Cafes, shops, and restaurants aplenty. Check out the Harvard Coop for official Harvard and MIT goods. Also spend time strolling around Harvard University campus to see buildings (some dating from earliest English settlements) and around green quads shaded by mature trees.

Grab some new colors to add to your closet at this trendy men’s boutique in South End. It’s pricey, sure. But isn’t catching an eye or two on the street worth it?

Meet local artists and farmers in a fun, vibrant community. Every weekend is different and it’s not just for hippies; just go!

Knowledgeable staff can help you find CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, and of course, comic books. A great place to browse until something strikes your fancy.

Grab a toy or find a fetish at this landmark adult store. The staff is friendly, in a sex shop kind of way.

What separates this from any other mall with local and national shops is the Bullmarket—a “fleet” of wholly unique pushcarts featuring New England artisans.

A great place to find unique gifts for the home. Their hand-poured candles are famous around Boston and have many amazing varieties.