What’s better than one block full of salons, boutiques, dining, and art galleries with one-of-a-kind items? Eight blocks full of salons, boutiques, dining, and art galleries with one-of-a-kind items! And that’s exactly what you’ll find on Newbury Street.
Located in the Back Bay district, this eight-block shopper’s paradise easily rivals New York’s Fifth Avenue and Chicago’s Michigan Avenue in terms of sheer volume and quality of merchandise. Accenting the upscale feel of the street is the architecture. A beautiful blend of old and new styles come together on Newbury Street, but the focal point remains the rows of brownstone buidings now converted to storefronts.
Located in the Back Bay district, this eight-block shopper’s paradise easily rivals New York’s Fifth Avenue and Chicago’s Michigan Avenue in terms of sheer volume and quality of merchandise. Accenting the upscale feel of the street is the architecture. A beautiful blend of old and new styles come together on Newbury Street, but the focal point remains the rows of brownstone buidings now converted to storefronts.
Back in the 19th century, Newbury Street was primarily residential and even regarded by the 1893 edition of Baedeker’s United States travel guide as “the least fashionable street in the Back Bay.” The first retail shop opened in 1905, but the street really began transforming into a shopping district in the 1970s with the opening of the original Newbury Comics by two MIT students. From there, the rest is history.
Now for the good stuff. Here’s a short list of unique Newbury Street highlights:
Alex and Ani – eco-friendly Carolyn Rafaelian designs. Particularly known for signature expandable wire bangles.
Barbour – cozy outerwear including jackets, sweaters, pants, scarves, and everything else you need to keep warm in the wintertime.
Bobbles and Lace – this aunt/niece fashionista team is dedicated to high fashion at low cost.
Boston Olive Oil Company – 100% Extra Virgin. 100% fabulous. Also features balsamic vinegar and a tasting bar.
Crush Boutique – a little something for everyone with famous and up-and-coming designers displayed side by side.
Alex and Ani – eco-friendly Carolyn Rafaelian designs. Particularly known for signature expandable wire bangles.
Barbour – cozy outerwear including jackets, sweaters, pants, scarves, and everything else you need to keep warm in the wintertime.
Bobbles and Lace – this aunt/niece fashionista team is dedicated to high fashion at low cost.
Boston Olive Oil Company – 100% Extra Virgin. 100% fabulous. Also features balsamic vinegar and a tasting bar.
Crush Boutique – a little something for everyone with famous and up-and-coming designers displayed side by side.
FLOR – all about alternative floor coverings. A system of carpet squares that you assemble to create custom rungs, runners and area rugs. Renewable and recycled materials.
International Poster Gallery – a showcase of posters from around the world. Buys and sells posters.
LA Burdick Handmade Chocolates – founded in 1984, LA Burdick Chocolates only uses the finest ingredients from Switzerland, France, Venezuela, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. They cook small batches and cut and shape everything by hand.
International Poster Gallery – a showcase of posters from around the world. Buys and sells posters.
LA Burdick Handmade Chocolates – founded in 1984, LA Burdick Chocolates only uses the finest ingredients from Switzerland, France, Venezuela, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. They cook small batches and cut and shape everything by hand.
Marimekko – Finnish style. “Mari” is an anagram of the first name of the company's founder, Armi Ratia, while “mekko” means “dress” in Finnish. And it was indeed Mari's dresses that started it all in 1951.
Raven Used Books – one of those awesome bookstores that buy and sell scholarly, literary, and general books, with treasures just waiting to be unearthed.
Sweet on Newbury – get your sweet tooth on at this specialty cupcake shop with ready-to-eat specials year round.
Wired Puppy – time for a lunch break at this cozy, environmentally friendly, organic, fair trade coffee and tea shop. Get away for a second with their secluded location off the bustle of the main street. Outdoor seating available.
Sweet on Newbury – get your sweet tooth on at this specialty cupcake shop with ready-to-eat specials year round.
Wired Puppy – time for a lunch break at this cozy, environmentally friendly, organic, fair trade coffee and tea shop. Get away for a second with their secluded location off the bustle of the main street. Outdoor seating available.
And this list barely scratches the surface. For more information about Newbury Street and a complete list of shops visit the Newbury Street League’s website.
Please note that these recommendations were picked at random and are not endorsed by ACHA.
Please note that these recommendations were picked at random and are not endorsed by ACHA.
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Image Credit - Newbury Street: Cabot & Company, Clothes: Bobbles and Lace, Room: Flor, Coffee: Boston.com
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