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Abodeon New York decorators come to town just to shop this incredible... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Alan Bilzerian Satisfying the Euro crowd, this store sells luxe men's and women's... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Alpha Gallery This gallery specializes in 20th-century and contemporary American... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Anne Fontaine You can never have too many white shirts—especially if... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Ars Libri Ltd. The rare and wonderful books on display here make it easy to... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Autrefois Antiques Come here to find French country and Italian 18th-, 19th-, and... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Barbara Krakow Gallery Krakow shows contemporary paintings, photographs, drawings, prints... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Barefoot Books Don't come looking for the same old kids' books; Barefoot is... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Barnes & Noble Inside the Prudential Center is Barnes & Noble. The company... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Barneys New York The hoopla (not to mention the party) generated by this store's... Be the first to write a review	Department Stores	Boston View on a map

Beadworks Find beads of every color, texture, size, and material in the... Be the first to write a review	Crafts	Boston View on a map

Beauty & Main Cosmetics boutiques are supposed to be intimidating, right? Not... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

Bella Sante As pristine as it is serene, the beautifully designed Bella Sante... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

Bernard Toale Gallery Toale's contemporary tastes tend toward more-experimental pieces... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Betsy Jenney Ms. Jenney herself is likely to wait on you in this small, personal... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Black Ink A wall full of rubber stamps stretches above unusual candles... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Bliss Home Funky and colorful home designs such as brightly patterned rugs... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Borders Borders is also prominent.... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Boston Antique Co-op This flea market-style collection of dealers occupies two floors... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Boylston Street Parallel to Newbury Street is Boylston Street, where a few standouts... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Brattle Bookshop The late George Gloss built this into Boston's best used- and... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Brattle Square A handful of chains and independent boutiques are clustered in... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Brodney Gallery In addition to plenty of porcelain and silver, Brodney claims... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Brodney Gallery Brodney sells the most estate jewelry in New England, and its... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Bromfield Art Gallery A small, cooperative operation, Bromfield mounts monthlong shows... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Brooks Brothers Founded in 1818, Brooks still carries the classically modern... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Buckaroo's Mercantile It's Howdy Doody time at Buckaroo's—a great destination... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Calamus Bookstore This friendly, informal store carries not only books, but also... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Calypso The women's and children's clothing here bursts with bright colors... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Cambridge Antique Market Off the beaten track this may be, but it has a selection bordering... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Cambridge Artists' Cooperative The ceramics, weavings, jewelry, and leather work here can be... Be the first to write a review	Crafts	Boston View on a map

CambridgeSide Galleria CambridgeSide Galleria is a basic three-story mall with a food... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Cardullo's This 50-year-old shop in Harvard Square purveys exotic imports... Be the first to write a review	Food / Candy	Boston View on a map

Central Square Central Square has an eclectic mix of furniture stores, used-record... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Chanel Located at No. 5 in honor of its famous perfume, this branch... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Childs Gallery Childs carries paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, and... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Copley Place Copley Place, an indoor shopping mall in the Back Bay, includes... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Copley Society of Boston After more than a century, this nonprofit membership organization... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Curious George Time can really slip away from you in this jungle of kids' books... Be the first to write a review	Toys	Boston View on a map

Daniela Corte Local designer Corte cuts women's clothes that flatter from her... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Deluca's Market Here's one neighborhood grocer that delivers the gourmet goods:... Be the first to write a review	Food / Candy	Boston View on a map

Devonia: Antiques for Dining Some of the fabulous china sets here are fit for a queen—some... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Diptyque The venerable Paris house has its flagship U.S. store right here... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Dorfman Jewels This elegant shop glows with first-class watches, pearls, and... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Downtown Crossing Downtown Crossing is a pedestrian mall with a Macy's and a handful... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Dress True to its name, this shop owned by two young local women carries... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

DSW Major discounts on high-quality (and big-name) shoes for men... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Eugene Galleries This store is chockablock with prints, etchings, old maps, and... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Exhale This Zen-like sanctuary is deceptively bigger than it appears... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a huge complex that's also hugely... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

The Flat of the Hill There's nothing flat about this fun collection of seasonal items... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Fresh You won't know whether to wash with these soaps or nibble on... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Galleria The Galleria has various boutiques and a few decent, independently... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Gallery NAGA Here are contemporary paintings, sculpture, and furniture displayed... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Gargoyles Grotesques & Chimeras The space is so dark you can hardly see the objects for sale... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Garment District This warehouselike building is crammed with vintage, used, and... Be the first to write a review	Outlets / Discount Stores	Boston View on a map

Giorgio Armani This top-of-the-line Italian couturier is known for his carefully... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Globe Corner Bookstore Hands down, this is the best source for domestic and international... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Grasshopper Shops The souvenirs in this little collection of independently owned... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Grettaluxe Drop by Copley's sassy little boutique and pick up the latest... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Grolier Poetry Bookshop Proprietor Louisa Solano is an outspoken proponent of all things... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Harvard Book Store The intellectual community is well served here, with a slew of... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Harvard Coop Society Begun in 1882 as a nonprofit service for students and faculty... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Harvard Square Harvard Square takes up just a few blocks but holds more than... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Helen's Leather Shop Choose from half a dozen brands of boots (Lucchese, Nocona, Dan... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Henry Bear's Park The specialty at this charming neighborhood store is huggable... Be the first to write a review	Toys	Boston View on a map

Holiday A stockpile of flirty and feminine getups—from dresses... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

In the Pink Don't be caught dead in Palm Beach this year without your Lilly... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

