Shopping - Boston 2009 - page 208

An Outlet Excursion
If you can't get through a vacation without some outlet shopping, the fact that
you left the car at home doesn't have to stop you. Brush Hill Tours ( & 800/
343-1328 or 781/986-6100; www.brushhilltours.com) operates daily service to
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets ( & 508/384-0600; www.premium
outlets.com), a huge complex about 45 minutes south of Boston. Its dozens of
outlet stores include—and this is merely scratching the surface—Anne Klein,
Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Juicy Couture, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo
Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace. Shoppers
leave Boston around 10am; the return trip departs at 5pm. The round-trip fare
is $36 for adults, $20 for children 5 to 11; reservations are required.

Tips

wearing the same outfit (or gorgeous shoes, or unusual necklace, or . . . ). 619 Tremont St.
& 617/266-2610. www.turtleboston.com. T: Orange Line to Back Bay.
Wish The interior is stark, the service chilly, the prices high—and the designer fash-
ions unbeatable. Wish is a default destination for an incredible number of stylish
Bostonians and suburbanites, not because the labels are unusual but because the selec-
tion is so painstaking. The January and July sales are worth waiting for. 49 Charles St.
& 617/227-4441. www.wishboston.com. T: Orange Line to Back Bay.
CHILDREN
Bird by Bird This “urban boutique,” the brainchild of two local moms, stocks
everything you need to turn your youngster into a teeny-tiny fashionista and offers
classes (such as yoga and massage) for kids as well as adults. Closed Monday. 1361 Cam-
bridge St., Inman Sq., Cambridge. & 617/497-1361. www.mybirdbybird.com. T: Red Line to Central; 10-
min. walk.
Calliope The must-see window displays at this Harvard Square shop use
stuffed animals, clothes, and toys to illustrate sayings and proverbs, often twisted into
hilarious puns. The merchandise inside, for children up to age 6, is equally delightful.
You'll find clothing and accessories, European shoes, and unusual gifts, including a huge
selection of plush animals. 33 Brattle St., Cambridge. & 617/876-4149. T: Red Line to Harvard.
The Red Wagon Just about everything in this boutique is as cute as a kitten,
from the baby duds to the big trike, which is irresistible to older kids. Busy parents
cherish this Beacon Hill mainstay for its wide selection of American and European
clothing and shoes (through size 8) and the fact that it's also a well-stocked toy shop—
two errands in one stop. 69 Charles St. & 617/523-9402. www.theredwagon.com. T: Red Line to
Charles/MGH.
FOOD & CANDY
Beacon Hill Chocolates Off Charles Street, this little shop turning out artisan cre-
ations has been a hot topic on the chocoholic grapevine since it opened in 2006. The
special-occasion selections in handmade boxes are as beautiful as they are delicious.
92B Pinckney St. & 617/725-1900. www.beaconhillchocolates.com. T: Red Line to Charles/MGH.
Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe A veritable United Nations of fancy food, this Har-
vard Square landmark carries specialties (including beer, wine, and a huge variety of

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