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Shopping in Boston
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Abodeon
New York decorators come to town just to shop this incredible... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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Acquire
The bright space boasts the perfect mix of modern and vintage... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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Alan Bilzerian
Satisfying the Euro crowd, this store sells luxe men's and women's... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Alpha Gallery
This gallery specializes in 20th-century and contemporary American... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Anne Fontaine
You can never have too many white shirts—especially if... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Ars Libri Ltd.
Ars Libri Ltd. It's easy to be drawn into the rare and wonderful... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Autrefois Antiques
Come here to find French country and Italian 18th-, 19th-, and... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Barbara Krakow Gallery
Krakow shows contemporary paintings, photographs, drawings, prints... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Barnes & Noble
Inside the Prudential Center is a large branch of the popular... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Barneys New York
The hoopla (not to mention the party) generated by this store's... |
Department Stores | Boston |
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The Beauty Mark
The tiny cosmetics boutique has everything to make you look gorgeous... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Bella Santé
As pristine as it is serene, the beautifully designed Bella Santé... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Bernard Toale Gallery
Toale's contemporary tastes tend toward more experimental pieces... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Betsy Jenney
Ms. Jenney herself is likely to wait on you in this small, personal... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Black Ink
A wall full of rubber stamps stretches above unusual candles... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
Bobby from Boston
For years this hidden gem was kept on the down low—but... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Boston Antique Company
This flea market-style collection of dealers has been in business... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Boylston Street
Parallel to Newbury Street is Boylston Street, where a few standouts... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Brattle Bookshop
The late George Gloss built this into Boston's best used- and... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Brattle Street
A handful of chains and independent boutiques are clustered on... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Brodney Gallery
In addition to plenty of porcelain and silver, Brodney claims... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Brodney Gallery
Brodney sells the most estate jewelry in New England, and its... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Bromfield Art Gallery
A small, cooperative operation, Bromfield mounts monthlong shows... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Brooks Brothers
Founded in 1818, Brooks still carries the classically modern... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Buckaroo's Mercantile
It's Howdy Doody time at Buckaroo's—a great destination... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Calamus Bookstore
This friendly, informal store carries not only books but also... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Calypso
The women's clothing here bursts with bright colors, beautiful... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Cambridge Antique Market
Off the beaten track this may be, but it has a selection bordering... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Cambridge Artists' Cooperative
The ceramics, weavings, jewelry, and leatherwork here can be... |
Crafts | Boston |
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CambridgeSide Galleria
CambridgeSide Galleria is a basic three-story mall with a food... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Cardullo's
This 50-year-old shop in Harvard Square purveys exotic imports... |
Food / Candy | Boston |
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Central Square
Central Square has an eclectic mix of furniture stores, used-record... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Chanel
Located at No. 5 in honor of its famous perfume, this branch... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Charles Street
Pretty Charles Street is crammed beginning to end with top-notch... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Childs Gallery
Childs carries paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, and... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Cibeline
Local designer Cibeline Sariano handcrafts and designs all of... |
Clothing | Boston |
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The Closet
Chanel purses, Rick Owens jackets, and Hermés bracelets... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Coco Baby
From rugs to nightlights to car seats, this store has every baby... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
Concepts
Sneaker collectors love having what other people can't find... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Boston |
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Copley Place
Copley Place, an indoor shopping mall in the Back Bay, includes... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Copley Society of Art
After more than a century, this nonprofit membership organization... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Crush Boutique
This garden-level shop is perfect for everyday work essentials... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Daniela Corte
Local designer Corte cuts women's clothes that flatter from her... |
Clothing | Boston |
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DeLuca's Market
Here's one neighborhood grocer that delivers the gourmet goods:... |
Food / Candy | Boston |
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Devonia: Antiques for Dining
Some of the fabulous china sets here are fit for a queen—some... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Dorfman Jewels
This elegant shop glows with first-class watches, pearls, and... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Downtown Crossing
Downtown Crossing is a pedestrian mall with a Macy's, H&M... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Dress
