Shopping in Boston
Boutiques, art galleries and other shops crowd Beacon Hill and the Back Bay area: try Back Bay's John Lewis, Inc for exquisite handcrafted jewellery. Quirky gifts and daring fashions make the South End increasingly appealing with locals and visitors alike. Most shops open at 9am or 10am (12pm on Sunday) and close between 6pm and 9pm. It's worth noting that Massachusetts charges no sales tax on clothing priced under US$175.
Louis Boston
High fashion
Designer labels not available elsewhere in town make this a favourite
destination for trendy shoppers. Located in a former museum in Back Bay,
Louis Boston has a particularly good men's department. The one-week sales,
in January and July, are legendary.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 11am-6pm; Thu-Sat 11am-7pm
Address
234, Berkeley Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 262 6100
Copley Place
Upmarket shopping centre
This Back Bay luxury mall's collection of American and international
retailers has no equal in Boston. Copley Place's dozens of merchants include
the department store Neiman Marcus, legendary jeweller Tiffany & Co,
and Barneys New York, specialising in designer fashions.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
100, Huntington Ave, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 369 5000
Filene's Basement
Discount fashion
From 2007, the original Downtown Filene's Basement is temporarily closed for
construction. The Back Bay branch makes a good substitute. The selection of
women's and men's fashions is wide. The discounts, especially on designer
goods, are often excellent
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
497, Boylston Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 424 5520
Koo de Kir
Chic homewares
Located on a Beacon Hill side street, this sophisticated shop is worth
seeking out. Koo de Kir specialises in objects that are both practical and
elegant: modern home and fashion accessories, unusual gifts and beautiful
furniture.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
65, Chestnut Street, Boston 02108
Telephone
+1 617 723 8111
Lekker
European style
The name of this South End shop is Dutch, and the merchandise is
international. Lekker stocks sleek, contemporary glassware, cutlery, linens
and other tabletop items as well as furniture, lighting and textiles. The
children's gift selection is a pleasant surprise.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
1317, Washington Street, Boston 02118
Telephone
+1 617 542 6464
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Downtown shopping complex
Lively and entertaining, Faneuil Hall Marketplace consists of five buildings
set on several acres of cobblestone plazas. With 60-plus shops, carts and
kiosks, and at least 40 restaurants, food stalls and bars, the downtown
complex offers something for everyone.
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Opening Hours
Shops Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
4, South Market Building, Boston 02109
Telephone
+1 617 523 1300
International Poster Gallery
Graphic fine art
This well-stocked Back Bay gallery features gorgeous vintage posters from
France, Italy, Russia, Switzerland and elsewhere. A fascinating destination
for serious art collectors and curious novices alike, International Poster
Gallery has an exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm
Address
205, Newbury Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 375 0076
Transport
Green line B C or D branch to Hynes Convention Center subway
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Brattle Book Shop
Books galore
The Brattle Book Shop's vintage postcards, maps and prints make unusual,
engaging souvenirs, even for those who don't read English. The Downtown
business, founded in 1825, carries rare volumes and first editions,
including books with exquisite leather bindings.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
Address
9, West Street, Boston 02111
Telephone
+1 617 542 0210
John Lewis, Inc.
Exquisite handmade jewellery
Gorgeous, unique fine jewellery, designed and crafted on the Back Bay
premises, makes John Lewis, Inc. irresistible. Every piece, from the
simplest sterling silver earring or cuff link to the most elaborate
bejewelled platinum necklace, is different.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Address
97, Newbury Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 266 6665
