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Globe Corner Bookstore
Cambridge
The offspring of the dear departed original on the Freedom Trail, the Globe Corner carries huge selections of travel guides and essays, maps, atlases, and globes. Check ahead for special events, such as the annual adventure-travel lecture series.The offspring of the dear departed original on the Freedom
Greenward
Cambridge
A quick glance reveals what appears to be an upscale boutique that may be taking the description "colorful" a bit too literally, but that's part of what makes Greenward so ingenious. The merchandise -- home goods, fashion accessories (including jewelry), products for cleaning your home and yourself, kids' clothing and toys, and more -- are both desirable and eco-conscious (organic, handmade, recycled, recyclable, generally virtuous).A quick glance reveals what appears to be an upscale
Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Cambridge
Shelves packed with poetry line this tiny space from floor to high, high ceiling. Grolier carries just what the name says: only poetry, and lots of it.Shelves packed with poetry line this tiny space from floor
H&M
Cambridge
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
Harvard Book Store
Cambridge
On the main level of this shop, readers peruse an excellent scholarly selection and discounted bestsellers. The basement is the draw for those in the know: Prices on remainders are good, and used paperbacks (many bought for classes and hardly opened) are 50% off their original prices. Check ahead for information on readings and other special events.On the main level of this shop, readers peruse an
Joie de Vivre
Cambridge
When I'm stumped for a present for a person who has everything, I head to this delightful little shop, which has been here since 1984. Joie de Vivre's constantly changing selection of gifts and toys for adults and sophisticated children is beyond compare. The kaleidoscope collection alone is worth the trip; you'll also find jewelry, note cards, puzzles, music boxes, clocks, stuffed animals, and even salt and pepper shakers.When I'm stumped for a present for a person who
Newbury Comics
Cambridge
A quickly adapting survivor of the downloading revolution, Newbury Comics is a funky local chain of what were originally record stores; it now stocks a wide selection of posters, gifts, novelty items, T-shirts -- and, of course, comics. You'll also still find CDs (and tapes!) of particularly cutting-edge music, with lots of independent labels and imports.A quickly adapting survivor of the downloading revolution, Newbury Comics
Oona's
Cambridge
From funky accessories and costume jewelry to vintage dresses nice enough to get married in, Oona's carries an extensive selection of "experienced clothing" at good prices. The Harvard Square stalwart, which opened in 1973, is especially busy at Halloween but great fun anytime.From funky accessories and costume jewelry to vintage dresses nice
Paper Source
Cambridge
Gorgeous paper (writing and wrapping), cards, pens, ink, stamps, books, stickers, unusual gifts, and custom invitations make these well-organized stores magnets for anyone with a thing for stationery. Be sure to check out the handmade paper from around the world. A crafty friend swears by the Boston location, but all three are delightful.Gorgeous paper (writing and wrapping), cards, pens, ink, stamps, books,
Pearl Art & Craft Supplies
Cambridge
The Central Square branch of the national discount chain stocks everything you need to do it yourself, from pens and pencils to stamps and stencils to cards and canvas.The Central Square branch of the national discount chain stocks
Porter Square Books
Cambridge
A well-stocked independent bookstore with everything from the latest best-sellers to esoteric academic tomes to a great children's department -- it's a dying breed. If they were all run as well as this one, with staffs this helpful and selections this brain-tickling, the species would be anything but endangered.A well-stocked independent bookstore with everything from the latest best-sellers
Savenor's Market
Cambridge
Both gourmet shop and posh meat market, Savenor's is the perfect place to provision yourself before a concert or movie on the nearby Esplanade (or a really pricey cookout; Kobe beef, anyone?). And it's the local purveyor of exotic meats -- if you crave buffalo or rattlesnake, this is the place. The original location, in Cambridge, was a favorite of Julia Child's.Both gourmet shop and posh meat market, Savenor's is the
Schoenhof's Foreign Books
Cambridge
The oldest foreign-language bookseller in the country stocks volumes for adults and children in more than 50 languages. It also carries dictionaries and language-learning materials for 700-plus languages and dialects, plus quirky gift items (haven't you always wanted a Hannah Arendt T-shirt?) and translations of children's classics. Closed Sunday.The oldest foreign-language bookseller in the country stocks volumes for
Stellabella Toys
Cambridge
Both retro (lots of wooden toys) and modern (no guns), Stellabella is a welcoming destination for parents and kids alike. It carries everything from baby strollers to craft supplies and costumes for big kids, and the friendly staff can lend a hand if you need help maintaining your status as the cool aunt or uncle.Both retro (lots of wooden toys) and modern (no guns),
The Games People Play
Cambridge
