Beacon Hill & Boston Common
This artisanal chocolatier puts equal effort into selecting fine chocolates from around the world and designing beautiful boxes to contain them. Using…
Must-see shopping in Massachusetts
Pioneer Valley
This farm produce center and local institution, about 3 miles south of Amherst, offers maple sugar products in spring, garden produce in summer, apples…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Fashion mavens rave about this cozy basement boutique on Charles St, which features both well-loved designers and up-and-coming talents. The selection of…
Boston
Calling itself 'an Italian-American cultural hub,' this small independent bookstore is the perfect place to pick up reading materials for an upcoming trip…
Streetcar Suburbs
A baby is surely one of nature’s most incredible creations, so why muff it up with synthetic fabrics and toxic toys? If you prefer to dress your little…
Cambridge
So many goodies packed into such a small space – you’ll find every sort of imported edible your heart desires here, from caviar to chocolate. The…
Boston
The Design Museum is a pop-up museum ('Design is everywhere. So are we.'), but the museum shop is always here, overlooking the Greenway, selling quirky T…
Back Bay
Specializing in running gear, this place could not have a better location: it overlooks the finish line of the Boston Marathon. It’s known for attentive…
Revolutionary Boston Museum Store
Boston
Souvenirs with an Americana theme: woven throws featuring flags, eagles and other all-American goodness; reproductions of Paul Revere's depiction of the…
South End & Chinatown
Blending prepster and hipster, rustic and chic, this little basement boutique packs in a lot of intriguing stuff. The eclectic mix of merchandise runs the…
Streetcar Suburbs
Puzzles, of course. But even better, this place has board games. And card games. And many other kinds of games. The folks at Eureka know and love games so…
Cambridge
This old brick warehouse in East Cambridge looks foreboding from the outside, but inside is an antiquer’s paradise. With more than 150 dealers on five…
Boston
This retail outlet for the Fort Point Arts Community displays jewelry, prints, photographs, T-shirts, pottery, homewares and other cool, creative stuff…
Cambridge
Forty Winks is a little slice of luxurious lingerie heaven. The items are pricey, but they are also soft, silky and oh-so-sexy. And the staff are…
Boston
Duck down Board Alley and into this sense-piquing specialty shop. Sausages and cured meats hang from the ceiling, while the cases are stocked with fresh…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
In the mid-20th century, a Hungarian immigrant opened this treasure trove in Boston’s antique central. Today it is run by her grandson, Matthew Raisz, who…
The Berkshires
It's worth popping in to take a look at the contemporary pieces by emerging and established artists at the Wit. The gallery carries work in a range of…
Back Bay
The hunter logo is indicative of Ball & Buck's target audience – manly men who are not afraid to wear camouflage and look good in it, too. These…
Back Bay
How does a music store remain relevant in the digital world? One word: vinyl. In addition to the many cheap CDs and DVDs, there's a solid selection of new…
Boston
After 120 years, this prestigious nonprofit gallery is still fulfilling its mission to promote emerging and established artists and to encourage…
Pioneer Valley
The iconic Springfield motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle, has opened its first apparel and merchandise store at the MGM casino complex. The store…
South End & Chinatown
This little shoebox of a store offers an eclectic array of gift items – many from New England – all of them made with love and thoughtfulness by artisans…
Artists Association of Nantucket
Nantucket
Browse the eclectic works of over 200 Nantucket artists who exhibit at this association gallery. Families with budding artists should inquire about the…
Back Bay
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Daniela Corte attended the Boston School of Fashion Design before launching her own line and opening this understated…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Not just jewelry, but vintage jewelry – especially Bakelite, silver and art deco designs – made by the great designers of yesteryear. The selection is…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
So many lovely things to look at, from exquisite custom-designed jewelry and attractive housewares to quirky baby gifts, chic scarves and handbags. It's…
Cambridge
Owned and operated by Cambridge artists, this two-level gallery displays an ever-changing exhibit of their work. The pieces are crafty: handmade jewelry,…
Boston
It’s the third generation of the Cirace family that runs this North End institution. Established in 1906, V Cirace & Son carries an impressive selection…
Cambridge
With tunes blasting out onto the sidewalk, Cheapo Records lures in music lovers to browse through its huge selection of vinyl and decent selection of CDs…
Back Bay
KitchenWares is popular for its selection of cutlery, as well as its all-important knife sharpening service. Less known, it's also an excellent spot for…
Cambridge
Harvard Square is still a great place to get your vinyl fix and your first stop should probably be Planet Records. It's a small space with an impressive…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Fitness meets fashion at this sweet boutique (fronting a fitness and wellness center, appropriately). This local company aspires to create clothing that…
Cape Cod
Tucked away in a blah strip mall is this surprise of a boutique. Inside is a mix of well-curated antiques, tasteful souvenirs, and beauty and home goods…
Cambridge
Part garage sale, part art market, part street fair, Central Flea is a diverse urban market. There's less art but more grit than at the other New England…
Boston
This specialty shop is pretty much what the name says. Think tableware, picture frames and light fixtures, all crafted from the elegant metal. The…
Cambridge
You can find the much-loved tales about the mischievous monkey, Curious George, in this store, but there are also thousands of other books and toys to…
Boston
You never know what you will find at this sweet boutique, but it’s bound to be good. The little shop carries a wonderful, eclectic assortment of jewelry…
Boston
With a large choice of wines packed into a small space, this is a delightful place to browse. The owners are enthusiastic about educating their customers,…
Cape Cod
Forget small antique shops with clean displays: at the Antiques Center of Cape Cod you'll find multiple buildings stuffed to bursting with the booths of…
Cambridge
Mainly, Rodney sells bookcases and books (including some 45,000 used and discounted books in all genres). It's a quirky place, though, as it also carries…
