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.
Shops
Expand all1. Louis Boston - High fashion
Show moreDesigner 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 11am-6pm; Thu-Sat 11am-7pm
Address
234, Berkeley Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 262 6100
2. Copley Place - Upmarket shopping centre
Show moreThis 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
100, Huntington Ave, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 369 5000
3. Filene's Basement - Discount fashion
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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 excellentShow this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
497, Boylston Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 424 5520
4. Koo de Kir - Chic homewares
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
65, Chestnut Street, Boston 02108
Telephone
+1 617 723 8111
5. Lekker - European style
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
1317, Washington Street, Boston 02118
Telephone
+1 617 542 6464
Markets
Expand all6. Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Downtown shopping complex
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Shops Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
4, South Market Building, Boston 02109
Telephone
+1 617 523 1300
Specialists
Expand all7. International Poster Gallery - Graphic fine art
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
Website
8. Brattle Book Shop - Books galore
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm
Address
9, West Street, Boston 02111
Telephone
+1 617 542 0210
9. John Lewis, Inc. - Exquisite handmade jewellery
Show moreGorgeous, 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Address
97, Newbury Street, Boston 02116
Telephone
+1 617 266 6665
