Shopping in Boston
Of course there's the tacky trinkets, the "Boston" key chains
and the Cheers T-shirts to bring home, but the
world-class city of Boston offers so much more. From designer
duds and glittery diamond earrings, to funky vintage sweaters
and toe rings, Boston has something to fit every style and
budget. Naturally, you'll find your favorite and familiar
department stores like Nieman Marcus and Macy's, but if you're
willing to peek around the corner and go off the beaten path a
bit, you'll discover a whole world of unique stores and
boutiques to entice you.
Go for the bargains at Downtown Crossing, where you'll find the
legendary Filene's Basement, as well as Loehman's and
Marshall's. You'll find a place to buy shoes, records, books,
and body lotion, as well as pushcarts selling headbands and
watches. Macy's and Filene's anchor Downtown Crossing, but don't
leave until you gawk over the stores selling wholesale diamonds,
gold, silver and gemstone jewelry at the Jeweler's Building.
If you want to go a bit more upscale, pore over the designer
fashions and galleries on Newbury Street. Nearby Copley Place
and the Prudential Center offer upscale mall shopping. Bring
your wallet and your fashion sense to these Back Bay shopping
areas; you'll be tempted with pricey, exclusive items at every
corner.
The tourist stop, Faneuil Hall
Marketplace gives you hundreds of gift stores, specialty shops,
and boutiques, clustered together in three lively, busy
buildings. Uncover antiques on Beacon Hill, fabric in Chinatown,
and, across the river in Cambridge, Harvard Square's got great
bookstores and trendy shops. Just a short ride on the
"T" is all it takes to shop Boston.
Most of Boston's shops are open Monday through Saturday, from
about 10 until 7; many stay open late one night and most are
open Sunday from 10 or 12 until about 6. (Call first to be
sure.) Mall stores stay open every night until about 9 or 10
during the week. Just about everyone accepts major credit cards
and traveler's checks.
Major
Shopping Districts
Shopping
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