Since the 1960s, the Gibson family has been passing down the tradition of fine pewter-making (several of their productions have been accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston) and selling their wares at Gibson’s Pewter (18 E. Washington Rd., 603/464-3410, www.gibsonpewter.com, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; “by chance” Sun.). The store sells bowls, ornaments, mugs, key chains, and children’s items like tiny mugs and spoons.

Fans of the local foods wave (and otherwise) will find plenty to stock up on at The Corner Store (281 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike., 603/478-3335, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun.)—a trove of products made from ingredients grown literally just down the street (including a killer wildberry jam).

Dress yourself and find a loving companion—in one fell swoop—at Feathers & Threads (3 Depot Main St., 603/464-6141, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; closed Sun.), a two-for-one business that combines a pet shop and consignment shop under one roof. Both sides have some surprisingly tempting deals.