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Since colonial times, Boston has been a center of commerce and trade on the eastern seaboard.Since colonial times, Boston has been a center of commerce and trade on the eastern seaboard. With a long-standing reputation for offering some of the world's finest goods, it should come as no surprise that Boston is home to one of the most prestigious shopping districts in the world. Stay at the Hilton Back Bay, the Midtown, or The Colonnade, and the temptation will be only minutes from your front door.
Fabulous Newbury Street has a long-standing reputation for luxury and exquisite designer clothing, jewelry and accessories, but more than that, this eight block strip of high class boutiques, cafes, antique stores and consignment shops has a personality that spills out into the streets. With street performers and sidewalk dining at upscale bistros and cafes, Newbury Street can take on the aura of a fair on a warm spring day. Featuring numerous galleries and salons, Newbury Street flows between Massachusetts Avenue and the Boston Commons, and is often referred to as “the Rodeo Drive of Boston”. There are also some lovely places to stay that are right in the midst of the Newbury scene, such as Club Quarters, the Copley Square Hotel, and the Eliot Hotel.
After a morning spent window shopping with the well heeled, a trek over to Downtown Crossing might be just the thing. This shopping district centers around an area that has been closed to through traffic, and the pedestrian friendly feel gives this bustling square the vibe of an open-air market. Featuring many bargains and discount shops, this area is also home to Macy's, Filene's and its Original Basement store, and the Crystal Fine Art Gallery. Parking in this neighborhood is virtually non-existent, so if you don't stay at nearby Boston Park Plaza Towers, Doubletree Downtown, or Hyatt Regency Boston, then you'll want to take the “T” or catch a cab if you're not on foot.
If antiques are your cup of tea, then you'll want to make a special side-trip to Charles Street, where the reputable Marika's draws visitors over and over for its elegant collections of jewelry and jade. In addition to the charming shops and ambiance of Charles Street, there is also the scenery, as the stroll down Beacon Hill brings you down to where the Charles River comes into view.
While you're in the North End, be sure to stop by Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market. While both structures bear a strong historical legacy, they have also been re-furnished and are still fully functional shopping malls, filled to the brim with interesting clothing, gift, and gourmet goods. Quincy Market in particular features many tantalizing food items, and the push-carts offering handmade gifts and art as well as the street performers that dot the sidewalks outside add a distinctive flair to the personality of this legendary neighborhood.
Those staying at the Hyatt Regency or the Hampton Inn in Cambridge will be impressed with the amazing variety of shopping arcades, coffee shops, and bookstores that are scattered throughout this neighborhood. Particularly in the areas around its many “squares”, which feature their own ethnically diverse niche of shops and entertainment. Perhaps the most famous of these is Harvard Square, home to over 500 shops with street performances, including juggling and dramatics, on virtually every corner.
As with many cities, Boston's waterfront is also home to a quaint collection of shops and restaurants, featuring gift items as well as other arts and crafts. Stay at the nearby Seaport or Boston Harbor Hotel, and witness this bustling port in action firsthand.
Another exotic neighborhood that is worth visiting is Boston's Chinatown. Located just south of the Downtown Crossing and theater district, it is the third largest Asian community in the country. The amazing selection of spices, imports, cookware, and specialty foods available is stimulating to both the imagination and the appetite.
No matter where you stay in Boston, you'll find enough quaint shops and sidewalk charm to lose yourself in for the better part of a day. So be sure to give yourself time, so you don't feel rushed while you're shopping in the original port and commerce center of the United States. |
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