True to its name, this shop owned by two young local women carries... |
Clothing | Boston |
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DSW
Major discounts on high-quality (and big-name) shoes for men... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Eugene Galleries
This store is chockablock with prints, etchings, old maps, and... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Exhale
This Zen-like sanctuary is deceptively large. The subterranean... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a huge complex that's also hugely... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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The Fish and Bone
This boutique is dedicated to all things cat and dog. Choose... |
Specialty Stores | Boston |
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The Flat of the Hill
There's nothing flat about this fun collection of seasonal items... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Flock
Browse the collection of organic cotton T-shirts, everyday dresses... |
Clothing | Boston |
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French Dressing
This tucked-away lingerie shop is a local favorite. Stop in for... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Fresh
You won't know whether to wash with these soaps or nibble on... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Galleria
The Galleria has various boutiques and a few decent, independently... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Gallery NAGA
Here are contemporary paintings, sculpture, and furniture displayed... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Garment District
This warehouselike building is crammed with vintage, used, and... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Giorgio Armani
This top-of-the-line Italian couturier is known for his carefully... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Grasshopper Shops
The souvenirs in this little collection of independently owned... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Grettaluxe
Drop by Copley's sassy little boutique and pick up the latest... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Grolier Poetry Bookshop
The store, founded in 1927, carries in-print poetry from all... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
Harvard Book Store
The intellectual community is well served here, with a slew of... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Harvard Coop Society
Begun in 1882 as a nonprofit service for students and faculty... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Harvard Square
Harvard Square takes up just a few blocks but holds more than... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Helen's Leather Shop
Choose from half a dozen brands of boots (Lucchese, Nocona, Dan... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Boston |
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Henry Bear's Park
The specialty at this charming neighborhood store is huggable... |
Toys | Boston |
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Holiday
A stockpile of flirty and feminine getups are the rage here... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Hudson
Find carpeting, lighting, seating, vintage items, and everything... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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In the Pink
Don't be caught dead at the Vineyard this year without your Lilly... |
Clothing | Boston |
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In-Jean-Ius
The name says it all. Citizens of Humanity, Rock & Republic... |
Clothing | Boston |
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J.E.M
What looks like an artist's workshop is actually a tiny corner... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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James Joseph Salon
Sleek and modern, yet utterly free of pretense, James Joseph... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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John Fluevog Shoes
Many clubgoers have at least one pair of these oh-so-hip shoes... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Boston |
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Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Like Brooks Brothers, Joseph Bank is well known to the conservatively... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Judith Dowling Asian Art
Judith Dowling's sophistication results from spareness and restraint... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Kate Spade
Trendsetters go wild for Kate's colorful and classically whimsical... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Keezer's
Since 1895 this shop has been many a man's secret weapon for... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Lannan Ship Model Gallery
The 6,000-square-foot space looks like the attic of a merchant... |
Local Specialties | Boston |
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Lekker
Dutch design with contemporary panache pervades South Washington... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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The Loft Salon + Day Spa
Stylist Michael Albor is the master of hair color. He'll also... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Lord & Taylor
This is a reliable (if somewhat overstuffed with merchandise)... |
Department Stores | Boston |
Louis Boston
Impeccably tailored designs, subtly updated classics, and the... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Macy's
Three floors offer men's and women's clothing and shoes, housewares... |
Department Stores | Boston |
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Marathon Sports
Marathon is known for its personalized service and advice for... |
Sporting Goods | Boston |
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Marc by Marc Jacobs
The two-floor boutique carries his younger, casual line with... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Marika's
Every available inch of space in this jam-packed store, including... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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A Matter of Face
Bliss cosmetics and Paula Dorf tools put this spot on any makeup... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Mint Julep
Cute dresses, playful skirts, and form-fitting tops make up the... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Mizu
Renowned hair stylist Charles Maksou calls this place home. The... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Mohr & McPherson
