Boston, MA

New England

165+
Stores
May-October (best walking weather)
Best Season
High-End
Price Range

Area Overview

Boston's antique scene spreads from Charles Street's high-end shops to Cambridge's eclectic offerings, reflecting 400 years of American history. The city's role in American independence and maritime trade creates exceptional buying opportunities for period pieces.

Why It's Popular

Boston's continuous prosperity since colonial times preserves museum-quality American antiques. The city's educational institutions and old families provide steady estate dispersals, while its port history offers maritime antiques.

Known For

🏪Charles Street Beacon Hill shops
🏪Cambridge diverse offerings
🏪Colonial and Federal specialists
🏪Maritime antiques
🏪Strong auction house presence

Signature Items You'll Find

Federal furniture
maritime paintings and artifacts
colonial silver
samplers
China trade porcelain
maps and prints
scientific instruments
rare books

Visit Planning

Best TimeMay-October (best walking weather)
Price RangeHigh-End
ParkingVery challenging - expensive parking, use T when possible

Stores with Multiple Vendors

Canal Street Antique Mall
Lawrence, MA
Cambridge Antique Market
Cambridge, MA
The Unknown Marketplace
Norwood, MA
Antiques on Elm
Manchester, NH
Concord Antiques
Concord, NH

Nearby Attractions

Freedom Trail
Museum of Fine Arts
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Harvard Museums
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Antique Stores in Boston, MA

Top 10 Rated
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125 Antiques and More
53 Church St, Unit 17, Kingston, NH 03848
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ACORN ANTIQUES
289 Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
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American Junkies
277 Pleasant St, Epping, NH 03042
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Andrew Spindler Antiques & Design
163 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
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Anthony's Furniture Company, Inc.
180 Elm St, Waltham, MA 02453
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Antique Engines
7 Meadowbrook Rd, Littleton, MA 01460
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Antique Exchange of Sudbury
236 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Antique Mall of Lowell
20 Payton St, Lowell, MA 01851
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Antique Portal
2271 Washington St, apt d, Newton, MA 02462
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Antiques by the Bay
1424 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
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Antiques on Elm
Furniture
Collectibles
321 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
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Antiques Period
44 River St, Boston, MA 02108
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APH Waller & Sons
140 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
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Appleton Antique Lighting
28 Draper Ln, Canton, MA 02021
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Art Carl Jewelers & AC Loan
56 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
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As Tyme Goes By Antiques, owner Annette Hannon
97 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Autrefois
130 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
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Bartevian
160 Boylston St, # 160, Boston, MA 02116
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Bay View Arts LLC
402 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907
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B. Home Vintage Collection
272 St George St, Duxbury, MA 02332
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