The most popular retail shops in downtown Portsmouth honor the A La Carte gift card. Here’s a little information about each of our participating merchants. We hope you’ll tell your friends and family about these shops, and the A La Carte card.
BLISS
85 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-431-8285 | Visit Website
Bliss offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that makes women feel stylish, beautiful & unique. Season after season, Bliss continues to be one of New England's most sought after shopping destinations. You'll discover racks of adorable dresses for all occasions, plus stacks of jeans, whisper-weight sweaters, seductively-sweet lingerie, the softest tees on the planet, and lots, lots more. Shopping anywhere is utterly ordinary!
CELTIC CROSSING
112 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-436-0200 | Visit Website
Cèad mìle fàilte! Croeso! Welcome to Celtic Crossing! Whether you are looking for a Gaelic gift or Celtic Keepsake, Celtic Crossing is the place to be. We have gifts from each of the seven Celtic Nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Manx, Cornwall, Brittany and Galacia) that are unique, Celtic inspired and of the highest possible quality. Indeed, some of our offerings are available only at Celtic Crossing.
FLOWER KIOSK
61 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-436-1234 | Visit Website
The Flower Kiosk offers a full selection of fresh flower arrangements, unique and rustic flower baskets, gourmet fruit and gift baskets, and plants for all interiors. Since 1986, we've been serving satisfied customers from our shop in historic downtown Portsmouth, located in the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
G. WILLIKERS! TOY SHOP
13 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-431-7746 | Visit Website
G.Willikers! Toy Shop is a second-generation family owned and operated toy store located in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We offer a hands-on, family friendly environment with an attentive and knowledgeable staff who understand the importance of excellent customer service. We invite you to come in and play! From games & puzzles to Playmobil, Calico Critters, musical instruments, cool science projects, baby gifts and tons of books.
I LIKE THAT
31 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-319-4204 | Visit Website
We sell hilarious, laugh-out-loud men's, women's and kids clothing plus a whole lot more. Our great mix of tees, tanks, hoodies and PJs will keep you looking stylish and have your friends cracking up!
INSIDE OUT
46 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-294-9913 | Visit Website
Whether you have a destination in mind or Portsmouth is your destination we hope you find something to make your weekend and travels a little easier, more comfortable and a lot more fun! Enjoy your Journey.
JARDINIERE
28 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-427-5560 | Visit Website
Jardiniere Flowers provides stunning floral arrangements of garden and exotic flowers for all occasions, specializing in weddings, corporate events and other special affairs. With unrelenting dedication to quality and service, Jardiniere Flowers provides custom designs of the freshest flowers available with an infusion of color and fragrance to please and delight the senses.
KENNEDY GALLERY
41 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-436-7007 | Visit Website
Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing in downtown Portsmouth presents a wide selection of original works of art, archival prints and photography, while also specializing in Custom Design and Framing. Our collection of fine art includes original oils & acrylics on paper by nationally known, accomplished artists as well as works of the best, well-established local artists.
NAHCOTTA
110 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-433-1705 | Visit Website
We believe a sense of humor, compassion, original art and integrity are integral parts of a happy life. We believe in the importance of being inspired. We believe that the things that make you feel are just as important as the things that make you think. We believe in connecting - with our neighbors next door and across the world. We strive to make art accessible to anyone and everyone because things of beauty enrich our lives in ineffable ways.
PORTSMOUTH CANDLE COMPANY
62 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-430-0353 | Visit Website
Our store has been locally owned and operated since 1991. We have an eclectic mix of electric lighting, candles, hand blown glass, forged iron and more. Much of the merchandise is handcrafted by local artisans. Our varied collection includes soy, paraffin and beeswax candles in a variety of shapes, sizes and scents.
PREDULE
65 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-431-0694 | Visit Website
Prelude has been a feast for your senses since 1983. In July of 2015 Prelude went under new ownership and has been fabulously remodeled. The new owner, Brie DeLisi, has introduced exciting new products, while keeping all the tried and true lines customers have been buying for years. Prelude is a purveyor of gorgeous handmade jewelry, unique handcrafted gifts, fair trade accessories, and some of the finest soap and skin care lines.
RIVERRUN BOOKSTORE
142 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-431-2100 | Visit Website
When you come to RiverRun you'll find a staff of voracious readers eager to recommend quality new and used books of all types. Our display tables are covered with new releases, while our shelves are bursting with great backlist titles. We are a bookshop, not a gift shop, so there's not much here except books. However we do have some very nice journals, some excellent book lights, a small selection of cool gifts, and our own T-shirts.
SERENDIPITY
41 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-427-0650 | Visit Website
Serendipity may be an intimate boutique, but we carry a large selection of dresses, shorts, skirts, jackets, intimates, lounge wear, rompers, pants, active wear and accessories. We’re is located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. We are only a short walk from the Music Hall, Prescott Park and Strawberry Bank. You can find us at 41 Pleasant St across from Stonewall Kitchen and next to the Rusty Hammer Restaurant.
TUGBOAT ALLEY
47 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH | 603-430-9556 | Visit Website
Tugboat Alley - Portsmouth's most complete gift shop! All ages will enjoy the selection of apparel, jewelry and nautical gifts. Tugboat Alley has Portsmouth’s best t's, hats, sweats and fleece as well as nautical gifts, a selection of snacks and treats and gifts that will make you smile. A Portsmouth tradition since 1995.
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