Located on Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. (More)
Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)
Located on Main Street in Concord, Mass., Barrow Bookstore is down a short passageway next to a wheelbarrow to the right of Fritz and Gigi, the Children's Shop. Established in 1971, this bookstore started in that wheelbarrow inspiring the shop name. (Read More)
Barrow's specializes in used books and collectible books, especially those of the famous authors from Concord. Barrow's also buys used books by appointment. Their friendly staff have lots of information about visiting Concord and its historic sites, as they have worked as tour guides and re-enactors in the town. They will help you learn about Concord as well as the books they have in their store. There are children's books too. You will often find a Winnie the Pooh display outside the front door. Their love of books and maps is apparent when you visit this independent bookstore. They have in person events as well as a website where you can order from their inventory of rare books and a variety of used books on art, craft, architecture, cooking, science, history, WWII, and more. You can also find literary themed gifts and hand crafted beeswax candles in store and online. Their YouTube channel presents the Barrow Bookstore Audio Series, in which select readings from Concord authors are read aloud. Barrows is on Facebook and Instgram where they let followers know of book acquisitions for sale, seasonal quotes from authors' works, and special events. This bookstore is worth a leisurely visit so remember to walk down the alley to Barrow Bookstore on your next trip to downtown Concord. (Less)
Afternoon tea is a delightful way to spend a spring afternoon. In or near Scenic Shopping towns, you will find places where you can enjoy this tradition. Teas are sometimes special events that require reservations and go for a set period of time on select days like the Springtime Afternoon Tea at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, R.I. Other teas are incorporated into the regular menu and don't require reservations like at Dunbar House in Sandwich on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Tea pots, tea cups, brewing supplies and all kinds of tea making accessories are available in shops focused on the things you need to enjoy your tea at home. Bar Harbor Tea Co. has colorful teapots, cups, mugs, infusers, tea cozies, plus teabags, and many loose teas. (More)
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