Santa Sightings

Updated: November 11, 2005

Take a break from Christmas shopping and check out these top spots to see Santa Claus in Boston.

On this page:Visit With Santa, Stores to Finish Your Holiday Shopping.

Visit With Santa

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended South Shore Plaza
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    250 Granite St, Braintree, MA 02184 (map)

    South Shore residents won't have to travel too far to see the big guy--he's appearing daily through Dec. 24.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Stone Zoo
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    149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180 (map)

    Starting Nov. 24, junior zoologists can view Snowy Owl Creek's arctic foxes and reindeer before posing for photos with Santa.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Natick Collection
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    1245 Worcester St (Rt 9 W), Natick, MA 01760 (map)

    From Nov. 16 until Christmas Eve, Santa will pose for pictures and hand out candy canes.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Burlington Mall
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    75 Middlesex Tpke Ste 1, Burlington, MA 01803 (map)

    The area's largest mall is hosting Santa daily until Dec. 24.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Odyssey Cruises
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    60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

    On Dec. 16th at 12pm, kids can enjoy a brunch cruise with Santa ($52, $15 for kids).

Stores to Finish Your Holiday Shopping

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bliss Home
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    225 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Monroe Saltworks
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    202 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 (map)

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Koo de Kir
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    65 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 (map)

    This sleek home-goods store takes your breath away: a treasure on traditional Charles Street.