These stores are an exotic visual feast; cabinets, tables, chairs... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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Moxie
The selection is always fashion-forward and sophisticated at... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Neiman Marcus
The flashy Texas-based retailer known to many as "Needless Markup"... |
Department Stores | Boston |
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Newbury Comics
These local outposts for new rock and roll carry especially good... |
Music Stores | Boston |
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Newbury Street
Newbury Street is Boston's version of New York's 5th Avenue... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Nomad
Low prices and an enthusiastic staff are just the beginning at... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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North River Outfitter
A preppy New Englander's heaven, with walls of Tory Burch tunics... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Oona's
Crowded racks of cared-for, secondhand clothing for women and... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Out-of-Town News
Smack in the middle of Harvard Square is a staggering selection... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Passport
You don't need to be a celebrity to get jet-setting style. Passport... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Poor Little Rich Girl
This shop is a museum of carefully selected vintage designer... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Porter Square
Porter Square has distinctive clothing stores, as well as crafts... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Cambridge |
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Prudential Center
A skywalk connects Copley Place to the Prudential Center. The... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
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Raven Used Books
Find a selection of scholarly used books. It's a popular place... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Rolly-Michaux
You'll find only the highest quality works here, from the likes... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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A Room With a Vieux Antiques
There's an abundant collection of French antiques from the 19th... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Boston |
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Saks Fifth Avenue
The clothing and accessories at Saks run from the traditional... |
Department Stores | Boston |
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Salon Mario Russo
It may be the most coveted cut in town, but Mario Russo and his... |
Spa / Beauty | Boston |
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Samsøn Projects
A truly cross-cultural blend of exhibits, this gallery shows... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Savenor's
If you're looking for exotic game meats, you've come to the right... |
Food / Candy | Boston |
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Schoenhof's
The friendly staff will help you navigate through thousands of... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Second Time Around
OK, so $700 isn't all that cheap for a used suit—but what... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
Shake the Tree
This one-stop shop has an eclectic array of contemporary clothing... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Showroom
This industrial-looking shop has some of the finest modern furniture... |
Household Items / Furniture | Boston |
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Shreve, Crump & Low
Since 1796, Shreve has specialized in high-end treasures, including... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Small Pleasures
The antique and estate jewelry—from Victorian-era tourmaline... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Society of Arts & Crafts
More than a century old, this is the country's oldest nonprofit... |
Crafts | Boston |
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South End
South End merchants are benefiting from the ongoing gentrification... |
Shopping Neighborhoods | Boston |
Stel's
At this cozy boutique with casual and dressy options for men... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Stellabella
Creative toys are the draw here—books and games to stimulate... |
Toys | Boston |
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Tadpole
This is a treasure trove of educational games, dolls, trucks... |
Toys | Boston |
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The Tannery
One of the three stores carries a bountiful selection of footwear... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Boston |
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Tibet Emporium
More upscale than your average imports store, Tibet Emporium... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Tiffany & Co.
Fine service complements the finest in gems and precious metals... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Tokai Japanese Gifts
Chopstick rests, origami paper, Yukata cotton robes, and high-end... |
Gifts / Souvenirs | Boston |
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Toppers
There's nothing old hat about this place, where you can cover... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Trident Booksellers & Café
Browse through an eclectic collection of books, tapes, and magazines... |
Books / Stationery | Boston |
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Turtle
Prove you're no slave to labels and shop where local, up-and-coming... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Twentieth Century Limited
Every kind of rhinestone concoction imaginable for the bauble... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Boston |
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Twilight
This neatly organized boutique is where you'll find the perfect... |
Clothing | Boston |
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Uniform
A casual menswear shop with an urban, classic feel. You'll find... |
Clothing | Boston |
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The Vintage Revenge
You won't find a single ripped seem, tear, or hole in this vintage... |
Outlets / Discount Stores | Boston |
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Vose Galleries
Established in 1841, Vose specializes in 19th- and 20th-century... |
Art Galleries | Boston |
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Wish
The contemporary women's boutique is home to beloved brands including... |
Clothing | Boston |
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