Shopping

Bethel Area Shopping

Bethel area offers an authentic shopping experience, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit.  You will not find the “Anywhere, USA” factory outlet/big box stores here but you will find more than two dozen shops, some on Bethel's Main Street and many scattered around the countryside.

• Ruthie's Boutique ~ woman’s clothing.
• Philbrook Toys, Fibers, Deelz Overstocks, Moosely Seconds
• Linda Clifford ~ Scottish & Irish Merchant.
• Bonnema Pottery
• True North Adventureware ~ Outdoor clothing and gear
• Maine Line Products ~ Gift shop featuring Maine items.
• Pooh Corner Farm ~ Greenhouse and gift shop, complete with Roo, Piglet, Rabbit and Eeyore.
• Sunday River Alpacas ~ Alpaca made clothing, yarn and fiber made right from the farm, or imported from Peru.
• Sunday River Gems ~ gold & silver jewelry with Maine Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Amethyst & Watermelon Tourmaline.
• Timberlake’s Home Store ~ Shaker furniture reproductions.
• Books n’ Things
• Mt. Mann Jewelers ~ jewelry that features gemstones mined locally in Maine.

North Conway Area Shopping  

Only a little over 1 hour drive away, North Conway is considered one of the top New England shopping destinations. Boasting over 200 nationally-recognized manufacturers outlets, boutiques, antique and craft shops, it attracts visitors from all over the world because of the tax-free shopping!

• Outlet Shopping  
  Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Plus and a few other outlet malls are at the forefront of the outlet shopping available in Mt. Washington Valley. Offering more than 100 nationally recognized brand name manufacturer outlet stores between the two, shoppers will find some of their all-time favorites including L.L. Bean, Nike, GAP, Brooks Brothers, Polo Ralph Lauren, Orvis, OshKosh B’Gosh, Jockey, Brookstone, Chuck Roast, and many more. With newly expanded retail space, Settler's Green now occupies two locations across the street from one another on Route 16.  In addition to those found at Setters’ Green, look for local manufacturers including Ragged Mtn., Framed Art Outlet, and Lennox. They can all be found along a one-mile strip of Route 16 in North Conway.
  
• Specialty Shopping 
  Much of the specialty shopping including boutiques and gift shops is found in North Conway Village, just north of the “outlet strip”. Choose from such wonderful purveyors of New England Products and gifts at Zeb’s Country Store (the largest collection of New England specialty products in the country), On A Clear Day. You’ll find beautiful hand made jewelry and goods at the League of NH Craftsman, Beggar Pouch, Spectrum Gifts and Essence of Art. The Handcrafters Barn is a 365-day virtual craft fair with over 300 booths offering hand-made items from throughout New England. Sports shops with all the options of on the outdoors Mt. Washington Valley offers, there are a wide range of sports, bicycle and ski shops throughout the Valley. Ski shops turn their focus to cycling, hiking and outdoor gear in the summer. Look for a wide range of summer and winter sports equipment and apparel at Joe Jones, Stan & Dan’s, Dave’s Golf Shop, Jack Frost Ski Shop in Jackson, Eastern Mountain Sports, Ragged Mountain Equipment, Sports Outlet Shop, specializing in biking, paddling and kayak equipment in the summer months. There are also 10 antique stores carrying treasures throughout the Valley, and galleries galore too.

  Estimated Time: 1+ hour
  Estimated Distance: 50+ miles

Freeport Area Shopping 

Freeport is a beautiful coastal Maine village with over 170 upscale outlets, designer shops, eclectic boutiques, B&B’s, hotels, fantastic restaurants & casual cafes. Home to the world-famous L.L.Bean and to numerous outdoor adventures.  For a lists and web links to all stores, click on http://www.freeportusa.com/FreeportShopList.html.

Estimated Time: 2 hour
Estimated Distance: 70 miles