close to I-95 and Portland International Jetport, the Portland Marriott, with 222 rooms and five suites, is a luxurious place to unwind, play, or work. Rooms offer many features for business travelers, such as wireless high-speed Internet access. Many rooms also include speaker phones, voice mail service, and two-line phones. When it is time to relax, movies, videos, and pay-per-view television programming is available. Other conveniences include business centers, express check-in and check-out, and shuttle service to and from Portland International Jetport and Maine Mall.

Museum Store - Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA  01103
Phone: 413-263-6800

Art, history, science, and a Dr. Suess sculpture museum!

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The Museum Store at the Springfield Museums features unusual selections that will spark a child’s creativity or appeal to adults looking for something special. The Store specializes in the work of artisans from the region, such as blown-glass planets and vases by Josh Simpson, luxurious hand-dyed and hand-woven scarves, one-of-a-kind silver and gemstone jewelry by designer Bianca Zoe, and other examples of fine craftsmanship. In addition to being the source for Dr. Seuss books, toys and games, the Store carries wonderfully creative science and craft kits for children, fantastic books, and a large selection of Folkmanis puppets of realistic animals and imaginary creatures. Both little girls and collectors will love the Ellis Island dolls representing immigrant children, and the adorably costumed Bearington Bears. Shoppers don’t need to pay museum admission to visit the Museum Store, and parking is free.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA  02109
Phone: 617-523-1300
Fax: 617-523-1779

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace offers a unique mix of entrepreneurial merchants, artisans, restaurants and nationally recognized shops. The Quincy Market Colonnade, one of the largest and most visited food halls in the world, is home to over 40 food stalls. It’s a melting pot of fresh homemade delicacies from all over the world. The world famous Bull Market is home to over 38 specialty carts. Local artisans and entrepreneurs work to bring you a treasure trove of merchandise not found in your typical retail store. For information call 617-523-1300.

Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth
10 Plaza Way
Plymouth, MA  02360
Phone: 508-747-5000
Fax: 508-747-0082

The Perfect Choice for You’re Stay in Historic Plymouth, Massachusetts

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Located at the junction of Route 44 (at exit 7) and Commerce Way, the Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth is located just minutes away from Colony Place, one of the regions largest open-air retail centers. Our traditional, 122 rooms offer everything you need for a pleasant, comfortable stay while you shop. Amenities include complimentary "One the House" hot breakfast, wireless high-speed internet access, laundry facility, a convenience shop, an indoor pool and spa, and a fitness room. There are also 2 hospitality suites, ideal for small gatherings of family and friends or business meetings, And our King Suites offer a separate living and sleeping area and in-room kitchen amenities; refrigerator, microwave and a wet bar. You’ll also enjoy a coffee maker, full size iron and ironing board and 2 line phones with voice mail in every room.

Hampton Inn Franklin-Milford
735 Union Street
Franklin, MA  02038
Phone: 508-520-2999
Fax: 508-520-6500

Check out our Shop & Drop Package

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If it's shopping you have on your list of things to do, Wrentham Village Premium Outlets is just three miles from the Hampton Inn hotel. A charming New England setting welcomes you to over 170 stores and specialty shops. Whether you are here on business, traveling through the area to visit family and friends, attending a New England Patriots game or going to see your favorite entertainer, the Hampton Inn Franklin/Milford hotel is your home away from home. We also offer a "Shop & Drop" Shopping Package; stay at the closest hotel to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and you receive a voucher for a coupon book to the Outlets, a shoppers survival bag including a map, candy, water and a snack. This package is flying off the shelf, so call today for pricing.

Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick
1360 Worcester Street
Natick, MA  01760
Phone: 508-653-8800
Fax: 508-653-1708

Crowne Plaza -the rate stays the same at $139

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Stay with us in the largest retail destination in New England. The Crowne Plaza Hotel, on the Natick / Framingham line is MetroWest Boston's premier hotel, close to the Natick Mall, Shopper's World, Jordan's IMAX Theatre and lots of other stores. Our great shopping package includes deluxe overnight accommodation, car parking, hot breakfast and shuttle transportation to local retail stores and malls. Plus, receive a $25 Natick Mall gift certificate with our compliments. If your loved one deserves a special treat, or if you're looking for the perfect getaway with friends, the Crowne Plaza Ultimate Shopping Package is the answer. Valid through August 31.