Newbury Street
Newbury Street
4.5
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Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.
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Neighbourhood: Back Bay
Wander around this quintessential neighborhood in the heart of Boston for high-end shops, restaurants, and the feeling of city bustle. Its most identifiable skyscrapers, the Prudential Center and John Hancock Tower, are highlights of the city skyline. Visit Newbury street to explore unique and trendy boutiques – as well as every other kind of store imaginable – all housed in beautiful brownstone buildings. In nice weather, restaurant patio seating is packed with Bostonians and tourists alike soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the food. Commonwealth Ave offers a beautiful stroll down residential tree-lined streets. Keep walking towards the Charles River and enjoy a beautiful view by the water. In warmer months, people run and bike on paths running along the esplanade, and sail and kayak on the Charles River. Boylston street, also full of shops, bars, and restaurants, is the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Head towards Copley Square and check out the Boston Public Library, which is particularly beautiful from the Dartmouth street entrance.
How to get there
- Hynes Convention Center • 6 min walk
- Copley • 6 min walk
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Rita V
Hudson, MA764 contributions
Aug 2020
The "5th Avenue" of Boston. Many merchants impacted by Covid. But in its hey day, and when we are back, just stroll and feel like you are a Kennedy or a Kardashian - celebrity and rich central in a City still cemented in its roots.
Written November 21, 2020
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SOQ2010
Massachusetts3,853 contributions
Sept 2021
Visit to the Newbury street is a must if visiting Boston and its surrounding areas.It is the most happening place in back bay with high end artsy shops and boutiques . Alot of eateries outdoors and indoors. I personally go there for CHANEL and H$M.
Written September 25, 2021
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363cymru123
Cardiff, UK128 contributions
Aug 2023
You will have to dig deep to shop along Newbury street, it is a very well kept area with high end shops selling high end merchandise with high end price tags to match. The eateries seem to match this area also, lots of well dressed attractive looking people hanging out here. Lovely area to visit even though like me you may not stop to shop.
Written August 6, 2023
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,245 contributions
Apr 2023
Newbury Street is the beating commercial heart of Boston. This street is jam-packed night and day, and is lined with so many stores and restaurants that you could walk down this street every day and find something new to see every day. Stores and restaurants are pricier closer to the gardens, and become more affordable as you make your way down the street. I love looking at the elegant brownstones while I'm here as well. There are always people here, so if you love being surrounded by other people, then this is the place for you.
Written August 18, 2023
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Nomad0921
Wellfleet, MA623 contributions
Aug 2020
Let me say up front I do 99% of my shopping online. That said, shopping on Newbury Street during the pandemic was an absolute pleasure. There were no lines to speak of, and all of the shops that my wife and I visited appeared to be well stocked and staffed. We found a couple of sales to take advantage of, just people watching in a relatively relaxed, uncrowded premier shopping location was a joy in of itself. Also, almost everyone we saw had masks and were keeping socially distant - a welcome sight. We'll likely return because there were great restaurants in the area as well as shopping, but this was a home run - highly recommended if you like shopping!
Written August 18, 2020
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howart01
Fremont, NE64 contributions
May 2021
What a great little street! My wife and I liked it so much, we visited 2-3 times while in Boston. Really nice restaurants, although some are a bit pricey, and some really nice shops with unique fare. Bought some custom greeting cards, a pair of Allbirds shoes (they are made from either wool or a tree byproduct) and had interesting meals and ice cream. You can also get something to eat or drink and just watch the people.
Many dog walkers with cute dogs as well. Highly recommend!
Many dog walkers with cute dogs as well. Highly recommend!
Written May 24, 2021
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Jamie O
10 contributions
May 2022
Hundreds of stores and many restaurants and take-out eateries. Shops range from well known national chains and designers to unique local boutiques. Be prepared for crowds in good weather and on weekends - Newbury is a very lively and popular street.
Written May 31, 2022
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James T
Boston, MA8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
It’s a great place to walk and enjoy a nice day out. There’s lots of shops and food spots to choose from. Not the easiest place to park, so I’d recommend Ubering there or taking public transportation
Written July 24, 2023
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J E
Fredericksburg, VA11,805 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
This is an interesting district to visit while in Boston… The architecture is beautiful, it’s all row houses, in brown stone style and underneath each one is a restaurant or shop. Most all are boutiques and local, but every once in a while, you’ll come across a national brand, like Capital Burger. Definitely worth a visit and stay for a meal, as there are so many amazing option!
But – (the only “but”) are the locals… So many self-absorbed who don’t care about others (tho they vote and project like they do) who are obnoxious, annoying, and self-centered. Tought to share narrow sidewalks with such humans.
But – (the only “but”) are the locals… So many self-absorbed who don’t care about others (tho they vote and project like they do) who are obnoxious, annoying, and self-centered. Tought to share narrow sidewalks with such humans.
Written October 24, 2024
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TarJa
Salt Lake City, UT228 contributions
Sept 2019
This is a must see!
This street has it all. There is shopping, restaurants, a lot of people... and brownstones.
You get the Boston feel, and all the old brownstones, without having to walk residential streets. Now, this street is busy! There are a lot of people walking around, and you move in kind of a herd at times. It's worth the visit. There is something for everyone, and so much nearby too.
This street has it all. There is shopping, restaurants, a lot of people... and brownstones.
You get the Boston feel, and all the old brownstones, without having to walk residential streets. Now, this street is busy! There are a lot of people walking around, and you move in kind of a herd at times. It's worth the visit. There is something for everyone, and so much nearby too.
Written March 4, 2020
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Como faço para ir da universidade de hsrvard até Newbury Street
Written July 11, 2019
Que bom que responderam.
Eu não lembrava mais o caminho.
Obrigada!
Written July 13, 2019
Es un buen lugar para ir cerca de las 20 hs en diciembre?
Written December 8, 2017
Hola, exacto, hay varios restaurants y bares sobre Newbury St. Es una calle muy pintoresca y con muy buenos negocios. Te recomendaria que lo hagas desde muy temprano, solamente son 8 cuadras. Tambien tienes muy cerca al Prudential Center, un muy buen Shopping. Por lo menos es mi modesta opinión. Pero en líneas generales Boston es para estar varios días. Espero realmente lo disfrutes, como yo lo he hecho.
Written December 10, 2017
There is but prepare for $3.75 an hour at the meters. Sunday is the best day considering free parking but take the train if possible.
Written July 9, 2017
Yes most appeared to be open, but I think reduced hours like 11am-5/6pm.
Written June 19, 2017
Is Newbury Street walkable from the Fairmont Hotel?
Written September 22, 2016
I couldn't tell you but I know we walked everywhere other than to Harvard
Written October 3, 2016
hi my wife and I are visiting boston from the U K in june is newbury street far from the Sheraton,is it an easy walk
thanks
martyn
Written May 9, 2015
Boston is very walkable, I was surprised at how much closer everything seemed while walking verses how far I thought it would be on the map. If you're staying at the Sheraton at the Prudential Center (the address is on Dalton Street) it's only a few blocks away from Newbury Street. You can walk most places in Boston if you have comfy shoes.
Written May 10, 2015
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