Brattle Book Shop
Downtown antiquarian and used book shop near Boston Common, useful as a low-friction hidden-gem stop after a history walk or before a Back Bay reset.
- Official site lists 9 West Street and identifies the shop as established in 1825.
- Directions page explains short MBTA approaches from Park Street and Downtown Crossing.
Address
9 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
Contact
+1-617-542-0210
Official website or action link
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