Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Life is Good
CLOTHING, GIFTS
(
www.lifeisgood.com
;
285 Newbury St; Hynes)
Life
is
good for this locally designed brand of
T-shirts, backpacks and other gear. Styles depict the fun-loving stick figure Jake engaged
in guitar playing, dog walking, coffee drinking, mountain climbing and just about every
other good-vibe diversion you might enjoy. Jake's activity may vary, but his 'life is good'
theme is constant.
Converse
SHOES, CLOTHING
(
www.converse.com
;
348 Newbury St; Hynes)
Converse started making shoes right up the road
in Malden, MA, way back in 1908. Chuck Taylor joined the 'team' in the 1920s and the
rest is history. This retail store (one of three in the country) has an incredible selection of
sneakers, denim and other gear.
The iconic shoes come in all colors and patterns; you can make them uniquely your
own in the in-store customization area.
PAY YOUR SALES TAX - NOT!
There is no sales tax in Massachusetts on clothing up to $175 because - get this -
it's a necessity! Now, if we could only convince our frugal partner of the necessity
of those designer jeans…
Information
INTERNET ACCESS
Aside from hotels, wireless access is common at cafes, on buses and even in public
spaces such as Faneuil Hall and the Greenway. Many cafes charge a fee, though they
may offer the first hour free.
Boston Public Library
(
www.bpl.org
;
700 Boylston St; 9am-9pm Mon-Thu, to 5pm Fri & Sat
year-round, 1-5pm Sun Oct-May; ; Copley)
Internet access free for 15-minute intervals. Or
get a visitor courtesy card at the circulation desk and sign up for one hour of free termin-
al time. Arrive first thing in the morning to avoid long waits.
