Guide
to Retail Shopping in Downtown Gloucester and
it’s Villages
This
guide was created to share with you information about the
number of great retail shops that Gloucester offers. The
downtown is full of interesting stores that offer gifts, clothing,
jewelry, gourmet food items, locally created art and much,
much more. In addition to our historic downtown, many
of our village neighborhoods also offer shopping opportunities. This
information can be found at the end of this listing. There
are also many service related businesses that can cater to
your needs ranging from a spa treatments to carpeting for that
home you are just about to purchase in Gloucester. Your
hotelier will be happy to help you with those special requests. Please
enjoy your shopping experience and come back and see us soon.
ANIMAL KRACKERS...... 232 Main St., (978)
283-1186....Offering a full line of accessories for all your
dog and cat needs, including apparel, toys and delicious treats.
AUDREY’S
FLOWER SHOP .…..38
Railroad Ave., (978) 283-2171….Fresh flowers and plants.
BANANA’S......78
Main St., (978) 283-8806......Men’s
and women’s vintage clothes.
BLANCHARD JEWELERS.....222A Main St., (978)
283-1185....Fine jewelry and repairs.
BODIN HISTORIC PHOTOS.....82
Main St., (978) 2524 ….Extensive collection of historic
photos, modern photos and art.
CAPE
ANN MUSEUM SHOP ….27 Pleasant
St., (978) 283-0455 .…Books, ship models, notecards
and other gift items.
COMMON CROW NATURAL MARKET......6
Elm St., (978) 283-1665…..Common Crow is a full service Health
Food/Gourmet shop specializing in local and organic products:
produce, meats,dairy,bulk herbs & spices, packaged grocery,
store made grab & go food, supplements,skin care and beauty
products. Excellent customer service & knowledgeable
staff are their trademark.
CORMORANT SHOP......139
Main St., (978) 281-9533…..Offering
women’s and men’s clothes, unique nautical
neckties, and gift items.
CVS PHARMACY....177
Main St., (978) 281-2450 …..Pharmacy
and seasonal items.
DOGTOWN BOOK STORE......132 Main St., (978)
281-5599....Purveyor of antique and used books.
DRESS
CODE CONSIGNMENT SHOP ......159
Main St., (978) 281-2888....One of a kind store. You
never know what you will find at The Dress Code...established
1998.
EATON APOTHECARY …76 Prospect St., …(978)
283-2765 ….Pharmacy
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE …..143 Washington
St., (978) 281-1456 ….An array of low cost and seasonal
items.
FISHERMAN’S
OUTFITTERS …20 Main
St., (978) 281-0858 ….Recreational fishing equipment
and accessories.
FREEDOM DIVE SHOP, …63 Rogers St.,
(978) 283-0144 …Full service dive shop.
GABRIELS, LTD.......100 Main St.,(978) 281-1313....Antiques
and fancy goods.
GLOUCESTER
ESTATE BUYERS......45
Main St., (978) 283-0084....Estate and new gold and silver
jewelry and coins.
GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER GIFT SHOP ….9
Harbor Loop, (978) 281-0470 …Marine and nautical gift
items.
GLOUCESTER
MUSIC......210
Main St., (978) 281-4874....Drop in and discover a little bit
of everything musical. Special 10% off any
guitar excluding consigned items.
GREENLIFE, COMMON CROW......196
Main St., (978) 283-1255.....Greenlife is the North Shore’s shop
for green living. Organic bed, bath, body and baby; Fairly
traded and locally made gifts and crafts; Air and water filtration systems; Organic,
sweat shop free clothing.
HARBOR GOODS......33
Main St.,(978) 282-1550....Cape Ann’s source for the entire “Life is Good” range.
HARBOR LOOP GIFTS at the Building Center.....One
Harbor Loop, (978) 283-3060....Take a memory home from Harbor
Loop Gifts.
HOUSE
OF THE RAVEN......141
Main St., (978) 281-1624....The Raven offers a wide selection
of fine silver & gold
jewelry, gifts, art prints and ready made frames, in addition
to having a full custom framing service on site. They
also carry souvenirs, t-shirts, and nautical items.
KIDS CLOSET......(978)
282-8999....A children’s
resale boutique.
KIDS UNLIMITED......186
Main St.,(978) 281-4350....Quality children’s apparel at affordable prices. Sizes
preemie to 6X/7, boys and girls, classic to todays fashion. Accessories
(socks, tights, hats, bonnets), Red Sox, Rainwear, Gund, Ganz,
Ty, Plush and Musical and much more.
