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1A Relics
444 Bangor Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605, United States
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Ma
Review №1

WOW! This place is incredible and must be revisited many times in order to take it all in! An amazing selection of antiques, art and knick-knacks. Even if youre not interested in buying antiques this spot is well worth visiting, highly recommended.

Ma
Review №2

Such a fun place to browse. Lots of floors and lots of vendors. I think it would be impossible to leave without buying something. Good finds both old and new. If you’re looking for books on Maine this is your place. Also amazing architecture inside. Make sure to check out the bathroom! Prices are amazing as well.

Mi
Review №3

Loved it! Everyone stop by and Visit! Found homemade wool gloves 4.50! If you collect something it is there! Great prices! Great bathrooms! Great guys that welcome you!

Em
Review №4

We enjoyed wandering around this unique place! I loved the creative spirit that designed the house and the atmosphere. Plenty of antiques for all people.

Br
Review №5

Such an interesting place! Lots of variety in booths and very well organized. The building itself has been re-designed in such a cool way that its worth the trip for that alone. Staff is very friendly and helpful as well. A must visit if youre in the area!

Ha
Review №6

This place will blow your mind with the size of it and the things you will find inside. The rooms just kept going, it was exciting! It was a total experience and adventure. Loved it. Highly recommend, would definitely visit again!

Ev
Review №7

Fun and interesting stuff. Some things a little pricey but still very interesting!

Li
Review №8

This place has so much random stuff; its great! Hubcaps, toy cars, furniture, glasswear, paintings, books, clothes, stickers, pins, collectible cards, traffic lights, concrete outside decoration, signs, license plates, maps ......And its gotta be the cleanest and neatest antique shop Ive ever been to. Really a fun place to visit

Pa
Review №9

This store is awesome. I think around 100 vendors, it has something for everyone. It was the coolOld building that caught my eye. It did not disappoint . Stop by if it’s on your way

Mo
Review №10

I love this place! There are so many items and you can find something fir everyone’s taste. Crafts, collectibles, antiques, literally everything. We bought something for my husband, my son and his friend, my sister, my Dad and ourselves. Such a unique place.

Ki
Review №11

Such a neat place. Love that it was a house before it became a store.... So many cool areas of it. You would need a few hours to go through all the rooms and to see everything. This place is so cool... Love it!!!!

Am
Review №12

We literally spent 2 hours walking around looking at all the cool stuff! We would definitely go back!

Le
Review №13

Neat place to walk around and find treasures.

Me
Review №14

Whether you want to spend just a few minutes breezing through the numerous areas or several hours you could definitely get lost in here and enjoy yourself! They have so much to offer, you can find something for everyone and their stock keeps changing! Love the store and the staff/team there is great!

Va
Review №15

Simply the coolest and funnest antique store so much history. Such awesome architecture. I can spend days there.

Ja
Review №16

Best antique shop Ive ever been to. Its gorgeous inside with different themed rooms, and little radios throughout that set the mood.

D
Review №17

Cool antique store and trinket shop, lots of variety from over 100 different vendors. Big place, has a huge main level and then theres a huge basement with like 3-4 more big rooms of stuff. Didnt even make it to the upstairs level

Cu
Review №18

Great place to look around and spend time whether you buy something or not.

Ca
Review №19

I honestly cant describe the magnificent wonder that this place is! Even if youre not one to shop for antiques or collectibles I can assure you that the building alone is worth the visit. So many fun rooms, its an adventure in itself. I found myself looking at the beauty of the place and forgetting the goodies I was hunting for. In that aspect, it has tons of vendors and variety like you wouldnt believe. Make the stop!!

na
Review №20

Very cool spot, went in there with the intention of looking around and spent a lotof time checking everything out. Ended up leaving with some great children’s books

ch
Review №21

A wonderful antique shop with 3 floors of history and a warm family atmosphere but it can get really busy

As
Review №22

Really cool items!! Such variety. Even more impressive building- the interior is like a beautiful maize. One down side is that not everything has a price tag. With that many items, it is understandable for one or two things to sneak through the cracks.To my knowledge theres a main floor, 2nd floor, attic, and basement. Theres something for everyone: Jewlery (quality and costume), cookware, local soap/products, household knick knacks, rugs, wall art, some clothing, and more. Everything is a little thrown together- eventhough most of it is kinda sorted by likes with likes, some things of value are out of place. Some people may really appreciate this because it feels like a hunt, but I would just prefer more organization.I bought a high quality cast iron pan and a sterling silver bracelet. I had my eye on a pair of earrings, but the employees had to wait to hear back from the marketplace person to actually price the item.I think theres a bathroom on each floor, and theres parking on the front of the building, but also a larger lower parking lot hidden beside the building.

