It's easy to find what you're looking for at this cheery Coolidge Corner bookstore, with its friendly staff and fine selection of new books. There's a charming children's...

Is it a toyshop, or a clothing store? An entire wall of stuffed animals eyes you as you enter; this is the place to get that plush lobster as a Boston souvenir, or an echidna...

The only major retail oasis within striking distance of the curiously shop-free Kendall Square, the Galleria is good for stocking up on inexpensive basics from the likes of J...

This upmarket mall gets better and better: cool designer department store Barneys New York recently moved in, with the socialites' favourite footwear brand, Jimmy Choo, hot on...

Its parent shop, WordsWorth, has closed, but the children's branch (named after the fictional monkey whose creator, Margret Rey, used to frequent the old bookstore) lives on....

A small, classic department store with a conservative air, selling designer and brand-name men's, women's and children's clothing, sportswear and shoes, as well as cosmetics,...

Macy's replaced Boston institution Jordan Marsh in 1996 (there's even a plaque outside commemorating the dearly departed store), but in fact it was more of a conversion than a...

Hands-down the best toy store in Boston, Magic Beans also carries books for kids and parents and a large range of baby and nursing gear. Plunk your offspring in the fenced play...

Sister store to Red Wagon, Pixie Stix caters to 'tween' girls (sizes 7-16) with casual and semi-formal clothes in lollipop colours. The classic styles won't embarrass parents...

This place is the perfect bribe for children who are being dragged against their will to Beacon Hill's charming antique shops. Here you'll find mid range designer kids' clothes...

Entered from the Pru mall or Ring Road, the formerly staid (and much smaller) branch of the famous New York store recently got a slick revamp. The ground floor designer...

This Cambridge favourite, selling a wide array of traditional and educational toys, now has a second branch near Porter Square that visitors may find more convenient than its...

The offspring of women's boutique Turtle, Tadpole is designed for the thoroughly modern child. From Dwell crib sets and posh print T-shirts to play tents and spy gear, it will...

Packed with workers from the landmark 52-floor office tower, this shopping centre gets a bit manic at lunchtime. The majority of stores are mid-range chains (Club Monaco, Ann...