Cambridge
If you’re into maps, you’ll be into Ward Maps. It has an incredible collection of original antique and reproduction maps, with a special focus on Boston,…
Must-see shopping in Cambridge
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Family-owned and -operated since 1932, the Harvard Bookstore is not officially affiliated with Harvard University, but it is the university community’s…
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Founded in 1927, Grolier is the oldest – and perhaps the most famous – poetry bookstore in the USA. Over the years, TS Eliot, ee cummings, Marianne Moore…
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This cherished shop is one of the last used-books holdouts in Harvard Square. Its huge collection focuses on scholarly titles, especially in the liberal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Owned and operated by Cambridge artists, this two-level gallery displays an ever-changing exhibit of their work. The pieces are crafty: handmade jewelry,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A lovely little store run by folks who are passionate about playing games. The well-curated selection includes many unique toys and games that are…
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If your memories of bygone fashion eras have faded like an old pair of jeans, this store will bring it all back. The upstairs is organized by decade and…
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Dating to 1955, Out of Town News is a national historic landmark. This quintessential newsstand sells magazines from all over the world, plus a diverse…
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In an out-of-the-way spot on the edge of Harvard Square, this underground (literally) record shop is everything it should be. Crammed with LPs and 45s, it…
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Locals know that you can find just about anything you need for your home at this old-timer hardware store. From house paint to cleaning supplies, from…
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The Garage (formerly a parking garage) is a gritty mini-mall that houses an eclectic mix of upstairs shops and downstairs eats. Chill out with ice cream…
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Boston Costume can dress you up like your favorite superhero, sports mascot, literary character or historical figure. Rent or buy. Unsurprisingly, this…
