Alexander’s New England Pottery & Gift Shop

The owner of this store is always friendly and personable. The prices are not much different than if you go to the artists gallery. I know as I have done so. Worth a visit.

Alexander’s Pottery store is on my favorite stretch of Bearskin Neck, and kind of easy to walk by since the outside of the store really doesn’t stand out. Inside though, the merchandise is really nice and unique. Obviously, all sorts of pottery pieces, and other decorative pieces by local artists. Knick knacks abound, and there’s also some CDs and jewelry.
Prices are aimed at tourists who want to buy a special piece of pottery crafted in Rockport. Local people won’t buy their pottery at a place like Alexander’s. Most shops in Rockport are like this: jacked up prices so a tourist can buy a «special» piece that people who live here know better than to buy.
That being said, it is a pretty cool shop for browsing. I can’t say I’ve ever purchased anything there. They have plenty of customers though, and the clerk is always friendly, if not a bit stand-​offish. Be sure to pop in and look around.

Tourist place on Bear Skin Neck in Rockport, however, if it is one of the more quality places… particularly if you are looking for traditional pottery and crock type ware. You can get some nice vases, sturdy mugs and urns. Prices are reasonable.