Shopping

Boston is a shopper's paradise. It offers a wide selection of goods at affordable prices to the shopaholics. The good news is that no sales tax is charged on clothes that are below $175 and also only 5% tax when the amount is more. There is a plethora of shops, stores and boutiques in the city to cater to the needs of the shoppers.

The largest shopping regions in the town are the Downtown Crossing and the Back Bay. Together with these there are two big malls in the area. These are:

The Cambridgeside Galleria: This shopping mall houses a Best Buy, department stores, bookstores, clothing stores, a Cheesecake Factory eatery and a food court.

Copley Place and The Prudential Center- This is another place where the guests can visit. It has a number of eateries and shops in the area. There are clothing stores, department stores, bookstores, a food court, upscale shopping, restaurants, and are also close to a number of big hotels.

The visitors will be able to experience more local color at one of the following commercial areas:

Newbury Street: This runs from Boston Common to the Massachusetts Avenue through the Back Bay district and features some of the high end shops and boutiques. The shops close to Boston Common are more expensive and these become more affordable as one moves towards Massachusetts Avenue. There are also book shops, antique shops, art galleries and cafes.

Downtown crossing: It is located in Downtown Boston very close to Boston Common. There is the Bargain Alley in the area that resembles an Automatic Markdown plan. Each week the products become 25% cheaper. There are some great deals to be picked up at this time. There are also music stores, Macy's and Borders, general retail, souvenirs, and a number of street vendors and fast food that are available there.

Coolidge Corner: This is situated in the neighborhood region of Brookline. This area is less urban and there are a host of shopping and dining options that are available here.

Faneuil Hall Quincy Marketplace: This is a major shopping area that is situated towards the center of the town. This was originally constructed in 1826 and was a grocery and meat hall. Now there are more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes that are situated in the region.

The shops in Boston are open from Monday to Saturday from 0900-1900. There are also some large stalls and malls that are open on Sundays from 1200-1800 for your endless shopping when on Boston area travel. Some areas and shops might also close late at night at around 2000.