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Boston: Shopping

You'll find places to shop all over the city – from the stores in Back Bay's Prudential Center to the rock-bottom bargain prices in Downtown Crossing. Then of course, there are the boutiques and shops that line Newbury Street and the preppy palaces on Charles Street. Whatever your fancy, and no matter your budget, you'll find something to take home. If you've a love for lobster, you'll find no shortage of them in the form of lollipops and stuffed animals.

Charles Street Mingle with Boston’s upper crust as you peruse the antique stores and upscale galleries that line the brick sidewalks. Beacon Hill; Charles St.; www.beaconhillonline.com
gallery | expensive | antiques

Downtown Crossing Bargain-hunters love this area, home to discount emporiums like H&M, TJ Maxx, and the holy grail of rock-bottom prices: Filene’s Basement. Downtown Crossing; 250-450 Washington St.; www.downtowncrossing.org
bargain

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Knick-knacks and inexpensive souvenirs dominate the carts of vendors hawking everything from lobster lollipops to Boston-themed t-shirts; there’s a smattering of retail shops here as well. Faneuil Hall; 4 South Market Building; www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
family | souvenirs | mall

Newbury Street Spend an afternoon on this hipper-than-hip thoroughfare, where Prada, Gucci, Burberry, and Chanel are all neighbors. Back Bay; Newbury St.; www.newbury-st.com
expensive | designer

Shops at Prudential An upscale indoor shopping mall that’s perfect if you prefer one-stop shopping to prolonged perusing. Back Bay; 800 Boylston St.; 617-236-3100; www.prudentialcenter.com
expensive | mall

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