Sa
Review №23

Awesome antique store with 3 floors of shops. We had a great time walking around the store.

Ma
Review №24

Amazing place, with over 100 vendors and 3 floors, you can find all sorts of weird and rare things, you can spend hours here. The care taker/ owner was very friendly and welcoming

Bo
Review №25

This is full of cool stuff!!

Je
Review №26

You have to stop and take a look at this place. It is fantastic, all the different things they have and it is all for sale.

Ho
Review №27

Such a diverse selection. So much to see. Not sure I actually saw everything but I enjoyed it and I think there is something for everyone there.

Da
Review №28

A whole lot to take in with 100s of vendors and thousands of items to look through. It almost like a treasure hunt. Prepare tospend an hour or so going through the multiple levels as well as marveling at this unique building.

Ro
Review №29

An amazing experience! An antique store that doubles as a museum.

Sa
Review №30

Awesome. Group shop. Different. Stuff. Unique building

De
Review №31

Really interesting place. Some vendors are a little pricy, but theres great stuff to see everywhere.

Je
Review №32

Great Antique/Gift shop. They have local vendors and artists. The lady at the front desk is so sweet! Were from Texas, and where I am from there are a lot of Antique stores. This is one of the best Ive seen. I loved the variety and quality of all the items. Very unique building in itself. All around 5 star experience.

Jo
Review №33

Such a cool stop! Definitely one to visit. Old enigmatic mystical atmosphere. Amazing and large multi-level Building, Great Owners, Assortment of Antiques was great, and Scout the shops dog was the friendliest and softest there ever has been. He and this shop is & are an immediate institution. Stop in. You wont be disappointed!

Ru
Review №34

Very nice staff, lots to see, kind of on the pricey side, tho. Very big.

Ta
Review №35

If you are looking for antiques of any kind this is the place to go. Huge selection. Such a unique experience. Even fun for the kids! You will not be disappointed!!

Mi
Review №36

Great place a must stop for the treasure hunter. If you support small business buy from here

Da
Review №37

One of the best vendor stores I have been to. The building itself is worth stopping for and the story behind it is worth hearing. The owner is wonderful and might just tell you the history of the building if you ask. Prices are fair. Plan on spending a good amount of time in here.

Ki
Review №38

Great eclectic items for sale. Friendly staff.

ja
Review №39

Was an aweso.e building, I have watched it being put together over the years. Am so glad I stopped and gave myself the opportunity to go throughout the buding.

Ma
Review №40

HUGE assortment of vintage treasuresdefinitely worth a stop

Ly
Review №41

A great place to browse. So many interesting things. The building itself is a treasure with many floors of unique items. A must stop if you are traveling on 1A.

Mi
Review №42

Cool place. Picked up a couple collectibles that both Richard and I collect, a funky skirt for Hannah. Couldve spent alot more time but our goal was Bar Harbor so we moved along. Would highly recommend!

TH
Review №43

Something for everyone. Huge diverse selection.

Da
Review №44

1A Relics has become one of our favorite places to shop on a rainy day while we vacation in Maine! With multiple levels of great finds, one can spend hours in this quaint shop and still not see everything.

Ja
Review №45

Great customer service! Lots of treasures.

Id
Review №46

First time I visit this place and planning to go back!!! I Just cover the First floor looking everything displayed and need to see if the other stories upstairs!!! I feel like in a Antique Museum butuch better knowing Is different and Im able to buy articles on sale... Fabulous!!!

Ap
Review №47

Nice people who run the store. I found Maine Sea glass $15 a mason jar full! It was packed full with all kinds of colors and sizes.

Ga
Review №48

Lots of great stuff and friendly service.

Sa
Review №49

So much cool stuff to see! The building is worth stopping to see alone!

Na
Review №50

This is a Must stop if you like antiques or amazing homes. So many rooms with thousands of vintage items for all ages.

Mi
Review №51

Highly recommend this place to anyone, pricey but very cool place. I was able to get an original 9/11 newspaper and a mile marker 420 sign here

Ev
Review №52

Great antique store many items and there were things that I enjoyed about the store, but there is not much to it other than the fact that there were some pretty cool items there that I went to explore.

La
Review №53

A very fun place to visit!

St
Review №54

Very artistic, eclectic building full!

Je
Review №55

Extensive collection of just about anything you want, need, or collect.

El
Review №56

The usual antique group shop

La
Review №57

Wow! This place has a ton of stuff!! And it’s a big place too!! Drop on by and look around!!

ti
Review №58

Very cool blasts from the past!

Kr
Review №59

Fun to walk through tp peruse. Way too touristy and crazy overpriced.