James Joseph Salon Sleek and modern yet utterly free of pretense, James Joseph has... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

John Fluevog Shoes Many club goers have at least one pair of these oh-so-hip shoes... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Like Brooks Brothers, Joseph Bank is well known to the conservatively... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Judith Dowling Asian Art Judith Dowling's sophistication results from spareness and restraint... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Kate Spade Trendsetters go wild for Kate's colorful and classically whimsical... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Kate's Mystery Books A favorite Cambridge haunt, Kate's is a good place to track down... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Keezer's Since 1895 this shop has been many a man's secret weapon for... Be the first to write a review	Outlets / Discount Stores	Boston View on a map

Kitchen Arts There are so many gadgets, gizmos, and doodads here that it makes... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Koo de Kir Break out of the blond-wood school with this offbeat selection... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Lannan Ship Model Gallery Though a sign on the door says it's open by appointment only... Be the first to write a review	Local Specialties	Boston View on a map

Lekker Dutch design with contemporary panache pervades South Washington... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

London Lace You may have spotted this company in the "resources" pages of... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Lord & Taylor This is a reliable, if somewhat overstuffed with merchandise... Be the first to write a review	Department Stores	Boston View on a map

Louis Boston Impeccably tailored designs, subtly updated classics, and the... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Macy's Three floors offer men's and women's clothing and shoes, housewares... Be the first to write a review	Department Stores	Boston View on a map

Marathon Sports Marathon is known for its personalized service and advice for... Be the first to write a review	Sporting Goods	Boston View on a map

Marc Jacobs Only the third stateside outpost to be opened by this celebrated... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Marika's Every available inch of space in this jam-packed store, including... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Mario Russo Salon It may be the most coveted cut in town, but Mario Russo and his... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

Matsu This shop trends toward the funkier with edgy pieces from designers... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Michaud Cosmedix Makeup artist Julie Michaud and her staff have worked hard to... Be the first to write a review	Spa / Beauty	Boston View on a map

Mint Julep Cute dresses, playful skirts, and form-fitting tops make up the... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Mohr & McPherson These stores are a visual exotic feast; cabinets, tables, chairs... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Neiman Marcus The flashy Texas-based retailer known to many as "Needless Markup"... Be the first to write a review	Department Stores	Boston View on a map

Newbury Comics These local outposts for new rock and roll carry especially good... Be the first to write a review	Music Stores	Boston View on a map

Newbury Street Newbury Street is Boston's version of New York's Fifth Avenue... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Nielsen Gallery Both established and aspiring artists show their representational... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Nomad Low prices and an enthusiastic staff are just the beginning at... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Oona's Crowded racks of cared-for, secondhand clothing for women and... Be the first to write a review	Outlets / Discount Stores	Boston View on a map

Out-of-Town News Smack in the middle of Harvard Square is a staggering selection... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Porter Square Porter Square has distinctive clothing stores, as well as crafts... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Posh on Tremont "Where do you get this stuff?" is something the owners hear often... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Prudential Center A skywalk connects Copley Place to the Prudential Center. The... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Queen Bee Only clothes from the hottest, most youthful lines—Mint... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Relic This ultrahip subterranean shop sells designer denim such as... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Reruns Antiques Don't let its low prices and jumble-shop aspect fool you. Poke... Be the first to write a review	Antiques / Collectibles	Boston View on a map

Rolly-Michaux You'll find only the highest quality works here, from the likes... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Saks Fifth Avenue The clothing and accessories at Saks runs from the traditional... Be the first to write a review	Department Stores	Boston View on a map

Samson Projects A truly cross-cultural blend of exhibits, this gallery shows... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Savenor's If you're looking for exotic game meats, you've come to the right... Be the first to write a review	Food / Candy	Boston View on a map

Second Time Around OK, so $700 isn't all that cheap for a used suit—but what... Be the first to write a review	Outlets / Discount Stores	Boston View on a map

Showroom This industrial-looking shop has some of the finest modern furniture... Be the first to write a review	Household Items / Furniture	Boston View on a map

Shreve, Crump & Low Since 1796, Shreve has specialized in high-end treasures, including... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Small Pleasures The antique and estate jewelry—from Victorian-era tourmaline... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Society of Arts & Crafts More than a century old, this is the country's oldest nonprofit... Be the first to write a review	Crafts	Boston View on a map

South End South End merchants are benefiting from the ongoing gentrification... Be the first to write a review	Shopping Neighborhoods	Boston View on a map

Stellabella Creative toys are the draw here—books and games to stimulate... Be the first to write a review	Toys	Boston View on a map

Stil Local designers such as Daniela Corte and Elaine Perlov share... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Tibet Emporium More upscale than your average imports store, Tibet Emporium... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Tiffany & Co. Fine service complements the finest in gems and precious metals... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Tokai Japanese Gifts Chopstick rests, origami paper, Yukata cotton robes, and high-end... Be the first to write a review	Gifts / Souvenirs	Boston View on a map

Toppers Nothing old hat about this place, where you can cover your head... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map

Trident Booksellers & Café Browse through an eclectic collection of books, tapes, and magazines... Be the first to write a review	Books / Stationery	Boston View on a map

Twentieth Century Limited Every kind of rhinestone concoction imaginable for the bauble... Be the first to write a review	Jewelry / Accessories	Boston View on a map

Vose Galleries Established in 1841, Vose specializes in 19th- and 20th-century... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	Boston View on a map

Wish Everything a hip young woman could wish for, from designers such... Be the first to write a review	Clothing, Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods	Boston View on a map
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