Best of Boston

Hitting the mall at Christmastime is well and good, but when we want to find something truly unique for our loved ones—and feel like we’re shopping in a real-life snow globe while we’re at it—we head to this seasonal Seaport wonderland. Running from early November through the end of December, the festive market features goods from more than 120 vendors (think ethically made spices, artisanal skin care, winter flannels, glass art, and more). And when you’re not buying for others, you can treat yourself at the gourmet food and beverage tent, check out live music and iceless curling lanes, or choose a freshly cut evergreen at the tree market.