Top Shopping in Boston

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by Charissa Pemper

The Holidays are right around the corner and if you are looking for the not-so-normal shopping in Boston, then there are a few places that are absolute musts.

Newbury St.

“Boston’s most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston’s Newbury Street has something for everyone.”

In the heart of the Back Bay, Newbury st. boasts some of the finest shops and boutiques in the world. A beautiful melding of 19th century ambiance and modern culture, Newbury St. is the ultimate city shopping experience.

After a tiring day scouting the various boutiques, you can just sit down and sip your favorite coffee along one of the al fresco coffee shops. Wear very comfortable shoes when shopping here because you don’t want to miss the fun of shopping two to three days in a row! This street used to be part of the Boston Harbor until it was filled in. If you are having a bad hair day, then visit one of the premier salons before going on a shopping spree.

Newbury St.

Prudential / Copley

The Shops at Prudential Center and Copley Plaza (attached by an above-ground pedestrian walkway) have been identified as one of the top destinations for shoppers in Boston. It is the epicenter of consumer goods in the city. It has more than 75 establishments with well-known names as Saks Fifth Avenue, Lacoste. Club Monaco, Barneys New York and Tiffany & Co.

The Shops at Prudential Center

The Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

45 Minutes from Boston, the Wrentham Outlets are an astonishing series of name-brand outlet stores offering great deals. It is an huge place, with Gucci, Cole Haan, Movado, Williams-Sonoma, Yankee Candle, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Elie Tahari, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sony, Williams-Sonoma and about 160 more…

Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

Filene’s Basement

The famous Filene’s Basement is still going strong. This store houses high-end name brand clothing at much discounted prices. Every year they have their annual Wedding Dress event, which will be held in February ‘09, where hundreds of brides-to-be vie (or fight) for unbelievably discounted name-brand wedding gowns.

Located in the heart of Downtown Boston in the Downtown Crossing area. Don’t expect tea and concierge service here though. It really is a basement, and actually abuts The MBTA’s Orange Line, which is really the best way to get there. You can literally get off the train and walk into the store.