Shopping in Boston
Faneuil Hall (circa 1742)
Merchants Row • Boston, MA 02108
617-242-5675
For more than two hundred fifty years this market area has been central to Boston, and now is the site of a tourist-oriented shopping area that hosts many unique shops and eateries. The meeting hall that is found in the area is sometimes called “the cradle of liberty” because it was the site of early protests against British policy.
Shops at Copley Place, The
Two Copley Place #100 • Boston, MA 02116
617-262-6600
This shopping area contains more than one hundred shops, including retailers of Gucci, Tiffany, J. Crew, and Williams-Sonoma; Copley place is situated in the historic and charming Back Bay area and is conveniently located close to many other landmarks, attractions, and historical sites in the vicinity.
The Shops at Prudential Center
800 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02119
Located in Boston's Back Bay
617-236-3100, 800-SHOP-PRU
The Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 shops and restaurants including, Ann Taylor, Jasmine Sola, Barnes & Noble, The Cheesecake Factory, Legal Sea Foods and Sephora.
Lionette's Market
577 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02118
Located on the South End
617-778-0360
Lionette's Market sells local clean sustainable food. Products include goat cheeses, baby carrots, summer squashes, raspberries, blueberries, eggplants, string beans, baby beets, radishes, summer turnips, tomatoes, and all cuts of steak.
South End Open Market
540 Harrison Avenue • Boston, MA 02118
The South End Open Market is an open air market featuring a diversified mix of artists, farmers, clothing and jewelry designers antique dealers, bakers, non-profit groups and much more. They will be open starting May in conjunction with the SOWA Artwalk, and be every Sunday thereafter through Nov 27.
Boston Scrimshanders
Copley Place • Boston, MA 02116
617-424-5557
This shop features a great number of enticing scrimshaw items, as well as an extensive collection of ivory antiques, handcrafted ship models, Nantucket Lighthouse baskets, and custom made nautical gifts and knives.
HarborSails
North Canopy, Quincy Market building • Boston, MA 02125
617-723-5590
HarborSails carries the largest local collection of lighthouses, nautical figures, crystal, and lobster-themed merchandise.
Beadworks
167 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-247-7227
One can find an extensive and ever-changing collection of beads, semi-precious and freshwater pearls, new and vintage beads, and much more at this premier bead shop that also offers repair and custom services, jewelry making classes, and will host parties and other special events.
Nami Spa
262 Beacon Street, 6th Floor • Boston, MA 02116
617-267-6264
Japanese inspired spa and salon offering hair, skin, nail, and body treatments for men and women.