Allen-Edmonds products are sought throughout the world by men who appreciate true quality. The shop in Boston's Financial District appeals to the high-end consumer looking for a stylish yet professional leather shoe. The history of Allen-Edmonds dates back to 1922. Originally established in the small town of Belgium, Wisconsin, today the company still has its headquarters in the state where it was founded. Throughout its history, Allen-Edmonds has achieved success by continually evolving without ever losing sight of important traditions.

ULTRA is an established national retailer of off-priced fine jewelry. Ultra believes in Making Luxury Affordable for all budgets and styles. Ultra's buyers travel the globe to direct source fine jewelry at the lowest possible prices and we then pass those savings on to our customers.

Copley Flair is a lot like a Hallmark, but with less cheesy cards and a more local feel to it. They have many souvenirs and gifts that are Boston-themed. They also have many cards for a plethora of different occasions. My favorite section is the large selection of co-worker cards that are not cheesy or inappropriate. Very convienient downtown location too.

Recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. This location is a Call2Recycle™ drop-off site.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Commonwealth Books is a bibliophile's dream come true. If you have the time to dig through the piles of dusty tomes, this used-book store (one of three independently owned Commonwealth Books in Boston with its sister store on Boylston Street) is a diamond in the rough. Each of the Commonwealth shops has its specialty—ranging from history to art to locally written gems. The store in the basement of the Old South Meeting House has an excellent selection of limited-edition tomes and New England-specific historical books. The owner purchases out-of-print and antiquarian collections from Boston’s elite including retired professors and local authors.

The original Old South Meeting House was built in 1729 by a Puritan congregation who hardly imagined the building's future prominence in American history. Within these walls Ben Franklin was baptized and Samuel Adams uttered the words that led to the Boston Tea Party. Today, the Old South Association honors the tradition of controversial debate by sponsoring public forums and discussions of current topics. Despite the ravages of both overzealous British troops and time itself, the building remains largely intact and true to its 18th-century form. Admission $5, students and seniors $4, children 6-18 $1, under 6 free. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A theatrical audio program tells the story of compelling figures from Old South's past and recalls the actual Boston Tea Party Meeting on December 16, 1773. Most kids know the tea party story and will enjoy this vivid retelling. Children's scavenger hunt is included in admission price. One of the landmarks along the The Freedom Trail.

This shop has 150,000 books, 40,000 music titles, and 7000 movies, and a cafe at their Downtown Crossing location. Such is the world of Border's, the ultimate book/music store experience. If you can't find it, they'll order it, and if you did find it, they'll giftwrap it. Monthly store events and special offers abound. Also located in various locations throughout Boston, but this is the main downtown one. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Public restroom: Take the escalator to the second floor, turn left, then left again; the restrooms will be off to the right before the children's section.The Borders in Downtown Crossing is one of the largest bookstores in downtown Boston. With 3 floors of books, magazines, cds, movies, dvds, and even a coffee shop, there is much to keep your attention. This Borders also plays host to a numerous amount of visiting authors and poets. With gifts, toys, and children's reading time, this is a great place to go with the family as well.

Very knowledgable and helpful staff. Great prices and selection for glasses and extra easy as the Optometrist office is inside the building as well.

Cohen's is where to go for cheap eyewear. But beware, it may be too cheap. I bought two frames for the price of one, with some other incentive/deal piled on. I thought everything was peachy, but then I realized that the lenses distorted my view when I looked to the sides. I found out that Cohen's uses some really cheep-o lens material in their product and so when I went back to ask for a different lens, one of the manager's lackies told me that it would cost me an additional $50. Beware. You can get some good service here (the manager is nice), but the product is crap.