Newbury Street Boston

Brief overview of the upscale nature of Newbury St (one of the most expensive streets in the U.S., etc.)

Newbury Street serves as New England’s fashion and style mecca, and is comparable to 5th Avenue in New York, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The street is home to a wide array of independent boutique shops and top-notch fashion stores. You will find a plethora of fine dining options too.

Brief list of major retailers on Newbury Street (Best Buy, True Religion, Forever 21, etc.)

American Apparel, Fred Perry, Bebe, Sacks Fifth Ave, Lord & Taylor, Barney’s NY, Neiman Marcus, J Crew, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Express, Club Monaco, and Armani Exchange.
http://www.newbury-st.com/Boston/Shopping_and_Business_Directory

FAQs

What are the major draws of Newbury Street?

World class shopping, dining, and salon services, in a delightful urban landscape. The converted brownstones make for a beautiful shopping and sightseeing experience.

What architectural style dominates the urban landscape of Newbury?

Most of the buildings were constructed between 1870 and 1900 using Brownstone material. The Queen Anne style was popular during the time that Newbury Street’s “brownstones” were being built. One of the most noticeable features of this style is bay, bow, and oriel windows.

Helpful Links

http://www.newbury-st.com/

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