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Beacon Hill, North End and Back Bay
Two of Boston's most-praised small shops in Beacon Hill and the North End, plus a classical specialist in Back Bay.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.6 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Music Research Library
Beacon Hill shop known for cleaning nearly every record before it hits the shelf.
Tip: Use the listening stations before you commit — it's encouraged, not just tolerated.
24 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 2. GOOD TASTE Records
Clean, well-organized North End shop with a genuinely unique rotating selection.
Tip: Owners are hands-on and happy to talk through recommendations.
4 Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM 3. Orpheus Performing Arts Treasures
Below-street-level shop for used classical and opera records and CDs, plus sheet music, musicals and soundtracks.
Tip: Hours have been short and irregular, so confirm before visiting; it has been listed as taking cash or Venmo.
362 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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