Exploring Massachusetts with my entire family for the first time turned out to be a delightful…read moreexperience, especially for the little ones and our furry friend. The Street open mall impressed us with its cleanliness and excellent upkeep, making us feel truly welcome. With a diverse selection of restaurants to choose from, the mall catered to our...

The street, packed with a variety of top-notch stores, cozy coffee shops, and delightful…read morerestaurants, is a charming and vibrant destination. The friendly staff and welcoming locals contribute to the wonderful atmosphere that I genuinely adore.

Small useless mall. High end obscure boutique shops for the Newtonites. Not a place to go…read moreshopping. Parking reeks too.

The Chestnut Hill Shoppes is a relatively small mall located in Newton, Massachusetts. The main…read moreanchor store is Bloomingdale's, which occupies two separate wings on opposite sides of the mall. One wing houses the home goods and men's departments, while the other features women's clothing and fragrances. In addition to Bloomingdale's, the Chestnut Hill Shoppes is home to a Cheesecake Factory restaurant as well as several other stores, including Tiffany & Co., Janie and Jack, and Crate and Barrel.

Having moved from the area between Packard's Corner and Coolidge Corner, I was afraid that we would…read morereally feel that we are out in the 'burbs when moving to Newton. The Newton Highlands area is adorable. The little strip of shops and restaurants gives us a little place to walk around on the weekend. We have learned the hits and misses and are enjoying the process of learning our favorite places to dine and shop. While I still miss the late hours of the places on Comm and Brighton Ave, I'm adjusting to sprinting down the street to get sushi before is closes... at 9pm. The train station is directly on Walnut Street, making going to and from this area of Newton very accessible. The highlands abuts Needham and Needham Street so it might get over looked in comparison to the many shops on Needham St but give the Highland's a try.

I'm doing boots on the ground journalism here so buckle up. If you've seen various videos online…read moreyou'll know that this TJ Maxx is considered to be the holy grail because it's near TJX HQ and known for its Runway section, but I'm going to be 100% honest with you the Runway section was quite small. I was envisioning a much larger selection. They did have a few pieces to stop and give pause but nothing earth shattering. Now what I will say is that they had a fully stocked skincare/haircare section that had amazing deals and 75% of the stock was name brand products. The purse section was also pretty well stocked though I think you'll find more of a variety at Burlington with better price points. The remainder of the store had similar offerings that the other various Tj Maxx's have in the region just slightly more upscale with no sparse shelves or racks. So overall worth a stop, but slightly lower your expectations if you were specifically coming in for Runway and only Runway.

Yesterday I went to TJ Maxx in Newton- love this store , love selection in Runway department …read more Yesterday one girl in check out made my day- so pleasant, soft spoken, professional- her name is Carmen S. I strongly believer that we have to acknowledge people this days when we have a great experience with anything. I even asked her what days she is working to come back to see her! Thank you Caren!

It's just the best place for fountain pens, paper, ink, gifts! Local owner. Great items for…read morereasonable prices. Love it!

Sweet little shop, just a bit outside Boston, but well worth the stop. I loved the sweet Japanese…read morestationery section, and the fountain pen case was beautiful with Sailor, Pilot, Kaweco, Opus 88, Esterbrook, and others that I hadn't yet come across.

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

The Cork and Board is probably the best kept secret in Newton Centre. Those who know - just know…read more They have wine samplings every weekend. The owner, Ryan, always has a great recommendation whether it be wine or beer and what to pair it with. The store always has something cool in there that is great for gifts or even for yourself. Really recommend checking it out. If you like wine and great recommendations then you'll enjoy your time here. Have never had a recommendation that was not a hit. Ryan has a great relationship with his suppliers and is able to secure some of the most sought after beers across New England.....seriously, at this point whatever craft beer he puts in my hand I just don't ask questions and buy it....and it's always great. Do yourself a favor and go here :)

The website describes this small shopping plaza as transit-oriented and I can understand that as it…read moreis well served by road (the Mass Pike goes right by) and rail (Auburndale commuter rail is nearby). Commonwealth Ave also has excellent bus service. The shopping center is anchored by a large format Star Market but also has one full bank branch, one smaller ATM-only bank branch, a bagel shop, a cleaner and a hair salon. There's plenty of parking. When I was here, the lot was well maintained with no litter visible. There is one entrance and one exit for Commonwealth Ave. It does not have a turn lane for those crossing traffic.

I love the store overall... the items are unique and they have so many fun things and great pieces…read more It is pricey but it is a 'one of a kind piece' kind of place. Things go fast, so if you like something, don't think on it too long. The reason for the 4 of 5 instead of 5 of 5 stars... Staff is hit or miss... i have had some fantastic ladies help me, but i have also been looked down upon by one lady when i was there who got mad that i was looking at something on a rack (which is not labeled "hold rack" or anything, and looks like all of the others). I pulled something out to look at it and she flipped out and said "THAT IS MY STUFF, LEAVE IT ALONE"... that was rude and soured my taste a bit, but the others i have dealt with are very nice. Wish they had a website we could buy through. I have to go there as my Dad's personal buyer for my mom all the time (they live out of town), and it is a pain. They don't have a website with all of their items online so you must go in.

THE BEST STORE IN NEWTON!!!…read more its got a wonderful (and quite wide) collection of clothes!!! also has beautiful jewelry and shoes!! the owner is super friendly and very helpful :) the customer service is great!! p.s. ive been a customer of Sumi Seo since the day it opened!!

They have beautiful, very pricey clothes and very poor customer service. The owner, Sari Brown is…read morehappy to sell her clothing but does not offer a refund or credit if a garment is defective. I purchased an expensive top, wore it once and there were pulls in multiple areas. They offered to take it to their tailor, but that would not have fixed the situation. Luxe Coture is OFF my list. Buyer beware!​

LuxCouture is definitely well worth the trip to Newton Highlands. This store is small and…read morewell-stocked. Bags come from a variety of unusual designers and there is something for everyone. If you are looking for a bag that not everyone will have, this is the place for you! Clothes are classic and a little bit irreverent. Accessories include scarves of the softest cashmere, interesting gloves, unique jewelry, and other little treats to complete an outfit. This store has been awarded Best of Boston several times, and it's easy to see why even after one visit.

Opposite the upscale Shops at Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill Square is a little bit more down market…read moreand a lot more food. Several restaurants here including Bon Me, Seasons 52, Starbucks, Sweetgreen and Oath Pizza. They also include a bit of the Beth Israel HealthCare system and some medical offices. Wegmans includes a full supermarket and a separate wine and beer shop. Plenty of parking, plenty of spots to sit outside and eat too. ROUND NUMBER REVIEW 9200!

I love Chestnut Hill Square and I don't understand why they have such a bad rating. The Square is…read moredefinitely a place where you can get it all your shopping and everything else you need done. I will say though this is no Chestnut Hill Mall or it is not like The Street. The lower level consists of Wegmans and lots of parking. The street level consists of many shops and restaurants such as Athleta and Anthropologie. The top levels are medical offices and Equinox. Would recommend but I would just go to The Shops at Chestnut Hill instead.