The most famous big stores and shopping centers in Boston are concentrated in the area of Newbury, Boylston, Tremont and Washington streets. Here you can buy everything from clothes and shoes to books and furniture. And in the case of Newbury Street, one of the most expensive in the world, you can also combine shopping with a pleasant walk.
Boston's major shopping centers Natick Mall, Shoppers World and numerous department stores make up the so-called golden triangle of Boston retail. From Thanksgiving through mid-January, there are sales here. They can be recognized by the inscriptions "Sale", "Clearance".
If you're interested in big name brands at discounts of up to 70% off year-round, check out the Boston Outlets. In the city itself, these include World Furniture Outlet on Sutherland Road, Tannery Outlet Store on Boylston Street, Eddie Bauer Outlet on Washington Street, and more. There are Premium American Outlets near Wrentham Village near Boston.
Those who want to buy exclusive things in Boston, shopping reviews advise to go to Quincy Market, Haymarket. For artists' creations and antiques you should go to Charlestown. Music stores are concentrated in the west of the financial district.
Reviews about shopping in Boston often draw attention to the fact that the state has a sales tax. As a rule, it is 5%, but does not apply to newspapers and clothes costing up to 175 USD. However, price tags usually indicate the price of things/products without tax. So you should take into account that the amount will be different at the cash register.
To find the best deals and do all the shopping quickly, book a shopping tour in Boston. In a group it will cost 500-600 USD per person.
