
If you're looking for vintage or retro décor for your next home, Hallowell, Maine, has been a wonderful antiquing destination for decades. Their many unique antique stores have a wide variety of items big and small dating back from the 1800s and beyond. Our real estate agents at Sprague & Curtis Real Estate love getting lost in the relics of yesterday and have picked out a few of our favorite Hallowell antique shops for you to check out!

No matter the season, there is nothing quite like settling in with a great book and being carried away to another place. Whether you're sitting by a fire in the winter or dipping your toes in the sand during the summer, the right book makes for the perfect companion. Living in the Hallowell area means that you don't have to buy your books online, because there are still plenty of great, local bookshops in the area where you can always pick up an excellent read. Our real estate agents are here to help you find the perfect read, with our guide to some of the best bookshops in the Hallowell area.
Merrill's Bookshop – 110 Water St., Hallowell
Shopping for Hallowell homes for sale? Be sure to make a stop at Merrill's Bookshop, where you can find books on just about any topic under the sun. Merrill's Bookshop has been serving the area for more than 20 years, with a fantastic selection of books that span the centuries. Merrill's is proud to be an old-fashioned bookshop and is one of the best spots in the region to find rare, antique editions of classic books. The knowledgeable staff is happy to help you find the books you came for, and offer great tips on books that you may not have known about before visiting.

Are you looking to add some crafty décor to your home? You're in luck, because there are several places near Manchester, ME that sell local crafts and artwork, with a few even offering classes. Our real estate agents recommend these four craft studios to update your home or hone your craft skills.

If you're ready to dust off your ice skates this winter, you're not alone. Ice skating is practically the official state pastime here in Maine, and if you've never ice skated before, Maine is the perfect place to learn.
Our real estate agents look forward to ice skating season, and it's finally here! Of course, there's one place in town where you don't have to worry about the weather at all – the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.
Home to the Maine Moose ice hockey team and the Skating Association of Maine, the Maine Ice Vault is one of the premier ice rinks in the state. It opened its doors in 2012, replacing the former Kennebec Ice Arena, which collapsed under the weight of snow in 2011.

Your first week living in a new town is filled with things to do: unpacking boxes, hooking utilities up, and learning your way around town. The last thing you want to worry about is cooking. With so many fantastic restaurants in the area, there is no need to add "making dinner" to your list of things to get done. Getting out and enjoying these seven restaurants that our real estate agents recommend will give you a chance to rest and discover the fantastic culinary delights Augusta has to offer.