Unique and Unusual Christmas Shopping in Boston

The city of Boston has many unique shopping experiences for the consumer searching for that special holiday gift. From the eclectic mix of up-scale and bohemian boutiques of Newbury Street to the festive atmosphere of Faneuil Hall, here are a few of the most original shops to check out this Christmas season.

The Fairy Shop

Located at 272 Newbury St

The Fairy Shop of Boston is a whimsical store carrying all things fantastic. Here you can find trinkets, fairy dust, unicorns, dragons, gnomes and more, in the guise of knick knacks, jewelry, toys and ornaments. This store carries a wide range of unique gifts sure to bring a little magic into your gift giving this Christmas.

Newbury Comics

Located at 332 Newbury St and

Faneuil Hall Market Place North Building

Newbury comics is not just a comic book store, in addition to music, movies and comics, you can find a variety of merchandise centering on pop culture. Horror movie action figures, red sox clothing and collectibles, designer toys and practical jokes are just some of the unique gift ideas you can find at Newbury Comics. If you're shopping for Christmas this store has a wealth of unusual items to browse through.

Museum of Fine Arts Store

Faneuil Hall Market Place South Building

The MFA store has a selection of beautiful and unique items based on the actual collection and exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Some examples of the truly special Christmas gifts available are a monet inspired jewelery box with a reproduction of water lilies on the lid, a Samurai coloring book and a craft kit to help you create your own mummy.

Funusual

Located at 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace

The name of this store really says it all. Funusual sells a collection unique and amusing home décor items as well as gifts for pets and children. Stainless steel coasters shaped like puzzle pieces and actually fit together, a baby's owner manual and a wall mounted fish bowl are just a small sample of the fun and unusual Christmas gifts you can find here.

With its mix of the historical and the modern, Boston is itself a unique city. These shops are just a few examples of some of the more original places to Christmas shop this season. If you are tired of giving the same old perfume, DVDs and toys this Christmas try the MFA store, Funusual, Newbury Comics or the Fairy Shop for a gift as special and original as the receiver.