Boston in Bags

Despite all the attractions and parks to visit, shopping is always on the list during your vacation. Boston has quite the selection for every kind of shopper and browser. Even if you didn’t financially plan on taking a piece of Boston home with you, you might just end up looking into payday loans in order to cover your mass shopping spree. The top of the list for shopping in Boston has to be Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market. Here visitors get a perfect blend of history and present day shopping. The Marketplace has quaint little shops that can take you back and souvenir shops to remember the here and now. At 11:45 and 1:45, Saturday, Sunday and Monday you can take a break from shopping to watch the Changing of the Guard at Faneuil Hall. Then you can throw caution (and diets) to the wind on one of the Boston Chocolate tours.

Up from Boston Common just a bit is a place known as Downtown Crossing which is great for the browser. This place is perfect for pedestrians because no cars are allowed. Here also is located the famous Filene’s Basement, a mecca for the avid shopper.

Not to be left out in the least, wander up the street more and find Newbury Street, known to many for the eight block long shopping paradise. Maybe stop to get your hair done at one of the top salons in the country! Try the hardware store or gourmet gift shops. You’ll find kids clothes to bookstores to bedding. There are shops of all kinds on Newbury Street so be ready to wander.

When you’ve finished wandering in Newbury Street, jump in the car and head to another “not to be missed” shopping destination, The Prudential Center. Parking is no problem due to one of the largest parking garages in Boston. Experience over 75 shops of all types then refuel at Skywalk or Top of the Hub for fine dining.

Having refueled head to Harvard Square to really round out your shopping. You’ll find everything from books to beads and coasters to culture. The Curious George Books and Toys to offer quality children’s literature and fine toys. Bryn Mawr Book Store uses proceeds for scholarships to Bryn Mawr College. Truly a “place with a purpose” you won’t want to miss Harvard Square on your bean town shopping extravaganza!