LARSEN’S
SHOE STORE.....131 Main St.,
(978) 283-2462.....They carry Nunn Bush, Propet, Minnetonka,
Mootsies Tootsies, Keds, Avia
LITTLE RIVER JEWELRY …..17 Duncan
St., (978) 281-4567 ….Handcrafted and custom design
sterling silver jewelry.
LOCAL COLORS GALLERY....121
Main St., (978) 283-3996....Gloucester’s oldest Artisan’s
cooperative featuring paintings, photography, stained glass,
pottery and more.
MAIN
STREET ARTS & ANTIQUES......124
Main St., (978) 281-1531..... Specializing in books, fine art,
antiques, jewelry, stamps, coins, photos, postcards, ephemera
and much more, they
also appraise, buy, sell or consign for sale or auction,
estates or single items.
MARK ADRIAN SHOES......103
Main St., (978) 283-4343....”Quality shoes for the entire family” Featuring
such fine brands as...Merrell, Ugg, Keen, Stride Rite, Dansko,
Clarks, Crocs, New Balance, Birkenstock, Teva, Earth, Vans,
Sperry Topsider SAS.
MYSTERY
TRAIN RECORDS.....21 Main St., (978)
281-8911....Unique store....used music, vinyl/c.d.s/dvds
and more....
NELSON’S......248
Main St., (978) 283-5675....They have served Gloucester Fishermen
for 150 years selling commercial rain gear, boots & gloves
along with men’s
clothing to wear on shore.
PALAZOLA’S SPORTING
GOODS......85
Main St., (978) 283-9180....Sports goods, active wear, sneakers. All
major brands.
PAST & PRESENT
SHOPPE ….30 Railroad
Ave., (978) 282-4300. New and gently used clothing, jewelry
and household items.
PEARL’S....222 Main
St., (978) 281-0707....Vintage clothing, furniture, gifts and
collectibles.
PISCES......96
Main St., (978) 282-0900....Functional and decorative glass
and ceramics...women’s and baby
clothing, jewelry, candles and much more....Bring
this in for 20% off a single purchase.
RUSSELL’S
FLORIST …..18
Eastern Ave., ….(978)283-0700 …..A full service
flower shop.
SAGE FLORIST......269 Main St., (978) 282-9582....A
full service flower shop, specializing in weddings, parties
and unique giftware.
SEASONS ON MAIN......130
Main St., (978) 283-3235....Fine women’s apparel for all seasons. Featured
brands are Tribal, Nomadic Traders, Putumayo, plus the fabulous
Tummy Tuck jeans. They carry silver and beaded jewelry. Also,
home goods, skin care, greeting cards, and undergarments, such
as the popular Spanx brand. Bring in this
ad for 20% off any one full price clothing item.
STATE OF THE ART GALLERY II …..18
Pleasant St., (978) 282-5426 ….Fine art.
STONE LEAF......57 Main St., (978) 282-3334....Featuring
Vera Bradley, Mariposa and Caspari
STUFF......161
Main St., (978) 282-9555....STUFF has many unique items including
antiques and collectibles from furniture to Knick-Knacks! They
carry many new and affordable items...touch-on and dimmer
lamps with scented oil plates, battery operated scented candles,
jewelry, coasters, joke gifts, and many other gift items. Bring
in this ad for a 20% discount on previously owned merchandise
over $30.00, 10% off of previously owned merchandise $10.00
and under. Just
come in and ask for the best price!
SUNSHINE DESIGN.....115 Main St., (978) 879-8325....Handmade
jewelry in sterling silver and contemporary paintings.
THE ART ROOM......3
Center St., (978) 283-0606.....A small shop that looks like
it belongs in Soho, NYC making unique women’s clothing, often one of a kind pieces, using silks
and metallics, Japanese and embroidered yardage. The Art Room
creates clothing for your special event; mother of the bride
or groom, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or confirmation. They also
carry more casual, comfortable everyday wear and designer
jewelry and accessories to match.
THE BLACK SWAN.....122
Main St., (978) 282-1399....Unique gifts, jewelry, clothing
and home accessories. A truely
unusual experience. Bring this in for 10%
off.
THE
BOOKSTORE OF GLOUCESTER.....61
Main St., (978)
281-1548...Located in Gloucester’s
Historic West End, they have a wonderful collection of books.
