Charles Street

A cutesy Beacon Hill street lined with eclectic shops and local flavors.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
Charles Street is the closest you'll get to jumping headfirst into a Charles Dickens novel--especially around the holidays, when you might even see a group of carolers. Old Boston architecture meets moneyed Beacon Hill society here. Tightly packed brick buildings housing trendy boutiques and eateries line the street as shoppers litter the narrow sidewalks and gleaming cars pack the road.

The Goods
There is no lack of antique shopping here. But if you're looking for something new, try Black Ink--perfect for offbeat gifts. Clotheshorses will like the designer dresses at Wish and Jari's. And don't forget Koo de Kir for contemporary furniture.

08/19/02

Charles Street Chic

by peg_lapierre at Citysearch

This street has it all over Newbury Street! Such a terrific selection of stores: Wish, Good, Koo de Kir, Moxie...and the restaurants - whatever you want from elegant (Torch) to exotic (La La Rohk) to casual (Paramount). Most of all, when you visit Charles Street, you feel like you are part of a neighborhood right in the middle of Boston!

• Pros: European Feel, Great food, Outstanding Shopping

06/12/02

where i spend my days off

by linda1 at Citysearch

new favorite area to spend my days off. eat at beacon hill bistro or my favorite pizza Upper Crust. favorite store in boston The Flat of the Hill. tons of nail salons. great hardware store. gary drug has everything...and it is fun to look around for what you need. fun local bar... the sevens. great dinner place ... paramount (but busy) and Torch.

• Pros: great shops, great restaurants, atmosphere awesome
• Cons:  no parking, no outdoor dining