Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Massachusetts Area

"Faneuil Hall is a bustling marketplace best known for its ever-changing lineup of street performers and its central location on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail. Tourists and locals alike flock to the complex’s shops and Quincy Market, featuring 30-plus food stalls selling everything from exotic coffee to fresh seafood and artisanal bread.More"

"Originally Georgian in design, the market and assembly hall went up in the early 1740s and had to be rebuilt 20 years later after a fire destroyed most of it. Charles Bulfinch designed the federal-style expansion of Faneuil Hall at the start of the 19th century."

"We know we can’t stop you from going to Quincy Market, so knock yourself out - take a selfie in front of the Sam Adams statue, buy a Bahstan Is Wicked Pissah shirt, and trip over some cobblestones in front of a crowd of bucket drummers. But instead of going to the Cheers-themed bar to eat, head to the significantly less-touristy Boston Public Market, which houses exclusively local food stalls. For breakfast, grab some brioche donuts from Union Square Donuts or a smoked fish taco from Boston Smoked Fish Co, and then get Boston’s 10th best lobster roll from Red’s Best for lunch"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user NewtonCourt used under CC BY-SA 4.0. The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring New England artisans and food producers offering fresh produce, locally sourced food, prepared meals, crafts and speciality items. Multiple festivals, workshops and cooking classes for all ages are organised year-round at the market."

"Boston Public Market is the perfect spot for that: featuring exclusively New England-based products and companies, you can pick up anything from produce to donuts to crafts here. This is one of my favorite spots in Boston–and not just because of how good the ice cream is!"

"The Outlets at Assembly Row features premiere American brand outlet stores, 18 dining options, entertainment including LEGOLAND Discovery Center, a 12 screen AMC theatre, Muse Paintbar, a 6-acre waterfront park and more - all in a picturesque pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.The Outlets at Assembly Row, Somerville, MA | +1-617-440-5565 | Distance from hotel: 2.8 miles Easily accessible by car or via the Orange Line"

"When you want to enjoy an outdoor outlet shopping experience close to Boston with great restaurants and other entertainment, make your way to Assembly Row. Here you'll find a lifestyle concept like no other because they offer more than just stores to keep you entertained, and even a few special spots for the kids. At Assembly Row, the entire family can enjoy themselves."

"This mall is more than just a place for people to shop, because it offers entertainment for the whole family. Children can visit the Lego Land Discovery Center, or in the waterfront play area. There is an AMC Movie Theatre, where parents can enjoy with their children."

"About a nine-minute walk down Boylston Street brings us to yet another modern skyscraper worth looking up for: Prudential Tower, colloquially called “The Pru.” This international building is part of the Prudential Center complex, and it’s the second tallest building in Boston (after The John Hancock). The Pru was built for Prudential Insurance, and stands 759 feet tall, and contains 52 floors and 1.2 million square feet in commercial and retail space. Our favorite part of this tower is the 50th-floor observation deck (take a look at how that’s being reenvisioned here)."

"Often referred to as the Prudential Building or The Pru, the Prudential towers are the city’s second-tallest building standing at 749 feet and 52 floors and radio mast. A special feature about the building, which has window lights and blackout panels, has been used over the years to show support for sports teams, The One Fund Boston, victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and more. These LED lights, which create a glow at the top of the tower, change colour depending upon the event or occasion."

"Tracks removed from Boston & Albany’s Back Bay yards mark first tangible step in construction of multimillion-dollar Prudential Center,’’ noted the caption that ran in The Boston Globe. The site pictured is where the new tower was eventually built. The Back Bay’s dominating feature of the skyline at the time?"

"For the past decade, Bostonians have been strolling SoWa's markets on Sundays in search of clever trinkets, unusual decor, locally crafted items, and a cluster of vintage and antique vendors. Indoors you'll find the year-round Vintage Market, with May through October adding on an outdoor farmer's market, food and fashion truck gatherings, and tent upon tent of distinctive buys. Come fall, artisans prep for the notorious Holiday Market."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Sowaboston used under CC BY-SA 4.0. The award-winning SoWa Open Market is one of Boston’s biggest celebration of the local art, food and music scene. Shop from over 175 stalls amidst a vibrant space of art studios, boutiques and unique vintage shops in SoWa’s Art + Design district."

"Every Sunday from May through October, the SoWa (south of Washington Street) Open Market celebrates all things local. Started a decade ago, it features a farmers' market with growers from the area, an indie design market, and a rotating group of..."

"Lying very close to M Street Beach and with the Boston Harborwalk right by it, L Street Beach is one of the three Boston’s in-city beaches (the other two being Carson Beach and M Street beach). It has a bathhouse, play area for children and other facilities too.Things to do:Curley Community CenterTouchie’s Shamrock PubSouth Boston Bark ParkL Street TavernDorchester HeightsGate of Heaven Catholic ChurchAddress: L Street Beach, Boston, MA 02127. Distance from Boston: 9 min (5.3 mi) via I-93 S"

"For all who love to get their funny bone tickled, Improv Asylum has got you!. One of the most popular shows in the city, it’s located only 10 minutes’ walk from the subway. At Improv Asylum, you will get to enjoy funny performances by local talented young comedians."

"Your 3 days in Boston have come to an end – but don’t be sad, because it’s time to laugh the night away at Improv Asylum. I’ve always had a good night when attending the shows put on by Improv Asylum."

"You can see both sketch and stand-up comedy at this venue, which is actually located in Cambridge. (THE NAME IS A SHAM!) Of course, Cambridge is in the Boston area, and they do have improv. So never mind, it's fine."

"The Museum of African American History showcases the history of African Americans in the New England area from the 17th to 19th century. The museum is dedicated to preserving and conserving African American culture and contributions through exhibits and yearly celebrations. Exhibits currently include African American Literature, Picturing Frederick Douglass, and the Freedom Rising Civil War exhibit."

"The Museum of African American History is New England’s largest museum dedicated to African American history. The museum is housed in the old African meeting house on Beacon Hill. The meeting house is the oldest Black church in America and was the center of the African American community in the 19th century."

"History and Cultural Heritage: The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum was founded in 2007. They collect and exhibits art, artifacts, archives, objects, and photographs related to the history, heritage, culture, and art of Brighton and Allston, MA."

"The Harvard Art Museums, located within the University’s grounds, includes the Fogg Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Within these three museums there are nearly 250,000 objects to view that include all mediums and range from ancient eras to the present day. The Fogg is famous or its numerous Western paintings, sculpture, photography, prints and drawings from the middle ages to the present."

"The 2014 renovation and expansion of Harvard's art museums allowed the university's massive 250,000-piece collection to come together under one very stylish roof, designed by architect extraordinaire Renzo Piano. The artwork spans the globe, with separate collections devoted to Asian and Islamic cultures, northern European and Germanic cultures and other Western art, especially European modernism."

"In late 2014, the combined collections of the Busch-Reisinger, Fogg, and Arthur M. Sackler museums were united under one glorious, mostly…"

"The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive. The museum specializes in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history. Today their large collection includes Adams Family Papers (1639-1889), Jefferson's handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, approximately 12,000 biographies as well as newspapers, fine art works, and much more."

"1154 Boylston St, Boston, MA | Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm. Massachusetts Historical Society’s extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Admission to the Massachusetts Historical Society is always free and open to the public."

"The Massachusetts Historical Society collects, preserves and makes available to the public manuscripts and artifacts related to the state. The society has a large collection of papers and letters from historical figures and politicians from Massachusetts. They also publish books and loan their materials to other museums and libraries."