The Mall at Chestnut Hill

If you're looking to spend an afternoon shopping while in Boston, The Mall at Chestnut Hill is wonderful the place to go. Visitors here peruse merchandise from classic retailers, including Apple, Coach, Gymboree, Bloomingdale's, Crate & Barrel, Banana Republic and L'Occitane. It's this diverse mix of goods and a pleasant, distinctly urban atmosphere that keeps trendy patrons coming back. That and the calm, upscale vibe that makes shopping quite pleasant and typically not wildly crowded. There are excellent restaurants on-site, that include Besito Mexican Restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory and Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse; ideal for mid-shopping sustenance or a post bag filling drink.