Just outside Harvard Square, this 30-plus-year-old business carries enough board games (foreign as well as domestic) to outfit every country, summer, and beach house in New England. Also check out the puzzles, playing cards, role-playing games, Steiff toys, and chess and backgammon sets.Just outside Harvard Square, this 30-plus-year-old business carries enough board
The Garment District
Cambridge
You're hitting the clubs and you want to look cool, but money is tight. You'll be right at home among the shoppers here, paying great prices for a huge selection of contemporary and vintage clothing, costumes, and accessories. "Dollar a pound" merchandise on the first floor actually costs $1.50 a pound. And Boston Costume, which is on the premises, is the go-to place for rental, retail, and vintage costumes, which are available year-round.You're hitting the clubs and you want to look cool,
The Harvard Coop
Cambridge
The Coop (rhymes with hoop), or Harvard Cooperative Society, is student-oriented but not a run-of-the-mill college bookstore. You'll find Harvard insignia merchandise, stationery, prints, and posters. As at BU, Barnes & Noble runs the book operation.The Coop (rhymes with hoop), or Harvard Cooperative Society, is
Trader Joe's
Cambridge
The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared foods, cheese, nuts, baked goods, natural and organic products, and other edibles, all at excellent prices. Get a preview on the website or just ask devotees -- they can't shut up about it. The Cambridge location (which sells alcohol, as does the Brookline store) is a good place to stop for picnic provisions if you're driving, but it's not convenient to public transit.The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared
Trader Joe's
Cambridge
The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared foods, cheese, nuts, baked goods, natural and organic products, and other edibles, all at excellent prices. Get a preview on the website or just ask devotees -- they can't shut up about it. The Cambridge location (which sells alcohol, as does the Brookline store) is a good place to stop for picnic provisions if you're driving, but it's not convenient to public transit.The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared
WardMaps.com
Cambridge
A "ward map" shows municipal divisions, usually on a grid and often bound into an atlas. WardMaps.com is an entrancing little place just outside Harvard Square. It carries maps and prints in various sizes and conditions, plus an excellent selection of gift items -- coasters, puzzles, mugs, notebooks, and more -- printed with (can you guess?) maps.A "ward map" shows municipal divisions, usually on a grid
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Globe Corner Bookstore
Cambridge
The offspring of the dear departed original on the Freedom Trail, the Globe Corner carries huge selections of travel guides and essays, maps, atlases, and globes. Check ahead for special events, such as the annual adventure-travel lecture series.The offspring of the dear departed original on the Freedom
Greenward
Cambridge
A quick glance reveals what appears to be an upscale boutique that may be taking the description "colorful" a bit too literally, but that's part of what makes Greenward so ingenious. The merchandise -- home goods, fashion accessories (including jewelry), products for cleaning your home and yourself, kids' clothing and toys, and more -- are both desirable and eco-conscious (organic, handmade, recycled, recyclable, generally virtuous).A quick glance reveals what appears to be an upscale
Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Cambridge
Shelves packed with poetry line this tiny space from floor to high, high ceiling. Grolier carries just what the name says: only poetry, and lots of it.Shelves packed with poetry line this tiny space from floor
H&M
Cambridge
The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look for cheap, stylish clothing and accessories. The Downtown Crossing store outfits women, men, and kids; the Cambridge branch concentrates on fashions for women (including underwear) and teens of both sexes.The Swedish discount-fashion juggernaut is a terrific place to look
Harvard Book Store
Cambridge
On the main level of this shop, readers peruse an excellent scholarly selection and discounted bestsellers. The basement is the draw for those in the know: Prices on remainders are good, and used paperbacks (many bought for classes and hardly opened) are 50% off their original prices. Check ahead for information on readings and other special events.On the main level of this shop, readers peruse an
Joie de Vivre
Cambridge
When I'm stumped for a present for a person who has everything, I head to this delightful little shop, which has been here since 1984. Joie de Vivre's constantly changing selection of gifts and toys for adults and sophisticated children is beyond compare. The kaleidoscope collection alone is worth the trip; you'll also find jewelry, note cards, puzzles, music boxes, clocks, stuffed animals, and even salt and pepper shakers.When I'm stumped for a present for a person who
Newbury Comics
Cambridge
A quickly adapting survivor of the downloading revolution, Newbury Comics is a funky local chain of what were originally record stores; it now stocks a wide selection of posters, gifts, novelty items, T-shirts -- and, of course, comics. You'll also still find CDs (and tapes!) of particularly cutting-edge music, with lots of independent labels and imports.A quickly adapting survivor of the downloading revolution, Newbury Comics
Oona's
Cambridge
