EcLectic Shopping

Local Boston residents enjoy finding unique treasures in the many shopping districts throughout the area, from the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, to the charms of Newbury Street and the fabulous Shops at Prudential Center, all within Boston proper. Then there are Harvard Square and CambridgeSide Galleria in Cambridge along with the marvelous museum shops scattered throughout the region. Add the legendary Filene's Basement, where bargains were born and all the amazing local galleries with one-of-a-kind finds, visitors are going to want to find time for great shopping while in Boston!

CambridgeSide Galleria

100 CambridgeSide Place / phone: 617-621-8666
The CambridgeSide Galleria is a three story festival-style marketplace just over the Charles from Boston in Cambridge. There are over 120 stores and restaurants including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple Store, Best Buy, Borders, Brookstone, California Pizza Kitchen, Gap, J. Crew, Macy's, Old Navy, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Sears, The Cheesecake Factory, United Colors of Benetton, Yankee Candle Company & more.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

N Market St / phone: 617-523-1300
For over 250 years, this marketplace has been a center drawing shoppers & retailers. Today it is an historic icon that is as vital as it was in the "early days". Shops & dining establishments are located here & includes shops and bullmarket carts such as Ann Taylor, Boston Campus Gear, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Cuoio, Harley Davidson, Michal Negrin, Museum of Fine Arts, Nine West, Orvis, Sluggers Upper Deck, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret & Yankee Candle Company, just to name a few!

Filene's Basement

497 Boylston Street / phone: 617-424-5520
Known for where bargains were born, Filene's Basement was discounting merchandise back in 1909. Filene's has since become part of Macy's, but Filene's Basement has continued as it's own identity, still selling quality merchandise at a discount. With six locations in the Boston area from Back Bay, Newton and Braintree to Watertown, Saugus and Peabody, look for this legendary bargain basement!

Newbury Street

between Arlington & Massachusetts Avenues
A street of handsome shops located in 1880s town houses, intermixed with churches & some new construction, the character of the street is quaint as well as charming. The shops ranges from high end boutiques & galleries to cozy consignment shops with great finds. On Newbury there are apparell shops for every age & gender, electronics, home accessories, food shops as well as pubs, bars & restaurants from French & Mediterranean gourmet & tapas to sandwich shops, sushi & pizza.

SoWa Open Market

460 Harrison Street / Boston / MA / phone: 800-403-8305
A shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it's a trip worth making. Find a variety of vendors with hand-crafted accessories, original art, photography, jewelry, indie designer clothing, housewares, fresh farm produce, florists & fresh bread! / 10 am to 4 pm

The Shops at Prudential Center

800 Boylston Street / phone: 617-236-3100
A multi-storied shopping mall in the heart of Boston, The Shops at Prudential Center claim the title of Northeast’s top shopping destination. With over 75 shops from Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue & Lacoste to Swarovski, Sephora & the Best of Boston, there is something to here for everyone. A stop on many of the Boston tours, this is a great place to dine, shop and to observe the city at the Skywalk!