Maine State Prison Shop
I have to admit I kinda love strange tourist shops. I've driven by the Maine State Prison Shop a number of times on our way to a friend's house in Rockport, Maine. I've always wanted to stop but we are usually passing through at 11 o'clock at night or super early in the morning. Our past visit over Labor Day weekend we happen to be visiting during a reasonable hour of the day. Greg put up quite a fit and did not want to stop. Once we did he pouted in the car and then eventually came in. The shop is full of mostly wooden crafts all made by Maine Prisoners. There are even real prisoners working the cash register. Kinda strange how the customers gawk at the prisoners and then buy there cute wooden sailboats. We had fun and it was a nice little detour on the ride up. Check out Maine Prison Shop's website for purchasing info: maine.gov
Maine State Prison Shop
Route 1
Thomaston, Maine
(207) 354-9237
Labels: accessories, maine shops, on the streets
2 Comments:
I have heard so many good things about this gift shop. When I was in Maine last summer we tried to stop, but it was closed.
I walked right by the shop when I was in Rockport in August. I couldn't bring myself to go in. The whole idea of prison just makes me too sad.
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