Looking for camping gear? Kenmore Army & Navy Store in Downtown Crossing offers a stellar selection of tents, military-style cots and sleeping bags for the outdoor enthusiast. They also have a stash of MREs or meals ready to eat for the die-hard survivalist looking to rough it in the New England wilderness. This two-floor shop sports all sorts of miliatry surplus clothing including a Navy regulation pea coat to Army-approved under and outerwear. Service is excellent with a knowledgeable staff eager to please.

Your typical upper-middle class department store, featuring a broad selection of clothing, perfume, cosmetics, electronics, and home supplies. Macy's warrants a visit during the holiday season when they deck their walls and create their classic Enchanted Village on the top floor. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Public restroom: Each floor has at least one bathroom; ask any clerk.

Update: This location is closing.

Porta Classica is ignored by droves of office workers who glance in the windows and imagine that it caters to "others". Go inside. They carry a wide variety of clothing, from the extremely loud to the quietly stylish. Porta Classica imports clothing from China that has the same degree of intricate design as Italian knits. It's a combination Chinese craft and their use of modern looms. This clothing is of equal or higher quality than is found in quality men's stores, but the prices are a fraction. Excellent looking and well made shirts might be $20 or $25. Overcome your prejudice and try this place. Go downstairs. The salespeople are great. They'll really sell you and know the merchandise.

This clothing store for juniors and young men caters to value-seeking fashion conscious consumers. In other words, Tello’s is known for its cheap clothing and flashy outfits perfect to wear at the club. This Downtown Crossing shop also boasts brand-name imposter brands that mimic Bebe, Hollister and Abercrombie clothing. While the garments look stylish, don’t count on quality. In fact, some regulars say Tello’s ghetto gear tears apart after a few washings.