The Top Shops for a Shopping Trip to Hallowell, Maine

Antique Shops Abound in Hallowell, Maine, but Some One-of-a-Kind Shops Are Not to Miss

Many antique shops line downtown Water Street and fill all parts of Hallowell, Maine, as do food establishments and typical local shops making any shopping trip a rewarding experience. One of these antique shop is Josiah Smith's Antiques specializing in 18th, 19th and 20th century glass and ceramics, among other things. Food shops are widely varied from Lucky Gardens for Chinese food to The Liberal Cup, an Old World English style pub serving homemade food. Two charming and essential local business shops are Hallowell Seafood and Produce, featuring farm fresh goods from jellies to baked beans to maple syrup and Maine turkeys, and Corner Music and Clock Shop selling sheet music, piano tuning and clock repair. But, besides all this, there are some one-of-a-kind shops, unique to a shopping trip in Hallowell, Maine that should not be missed.

First, for adding fun and frolic to a shopping trip - and some good muscle building - on a pleasant spring, summer or fall day, is Farmingdale Kayak and Canoe Rentals. This specialty shop is located at 27 Northern Ave, away from Water Street and to the south of Hallowell. It is, in fact, up the road a little - that being Route 201 - in Farmingdale, a little town between Hallowell and Gardiner. Not only are kayaks and canoes available for rentals, tours and trips can be arranged. In winter, snowshoes for the winter-hardy can be rented. And, pleasant news, free lessons are given with all rentals. The owner, Daniel P. Albert, is a registered Maine Guide and can be reached at 207-582-1916. Daniel is open seven days a week and requests that you kindly phone ahead. He can also be reached by e-mail at danpalb@aol.com and has a website at http://www.farmingdalekayakrentals.com . This is one shop not to miss - paddling on the Kennebec River is akin to bliss.