The holidays can be so much fun finding the perfect gifts for all your friends, family and significant other. In fact, sometimes the hunt to find a gift brings just as much joy as the act of giving it does. This is especially true if you happen to find shopping destinations that make the process festive and upbeat for the holiday season.
Burlington, Massachusetts is lucky to have many wonderful small retail businesses as well as larger retail stores located in shopping plazas that make the holiday shopping process so much better. Here are four of our favorite Burlington shopping plazas to visit this December as we hunt for the best deals and perfect presents.
The Burlington Mall
Located at 75 Middlesex Street, right off Massachusetts Route 3 you’ll find the Burlington Mall, home to nearly 200 shops, outlets and stores. The Burlington Mall has evolved significantly over the years and currently has several anchor stores that draw crowds from near and far. From Macy’s to Nordstrom and from Primark to Crate and Barrel, the shopping options are endless.
Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Simon’s Burlington Mall is a one-stop shopping opportunity to find home decor, holiday treasures, clothing, shoes, toys, unique gifts, furniture and so much more. For a comprehensive directory of the property’s stores visit their site and get started checking off your holiday shopping list.
Wayside – Burlington
Located at 6 Wayside Road in Burlington, Massachusetts you will find a convenient village-style, pedestrian-friendly streetscape-style shopping plaza – Wayside. This quaint and festive shopping experience will give you an opportunity to visit 26 shopping stores as well as many eateries when you need a break from searching for an ideal gift for that hard-to-buy-for relative.
Enjoy finding gifts for the fashion-conscious people on your list at stores such as L.L. Bean, Talbots, J. Crew, The Loft, Liv for Fashion or Lane Bryant. For specialty items or gift cards visit MedSpa, Made in Burlington, Paper Source, West Elm, or Ethan Allen.
Then, when you have worked up an appetite, take a break and head to The Capital Grill, Stone Cold Creamery, Not Your Average Joes, Omaha Steaks or Seasons 52. You will leave full, happy and ready to go another round of shopping.
3rd Avenue – Burlington
If you are looking for a unique shopping experience, 3rd Avenue in Burlington may fit the bill. With distinctive restaurants, unique shops and the region’s only Wegmans, you will have much to do in a pedestrian-friendly shopping area.
Bring your shopping list and get ready to be amazed at the options available at 3rd Ave. Don’t forget your appetite because there are so many choices you may find yourself planning to come back over and over again. Dining options are as diverse as they are tasty. Options range from Tony C’s casual sports bar dining to the more elegant Bancroft fine dining and from Kings Dining where you can play and eat to Redstone American Grill where you won’t leave hungry or disappointed.
Middlesex Commons
Located at 43 Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington, the Middlesex Commons is a great place to head to get some serious shopping done before time runs out.
Choose from 20 unique stores at Middlesex Commons with options such as Old Navy Nordstrom Rack, DSW Shoes, The Paper Store and so much more. You will find all your shopping needs including a chance to grab the ingredients for your famous Christmas cookies at Market Basket!
For a comprehensive list of shops and restaurants in Burlington, please visit Bring Me To Burlington and get started celebrating the holiday season in our community.