The Kennedy Gallery specializes in art prints, photography and customized frames. They exhibit portraits by Alan Chandler, Doug Hunt and Downe Burnes.
Tulips American Handcrafts is a local, independent retailer offering home goods and seasonal craft items. It offers calendars, mittens, blankets, unique jewelry, art work, home decor items, paintings, hand made goods and more. All craft work is locally made and the shop supports its local artisans and community. Local artists who's work is featured here includes Neil Troost, Maggie Nuhic, Sarah Minor, Kristen Fellows and Nina Fox.
This privately owned and operated shop is located in historical downtown Portsmouth. This rare gift shop has been serving the community since 2005. It specializes in rare rocks, minerals, fossils and sea shells. It also has window hangings, jewelry and other decor. A second store is located in Maine.
Crown Trophy provides an extensive selection of trophies, glass sculptures, plaques and medals. Custom projects of all sizes are available.
Prelude is located in historical downtown Portsmouth. It is a shop devoted to imported bath and beauty products, fine jewelry and gifts. Brands offered by the shop include Crabtree & Evelyn (London, England and USA); Dr. Hauschka Skin Care (Germany); Mistral Soaps (Provence, France); Mason-Pearson Hairbrushes (London, England); Moyall Fragrances (Bermuda). Fine jewelry as well as jewelry appraisals are offered by an experienced staff.
Bowl-O-Rama is a twenty-eight-lane center that is a popular place for family bowling. The center accepts reservations and offers space for birthday parties, league bowling and cosmic (glow-in-the-dark) bowling. Specials include Family Night every Thursday.
Gus and Ruby Letterpress is a paper boutique featuring artisan paper. It has stationary and offers custom made invitations to weddings, anniversaries, graduations and any other special occasion. It also sells small gifts for special occasions, including bags and other gifts.
Ireland On The Square offers Irish and Celtic gifts, clothing and jewelry and other unique gift items to take you back in time.
Barnes & Noble is a national bookstore chain that offers thousands of book titles in categories such as fiction, nonfiction, history titles, self-help and textbook and test preparation. In addition to books, the store also carries e-books, music, e-readers, magazines, stationary and writing supplies. This location features a Starbucks and free Wi-Fi. Check the website for upcoming events, such as author readings and book signings.
Treehouse Toys is located in historical downtown Portsmouth on Market St. This store sells toys for boys and girls of all ages. Its merchandise includes dolls, doll houses, trucks, plastic soldiers and the newest games and puzzles, with educational games among the mix. Toy musical instruments, outdoor sporting toys, puppets and ride-ons toys are also sold. The store offers more practical children's items, such as bedroom decor and bath items. It carries such brands as Alex, Bontempi, Broder, Ceaco, Corolle, Eco-Kids, Educational Insights and Eeboo. The store is nestled in a neighborhood that features several boutiques and restaurants.
Nahcotta is located in the heart of historical downtown Portsmouth. The gallery offers paintings of the contemporary abstract genre, and also sells other home decor, including furniture. It has jewelry and gifts and other artful household knickknacks. This store is an eclectic one, and is situated in an area where there are several unique shops, boutiques and restaurants. The clientele is diverse, including upscale bohemians, businessmen, working-class people and more. The shop is well laid out, with paintings, furniture and gift items spread throughout the spacious floor.
The Flower Kiosk has been serving the seacoast for more than 25 years. The Flower Kiosk supplies special events with flower arrangements, plants, and gift baskets. It also has corporate accounts. The store has shelves and displays with fresh plants and flowers, as well as small gifts to bring to an event or party. Customers can buy unique flower and fruit baskets and can have arrangements made in Victorian, English and Dutch style.