Am
Review №60

Such a cool place to stop at! The building has so much character and the inside is huge! You keep finding new rooms to browse through. The owners are very friendly and you could spend hours there searching through all sorts of nifty things.

Ka
Review №61

I could spend all day in there 3 floors of antiques. Something for everyone.

An
Review №62

Super cool place!! Def recommend stopping in!

Ni
Review №63

Love this place! Owners are very nice. You wont leave empty handed.

Li
Review №64

Great finds!Always find some-thing(s)!

Ma
Review №65

Wow! So many wonderful items..books, toys, dishes, antiques, crafters gems, baseball cards, etc. Loved the portable radios playing in sync in each room!

Ma
Review №66

Welcomed by the owner upon arrival. At least 100 vendors so the variety doesn’t disappoint. Unique items at fair prices and many running discounts when we were there. (Sept2020). It was worth the 20 mile daytrip for us. ...and the building interior is pretty unique as well.

St
Review №67

This is the best antique and curios shop Ive seen.

Br
Review №68

Bs prepared to spend a lot of time here.

An
Review №69

I adore going here !! Beautiful booths, great choices, great prices and vendor discounts. Worth a visit. And the building is stunningly beautiful

Ca
Review №70

Amazing, huge, cant see it all in one visit!

Ga
Review №71

I believe this is a must stop for any antique lover. First of all, the building is an old barn they have restored and it is a sight to see. Second, the variety and amount of goods they have for sale here is pretty incredible. I thought it was very neatly displayed for an antique shop and the staff was very friendly. Great spot!

Da
Review №72

Amazing selection, incredibly friendly staff, all in a fascinating building. I love that they partner with dozens of local artists, including people who grow / manufacture everything themselves, down to the raw materials.

Fr
Review №73

Very cool antiques and displayed neatly.

jo
Review №74

Fascinating and fun. Love it

Ch
Review №75

Got some awesome good stuff. Great prices.

Va
Review №76

Wow!! All kinds of treasures here to find. Went back a second day to see what we missed

Dy
Review №77

Pretty good nice service and lots of cool stuff.

Je
Review №78

Could spend hours here!

Er
Review №79

Room after room of cool stuff--not junk! And reasonable prices. Got an Instant Pot in the box for $45 and a beautiful framed photo for $15. Must stop just to see the architecture of this quirky building.

Mi
Review №80

Amazing store! So much to see youll definitely want to come back, great prices and very clean. Architecture is a must see on top of the amazing goodies inside. Well definitely be back!

Me
Review №81

Very cool stop along 1A

Al
Review №82

Ok to browse. Friendly staff.Over- priced inventory.

Ti
Review №83

Crazy cool, its a 2 day adventure back in time

Ji
Review №84

My kids (age 16) treated this place like a museum.

Jo
Review №85

So many great things to see!

Ky
Review №86

Me and my girlfriend love it great place amazing antiques!!!

Re
Review №87

Lots of shop space, thousands of items, not many of interest.

Za
Review №88

This place was 100% what you expect it to be. Friendly folks.

De
Review №89

Quaint antique mall,

Ou
Review №90

Awesome place!! So many things to search through and reminisce over. On vacation from south Georgia and just had to stop in.

Pe
Review №91

Bit pricey but lots of choices and helpful people.

Mi
Review №92

Oh my goodness awesome its not hoarding if its cool stuff love the place cant wait to get back there again

Sa
Review №93

This place was so cool! We were on our way to bar harbor and drove by. We stopped on our way back and expected to walk around for half an hour. We spent almost 2 hours there. I found an Elvis record for $6! A RECORD FOR $6! a bunch of old tools for my grandpa and some cute elephants! My boyfriend and I are avid hikers. He loves Mount Chocoura in New Hampshire. He found an antique Mount Chocoura patch for a great price which he now adores. Literally something for EVERYONE! Coming back with my grandfather!

Ma
Review №94

A suprise fun stop. So interesting. So many things 2 see

ol
Review №95

Nice people. Set aside a few hours because there is so much to see.

Sa
Review №96

This place is an experience. Do not miss it.

Mi
Review №97

A lot of items. Looooooots of things to look at. A little pricey but cool stuff

St
Review №98

This is such a cool store and I stopped in every time Im in the area. Never know what you will find and every time you visit is different. I have some really cool finds in my new home.

Er
Review №99

Huge, clean, great selection, interesting items. All around 5/5.

Ph
Review №100

Truly unique spot. Amazing building with friendly staff and something for every antique hunter.

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  • Address:444 Bangor Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605, United States
  • Site:http://1arelics.com/
  • Phone:+1 207-412-0822
Categories
  • Antique store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:11AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Buys used goods:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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