Cambridge Shopping
Shopping In Cambridge, From Fashion To Harvard Square
There are plenty of places to discover that one-of-a-kind souvenir or a cozy sweater to represent your favorite Boston-based university. Harvard Square and Inman Square are ideal for milling around, popping into local shops, and indulging in a bit of retail therapy. Whether you’re spending your days exploring nearby colleges or you’re off seeing the sights, it’s always a good idea to break for a little shopping spree.
Fresh Pond Mall
Only a three minute walk from Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection, travelers needing a more serious shopping experience can head to Fresh Pond Mall. Whole Foods, Cambridge Wine & Spirits, and Modell's are just a few of the shops in the directory. Fresh Pond Mall: 545 Concord Ave.; 617-491-4431
Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge
Beer aficionados will find a rotating bar menu of at nearly 160 drafts and bottles. The only thing more impressive than this tavern's beer menu, is its whiskey list (more than 150 selections strong). Five Horses Tavern: 400 Highland Ave.; 617-764-1655
Flour Bakery And Cafe
For more than three decades, chefs (including Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection's Matthew Gaudet) and locals alike have been flocking to Formaggio Kitchen for Sardinian honeys, artisanal cured meats, and white sturgeon caviar. Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge: 244 Huron Ave.; 617-354-4750
Juliet
An ambitious new addition to Cambridge's competitive scene, Juliet-run by Joshua Lewin and Katrina Jazayeri is our favorite spot for brunch. The couple's first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Somerville serves soft-cooked omelets with wild mushrooms and fresh herbs and toast with cured salmon topped with tamarind and yogurt. Juliet: 257 Washington St., Somerville; 617-718-0958
The Harvard Shop
All Harvard Square shopping sprees should include trips to The Harvard Shop, a student-run store selling everything from Harvard crest sweatshirts to glassware and mugs. The Harvard Shop: 65 Mt. Auburn St.; 617-495-0317
WardMaps LLC
On Massachusetts Avenue, near Porter Square, WardMaps specializes in antique maps - particularly those of Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding area. WardMaps LLC: 1735 Massachusetts Ave; 617-497-0737
Zinnia Jewelry
Harvard Square's outpost of this boutique jeweler specializes in hand-picked, statement accessories. Don't come here for diamonds, though. Zinnia is best for gorgeous wood-carved earrings and turquoise and beaded necklaces. Zinnia Jewelry: 1300 Massachusetts Ave.; 617-354-1800
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