From funky accessories and costume jewelry to vintage dresses nice enough to get married in, Oona's carries an extensive selection of "experienced clothing" at good prices. The Harvard Square stalwart, which opened in 1973, is especially busy at Halloween but great fun anytime.From funky accessories and costume jewelry to vintage dresses nice
Paper Source
Cambridge
Gorgeous paper (writing and wrapping), cards, pens, ink, stamps, books, stickers, unusual gifts, and custom invitations make these well-organized stores magnets for anyone with a thing for stationery. Be sure to check out the handmade paper from around the world. A crafty friend swears by the Boston location, but all three are delightful.Gorgeous paper (writing and wrapping), cards, pens, ink, stamps, books,
Pearl Art & Craft Supplies
Cambridge
The Central Square branch of the national discount chain stocks everything you need to do it yourself, from pens and pencils to stamps and stencils to cards and canvas.The Central Square branch of the national discount chain stocks
Porter Square Books
Cambridge
A well-stocked independent bookstore with everything from the latest best-sellers to esoteric academic tomes to a great children's department -- it's a dying breed. If they were all run as well as this one, with staffs this helpful and selections this brain-tickling, the species would be anything but endangered.A well-stocked independent bookstore with everything from the latest best-sellers
Savenor's Market
Cambridge
Both gourmet shop and posh meat market, Savenor's is the perfect place to provision yourself before a concert or movie on the nearby Esplanade (or a really pricey cookout; Kobe beef, anyone?). And it's the local purveyor of exotic meats -- if you crave buffalo or rattlesnake, this is the place. The original location, in Cambridge, was a favorite of Julia Child's.Both gourmet shop and posh meat market, Savenor's is the
Schoenhof's Foreign Books
Cambridge
The oldest foreign-language bookseller in the country stocks volumes for adults and children in more than 50 languages. It also carries dictionaries and language-learning materials for 700-plus languages and dialects, plus quirky gift items (haven't you always wanted a Hannah Arendt T-shirt?) and translations of children's classics. Closed Sunday.The oldest foreign-language bookseller in the country stocks volumes for
Stellabella Toys
Cambridge
Both retro (lots of wooden toys) and modern (no guns), Stellabella is a welcoming destination for parents and kids alike. It carries everything from baby strollers to craft supplies and costumes for big kids, and the friendly staff can lend a hand if you need help maintaining your status as the cool aunt or uncle.Both retro (lots of wooden toys) and modern (no guns),
The Games People Play
Cambridge
Just outside Harvard Square, this 30-plus-year-old business carries enough board games (foreign as well as domestic) to outfit every country, summer, and beach house in New England. Also check out the puzzles, playing cards, role-playing games, Steiff toys, and chess and backgammon sets.Just outside Harvard Square, this 30-plus-year-old business carries enough board
The Garment District
Cambridge
You're hitting the clubs and you want to look cool, but money is tight. You'll be right at home among the shoppers here, paying great prices for a huge selection of contemporary and vintage clothing, costumes, and accessories. "Dollar a pound" merchandise on the first floor actually costs $1.50 a pound. And Boston Costume, which is on the premises, is the go-to place for rental, retail, and vintage costumes, which are available year-round.You're hitting the clubs and you want to look cool,
The Harvard Coop
Cambridge
The Coop (rhymes with hoop), or Harvard Cooperative Society, is student-oriented but not a run-of-the-mill college bookstore. You'll find Harvard insignia merchandise, stationery, prints, and posters. As at BU, Barnes & Noble runs the book operation.The Coop (rhymes with hoop), or Harvard Cooperative Society, is
Trader Joe's
Cambridge
The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared foods, cheese, nuts, baked goods, natural and organic products, and other edibles, all at excellent prices. Get a preview on the website or just ask devotees -- they can't shut up about it. The Cambridge location (which sells alcohol, as does the Brookline store) is a good place to stop for picnic provisions if you're driving, but it's not convenient to public transit.The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared
Trader Joe's
Cambridge
The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared foods, cheese, nuts, baked goods, natural and organic products, and other edibles, all at excellent prices. Get a preview on the website or just ask devotees -- they can't shut up about it. The Cambridge location (which sells alcohol, as does the Brookline store) is a good place to stop for picnic provisions if you're driving, but it's not convenient to public transit.The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared
WardMaps.com
Cambridge
A "ward map" shows municipal divisions, usually on a grid and often bound into an atlas. WardMaps.com is an entrancing little place just outside Harvard Square. It carries maps and prints in various sizes and conditions, plus an excellent selection of gift items -- coasters, puzzles, mugs, notebooks, and more -- printed with (can you guess?) maps.A "ward map" shows municipal divisions, usually on a grid
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