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Since colonial times, Boston has been a
center of commerce and trade on the eastern seaboard. With a long-standing reputation
for offering some of the world's finest goods, it should come as no surprise that
Boston is home to one of the most prestigious shopping districts in the world.
Stay at the Hilton Back Bay, the Midtown, or The Colonnade, and the temptation
will be only minutes from your front door. Fabulous
Newbury Street has a long-standing reputation for luxury and exquisite designer
clothing, jewelry and accessories, but more than that, this eight block strip
of high class boutiques, cafes, antique stores and consignment shops has a personality
that spills out into the streets. With street performers and sidewalk dining at
upscale bistros and cafes, Newbury Street can take on the aura of a fair on a
warm spring day. Featuring numerous galleries and salons, Newbury Street flows
between Massachusetts Avenue and the Boston Commons, and is often referred to
as “the Rodeo Drive of Boston”. There are also some lovely places to stay that
are right in the midst of the Newbury scene, such as Club Quarters, the Copley
Square Hotel, and the Eliot Hotel. After
a morning spent window shopping with the well heeled, a trek over to Downtown
Crossing might be just the thing. This shopping district centers around an area
that has been closed to through traffic, and the pedestrian friendly feel gives
this bustling square the vibe of an open-air market. Featuring many bargains and
discount shops, this area is also home to Macy's, Filene's and its Original Basement
store, and the Crystal Fine Art Gallery. Parking in this neighborhood is virtually
non-existent, so if you don't stay at nearby Boston Park Plaza Towers, Doubletree
Downtown, or Hyatt Regency Boston, then you'll want to take the “T” or catch a
cab if you're not on foot. If antiques
are your cup of tea, then you'll want to make a special side-trip to Charles Street,
where the reputable Marika's draws visitors over and over for its elegant collections
of jewelry and jade. In addition to the charming shops and ambiance of Charles
Street, there is also the scenery, as the stroll down Beacon Hill brings you down
to where the Charles River comes into view. More-->> |
