Newbury Street
Newbury Street
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Boston's chic shopping address mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries.
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Neighborhood: 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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Mommyof2NewJersey
Princeton, NJ303 contributions
Oct 2020
You are here to shop, to eat and to people watch. Parking is definitely a challenge as most of the surrounding streets are set aside for resident permit parking. We were able to find a spot since residential parking permit rules take into effect at 6pm, so read signs carefully. Great shops and nice restaurant options. Allocate a few hours to walk around and enjoy the area. I compare this to Georgetown in DC or Soho in NYC. Packed sidewalks so if you are trying to avoid crowds this isn't for you. Everyone was wearing masks however and I was very impressed by that.
Written October 12, 2020
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,121 contributions
Jul 2021
When visiting a new city (or visiting for the first time in many years), we like to walk about and get a feel for the city. We walked Newbury Street at midday and again late afternoon. Lovely neighborhood with the old brownstones setting the feel of the street! Lots of boutiques and galleries to check out! And restaurants and cafes to enjoy!! Most are quite busy at lunchtime so make sure you have time to chill while awaiting your meal. We found a streetside cafe La Neta in the late afternoon to sit back and enjoy a brew while taking in the streetscape and the people while enjoying our Lorenza, an open-faced grilled corn tortilla topped with beans, cheese, steak, pico de gallo and guacamole. Hit the spot!!!
Written July 17, 2021
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good_ants
Doha, Qatar660 contributions
Jul 2022
We met local friends here for an early dinner and one of them said, "Thanks for choosing the most expensive street in Boston to dine!"
He was joking, sort of, but don't let that deter you as there is plenty of diversity along Newbury.
Great restaurants, my favourite bookstore in the city ('Trident'), unique boutique shops (e.g. 'Newbury Comics') and typical, big-name suppliers (e.g. Arc'Teryx) plus much more.
This area is definitely walker-friendly and worth a stroll after brunch/breakfast or pre-dinner for one of your days in town. Something for everyone!
He was joking, sort of, but don't let that deter you as there is plenty of diversity along Newbury.
Great restaurants, my favourite bookstore in the city ('Trident'), unique boutique shops (e.g. 'Newbury Comics') and typical, big-name suppliers (e.g. Arc'Teryx) plus much more.
This area is definitely walker-friendly and worth a stroll after brunch/breakfast or pre-dinner for one of your days in town. Something for everyone!
Written July 8, 2022
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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
Massachusetts3,803 contributions
Sep 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, UK127 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, CT2,234 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, MA621 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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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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