This small, indoor mall is an urban oasis for shoppers. The interior of the Prudential Center features a pleasant atmosphere, with marble floors and a glass ceiling. Slaves to fashion will appreciate the selection of upscale clothing shops. Design shops, stationery stores, and gift boutiques are also on hand. For tickets to Boston Duck Tours, one can get in the line that forms in the center of the atrium. Dining includes options like Earls Kitchen + Bar and the famous California Pizza Kitchen. For a quicker meal, the food court has plenty of cuisine to choose from. A bank, post office and grocery store are also on the premises.
A cultural hub of sorts in the center of Cambridge, Harvard Square is undoubtedly a great attraction to tourists as well as locals. This Square is, ironically, a triangle-shaped area formed by the intersection of Brattle Street, John F. Kennedy Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The highlight of the Square is the variety it has to offer, with ample shopping options at stores like Forty Winks and The Hempest. The Square also has a host of bookstores and restaurants where you can spend an entire day.
As the name suggests, Antique Market has an enormous and unique collection of antique items. Spread over five floors, the vintage items offered here include books, furniture, lighting fixtures, paintings, sculptures, clocks, glass, ceramics, and much more. A treasure trove of period pieces that tell tales of a time gone by, this place is a haven where one can spend hours together. Thus, you never know how lucky you'll get while visiting this store - most people walk out with some surprising gems of the past.
A massive mall in Cambridge on the banks of the Charles River Dam, CambridgeSide is a perfect shopping hub for those looking to buy chic outfits or gifts. It is home to familiar clothing stores, technology stores, shoe stores, department stores, and much more. With a large food court as well as several restaurants, it is well-equipped to feed scores of hungry shoppers. The mall includes well-known stores like Apple, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, TJ Maxx, The Cheesecake Factory, Taco Bell, Claire's, and Foot Locker.
This trendy shopping district has everything you need, offering the perfect retail therapy that is relaxing and exciting as well. The Assembly Row at Assembly Square with its riverfront location is scenic and has branded stores, outlets, local boutiques and all kinds of shops that will take care of all your fancies and needs. It also has restaurants and eateries dotting its vicinity and has various events throughout the year that is reminiscent of European festival markets. Assembly Row has an alluring charm to it that will make you want more of it.
Established in July 2015, Boston Public Market has gained much popularity in a short span of time. It is interesting to note that this is the only place in the city dedicated to New England products. The indoor market has numerous sellers offering a slew of fresh produce, gourmet products, cheese, dairy items, quality meat and seafood, savory items, light bites, baked delights, and flowers. Further, over 35 vendors offer fresh produce all year round. Everything in the market is sourced from the best producers, so you can rest assured of quality.
Located in Winchester, Mamadou's Artisan Bakery is a part of a chain of specialty food shops which is renowned for its baked goods. Its flaky croissants will remind you of Paris bakeries while its hearty baguette bread will keep you coming back for more. Walnut bread, Italian bread, sourdough, multigrain bread and Ciabatta are a few other varieties of baked goods which can be found here. Grab a croissant on your way to work or take home a couple of loaves to spruce up your dinner.
Brookline Booksmith is one of those great local bookstores that are so hard to find in the age of mega stores. The well-read employees help you find the books you want, offer excellent staff picks, and never pressure those who just want to browse the shelves for hours. For a medium-sized store, they pack in a ton of books, magazines, gadgets and gifts. Break away from the bestseller list in this charming local haunt.
This wild selection of men and women's leather jackets is perfect for both casual and formal wear. The wide assortment of styles and colors ranges from suede and calfskin to thicker, more durable leather. Leather pants, belts and Birkenstock sandals round out the inventory at this Beacon Hill shop. If your needs run more towards business wear, you'll find a diverse selection of briefcases and backpacks, along with an extremely friendly staff. Not to mention, boots are available up to size 15!
Salmagundi has something for everyone. The store is brightly lit, and funky, fun accessories hang from hooks and flow over tables and racks. The staff is not only friendly, but interested in what they are selling. Salmagundi is where the rotund of dome and the hat-leery can find fitting embellishment for the noggin. Also check out the unique belts, scarves, jewelry, and shoes on offer.
Craft Beer Cellar, the name says it all. Located in the heart of Belmont, this shop a a haven for beer lovers. Walk in through the doors of this store, and you will be surrounded by shelves lined with over 900 varieties of craft beers. Though the focus of this store is on brews sourced from the United States, international labels are also sold here. The collection is sure to leave you astounded and the knowledgeable and amicable staff will guide you through your selection. Occasionally, food and beer pairing events are organized here.