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Boston Shopping

Explore Boston's best boutiques, shops, galleries, antique repositories and shopping malls with this guide to shopping in Boston and Cambridge.

Filene's Basement Running of the Brides

Designer wedding gowns... cheap. Since 1947, those four words have drawn hundreds of women to Filene's Basement in Boston for the wedding dress sale to beat all sales. Here are 10 tips for finding a bargain bridal gown at a Filene's Basement wedding dress sale, also known as the "Running of the Brides," along with the dates for the next wedding...

JFK: The Action Figure

From your About Guide, Hasbro and the JFK Library and Museum in Boston team up to introduce a John F. Kennedy GI Joe doll.

Boston Antiques & Collectibles

From Time Out Boston, here is a directory of city antique shops.

Boston Art Galleries

The Boston Art Dealers Association provides a handy, alphabetical list of galleries in the city, including links to individual gallery Web sites.

Boston Museum of Fine Arts Shops

The Boston MFA boasts six shops in Boston with an eclectic selection of gifts. Shop their online gift shop, too.

Boston Shopping Destinations

From the Greater Boston Tourism Council, here is a brief overview of the major shopping "districts" in Boston.

Boston's Best Shoe Stores

Love shoes? Boston Citysearch has your guide to the best places in Boston to find stylish shoes for men and women.

Boston's Best Women's Clothing Stores

Whether you're looking to snag a bargain or to dress to the nines, here's a guide to the best women's clothing shops in Boston from Citysearch.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market, is one of Boston's most popular shopping destinations with its indoor and outdoor carts and variety of retailers and restaurants.

New England Coffee Cake

This Boston coffee cake baker ships its mouthwatering selections anywhere in the world. Treat yourself or someone you love to a New England breakfast.

Phillips Candy House

Making chocolates since 1925, Phillips Candy House has has received "Best of Boston" honors from BOSTON magazine. Be sure to take a free tour the next time you're in Boston.

Boston Travel Guide

More resources for planning your trip to Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find and reserve lodging, design an itinerary that's perfect for you and your traveling companions and discover all of the treats the city is known for, plus a few less-well-known Boston haunts, too.

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