Summer, Fall: Antiquing along Maine’s Coastal Route One can be a fun way to spend a day. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just a “day” shopper you will be amazed at what you can find. Maine has a fantastic collection of Antique Shops, Rare Book Shops and Collectible Shops and the reputation of housing some of the finest antiquing in the country. While antiquing along Southern Maine’s Route One you will find 27 different antique stores within a 28 mile span. These stores offer everything from furniture, paintings, dishes, linens to architectural salvage pieces. After a day of treasure troving, this area offers shoppers plenty of places to stop and refuel at one of the many restaurants along the way. Whether you are in search of five star dining or a seafood shack on the side of the road you are sure to find just what you need to keep you going.Spending a day antiquing along the Maine coast can provide the entire family with a fun experience searching for bargains and treasures from the past.