10+ Perfect Maine Gifts for the Maine-iac in Your Life
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Looking for gifts for Maine lovers on your list? Maybe you have a friend who just moved to Maine (or moved away), or you want to surprise a partner with a trip to Maine. Or you’re just looking for Maine themed gifts for a boyfriend or girlfriend, mom, grandma, kid, or friend!
I’ve rounded up 15 wicked great Maine gifts (some of which are made in Maine) that are great for anyone on your list.
Down East Maine Wall Calendar
Down East magazine publishes some of the most stunning images from all over the state. What better way to enjoy a selection of Maine photographs all year than with a beautiful 2024 wall calendar?
Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
For the travel-loving, adventurer type, the DeLorme Maine atlas is a classic. Maybe they already have one (or five), but another copy won’t hurt, especially since it was updated in 2022.
This would be a fun way to surprise someone with a trip to Maine, too!
Acadia National Park Art from Subpark Parks
A few years ago, Amber Share started creating hilarious artwork featuring (real) one-star reviews of national parks all over the US combined with her beautiful graphic design.
The review for Acadia National Park? “The water is ice cold.” This Mainer will attest that yes, yes it is. (The ocean in Maine is not meant for swimming!)
Whether you grab her best-selling book from Amazon filled with many parks (along with anecdotes and tips from park rangers), or head to her website*** for calendars, postcards, and wall prints (here’s the Acadia one), these are a fun gift for anyone who loves a little snark.
***There are knockoffs and people with fake Instagram accounts, so please make sure you buy artwork directly from Amber’s site.
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Maine Wall Art
Want to bring the serenity and beauty of Maine into your home? Get high-quality prints or ready-to-hang wall art of my Maine photography and drone images.
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Maine Sea Bags
Once standing the test of salty air and ocean waves off Maine’s rugged coast, these gorgeous totes and bags handcrafted from recycled sails make a long-lasting and unique Maine-made gift.
I don’t have one of these yet, but I visited one of their stores in Maine while my sister was picking hers out (she’s had it for over a year now and loves it!).
The large totes are a big investment, but they’re high quality and absolutely stunning.
Sea Bags also offers a variety of other bags like crossbody bags, pet totes, and nautical wristlets. While I was browsing their store in Camden, my favorite design was the beverage bucket bag, which has drink pockets around the interior and space for ice in the middle.
Subscription to Down East Magazine
This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Maine—whether to stay connected living “away” or to read great stories from across their home state.
Magazine subscriptions make an affordable gift that keeps giving all year long (just remember that the first copy takes awhile to arrive, so you might want to pick up a physical copy from a bookstore to present as your gift).
Maine Mountains T-shirt
For the outdoorsy Mainer on your gift list, grab this Mountains of Maine unisex t-shirt from Hills & Trails Co. that depicts six of Maine’s peaks.
Bonus: it’s made in Maine and uses a sustainable screen printing process, so you’ll be supporting a Maine business with your purchase! They also offer some other original Maine designs as well as stickers, prints, and other gifts.
Maine Cheese Board
This beautiful cheese board is not only shaped like Maine, it’s also made in Maine using Maine black slate! (Image Credit: A&E Stoneworks, used with permission)
Cozy Maine-Made Mittens
These Maine-made mittens from Jack and Mary will keep your Maine-loving friend warm all winter long! They are made with recycled wool sweaters and lined with cozy fleece.
They also offer Memory Mittens, which lets you upcycle sweaters or clothing that you or a loved one has worn. If you have enough time, this would make a very special gift in memory of someone you’ve lost.
Maine Wind Bells
Maine Christmas Tree Ornament
This Maine ornament makes a great small Christmas gift for anyone who has traveled to or lives in Maine. Personalize it with the year or family name, or leave it unstamped or without the heart in the middle for a simpler ornament. (Image Credit: Marissa Thiele, used with permission)
Maine Books
Robert McCloskey Children’s Books
Take your kids on a Maine coastal adventure with magical stories from Robert McCloskey, many of which are set in Maine.
My all-time favorite growing up and top pick is Blueberries for Sal. I’ve purchased this one for all my nieces and nephews! Some other good options are One Morning in Maine and Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man.
Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches
A great addition to a Maine-lover’s library, this humorous book of Maine and New England stories by John Hodgman will keep the reader on your list laughing.
Maine 101
Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Maine and Were Going To Ask Anyway by Nancy Griffin. This little book features interesting history and fun facts about Maine. It’s perfect to take along on a Maine road trip!
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
One day in 1986, Christopher Knight drove his car deep into the Maine woods, parked it on the side of a dirt road, and walked into the forest without telling a soul.
This book by Michael Finkel is the curious true story of a man who survived in the Maine woods for more than 25 years—completely alone, in a tent, and never lighting a fire.
This book is perfect for anyone who loves true stories or documentaries, and especially if they have a camp! As someone who grew up in Maine—experiencing brutal winters and enjoying summers “upta camp”—this book was WILD to read.