Marika's Antique Shop

One of the oldest and most jam-packed antiques stores on Charles Street, Marika's may not appeal to the casual Beacon Hill tourist. Consider that a bonus: Once your eyes adjust to the light (and the sheer quantity of pieces), you'll find yourself in an antiquer's paradise of historic porcelain, 19th-century paintings, estate jewelry, and every silver service your grandmother ever coveted. Shopping here is an intrepid buyer's treasure hunt.