THE CURTAIN SHOP....199 Main St., (978) 283-0555....Custom
window treatments, hardware, shades and draperies and some
small decorating items.
THE MAGIC SCARF COMPANY......180
Main St., (978) 282-8811 ext. 112.... “FLUFF WITH SUBSTANCE” Unique
ladies fashions & accessories....open 7 days year round.
THE
MENAGE GALLERY......134 Main St., (978)
283-6030....A unique gift and home furnishings store.
THE WEATHERVANE......153 Main St.,(978) 281-1227....Giftware,
souvenirs, clothing and custom pewter figurines of local lighthouses
and statues.
THREE LANTERNS ….7 Parker St., (978)
281-2080 ….Marine and fishing supply store now carrying
a large line of kayaks.
WINCHESTER
FISHING …..18
Washington St., (978) 281-1619 ….Recreational and
sports fishing equipment, supplies and bait.
TURTLE ALLEY CHOCOLATES …..91A Washington
St., (978) 281-4000 ….Delicious hand made chocolates
and confections.
VILLAGE SILVERSMITH......138
Main St., (978) 283-8811.....Celebrating the unique natural
beauty of the earth’s
most incredible stones, mounted in fine one-of-a-kind handmade
sterling silver settings. They are a family owned and
operated business and the specialty is the use of the finest & most
beautiful colored hard stones, many of them so rare they are
found in only one location on earth, mounted in finely hand
crafted nickel free sterling silver settings in a variety of
designs and styles. The most extensive selection of sterling
silver chains and silver charms available anywhere in the Northeast,
and an equally broad selection of silver link and cuff style
bracelets.
VIRGILIO’S …..29 Main St., (978)
283-5295 …..Groceria, bakery and deli carrying Italian
food items for your cooking pleasure.
WALGREENS DRUG STORES.....201 Main St., tel.
978 283 1344
BETH WILLIAMS STUDIO …17 Pleasant
St., …(978) 283-5566 …Handcrafted jewelry in
silver and gold featuring lampworked glass beads.
GLOUCESTER’S
SCENIC VILLAGES
MAGNOLIA AND WEST GLOUCESTER
PAULINE’S
GIFTS….512 Essex Ave.
(Rte. 133) ….(978) 281-5558 ….Hand painted gift
items.
DOROTHY’S
CASUAL SHOP ….23 Lexington
Ave., (978) 525-3741 …..Clothing store
SILENT SEED …..15 Magnolia Ave., (978)
526-1098….Exotic plants from all over the world.
EAST GLOUCESTER
CVS …6 Thatcher Rd. …..(978)
283-7480 ….Pharmacy and seasonal items.
AGAIN & AGAIN …195 E. Main St.,
(978) 407-7849 …Bags out of recycled sail cloth.
CAPE ANN DIVERS ….Cape Ann Market
Place/127 Eastern Ave., (978) 281-8082 ….Full service
dive and snorkeling store including gift items.
COVETED
YARN ... 121 East Main Street, (978) 282-8809 ...
First quality, luxury yarns at great prices, patterns, yarn
supplies
BRICKHOUSE BOARDS …..44 Bass Ave.,
(978) 281-0147 …Full service surf/skate/snowboard shop.
GOODWIN’S
PARTY SHOP …5 Pond
Rd. #2, (978) 281-2440 ….Party and paper goods.
RITE AID ….Cape Ann Market Place,
127 Eastern Ave., (978) 281-2720 ….Pharmacy
SECOND GLANCE …2 Pond Rd. #1, (978)
283-4298 …Gently used clothes, housewares and books. This
shop’s proceeds support the local food pantry.
ROCKY
NECK ART COLONY & EAST GLOUCESTER ARTS
DISTRICT
There
are many wonderful galleries and shops in this area. Please
ask your hotelier for a Rocky Neck Art Colony brochure so that
you don’t miss any of them.
NORTH GLOUCESTER
DAVID ARCHIBALD STUDIO ….9 Woodbury
St., (978) 283-5746 …Porcelain and stoneware dinnerware
and lamps.
MARTY
MORGAN – POTTER …428 Washington
St., (978) 281-3347 …An array of stoneware and porcelain pieces.
TRADING POST ….427 Washington St.,
(978) 282-7744 ….Antiques and collectibles.
RTE. 128 NORTH
NICHOLS CANDIES …1 Craft Rd., (978)
283-9850 ….Candies hand made on site. A Gloucester
tradition.
