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New Balance Factory Store is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

1. New Balance Factory Store

8.3
241 North Beacon St (at Vineland St), Brighton, MA
Shoe Store · 9 tips and reviews

Ian G.Ian Goodsell: Lot of good discounted items in the back!

Sam H.Sam Hoffman: Great discounts for shoes!

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Great spot to get Sneakers at a discounted price, right from the source!

New England Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

2. New England Aquarium

8.7
1 Central Wharf (at Old Atlantic Ave), Boston, MA
Aquarium · Waterfront · 255 tips and reviews

Eliza R.Eliza Rosenberry: Wait for the student afternoons or discounted times. See the sea lion show, the huge cylindrical tank in the center, and see an IMAX about sharks. The penguins are hilarious.

Paulina L.Paulina Lucy: Awesome family entertainment for a pretty decent price! Look for discount coupons though, they are everywhere

Simmons CollegeSimmons College: Simmons students can purchase discounted Aquarium Tickets for $8.50 in the Simmons Student Box Office W-002.

J.Crew is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

3. J.Crew

8.3
100 Huntington Ave Spc F8 (at Copley), Boston, MA
Clothing Store · Prudential - St. Botolph · 14 tips and reviews

Laura K.Laura K: Students get a 15% discount with ID!!

Tommy B.Tommy Barth: You can now combine sale and student discount!

Nikole F.Nikole Fuqua: Great customer service. Student discount accepted

Newbury Comics is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

4. Newbury Comics

8.4
332 Newbury St (btwn Mass Ave & Hereford), Boston, MA
Comic Book Store · Back Bay West · 52 tips and reviews

Takuo U.Takuo Urushihara: Get their newsletter so that you can get special discounts

Mark M.Mark Miller: Check in and you just might get a discount. Great store

Michael H.Michael Hornfeck: Check out the comics and graphic novels upstairs. Many graphic novels have discounted price tags. Great deals!

Nordstrom Rack is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

5. Nordstrom Rack

7.4
497 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Clothing Store · Back Bay East · 23 tips and reviews

Gianna N.Gianna Nebbia: Especially great discounts on Free People and juniors clothing

Lance C.Lance Collins: Awesome discount on shoes!!

Jeffrey C.Jeffrey Currier: I love Nordstrom Rack. It's a cut above all the other discount schlack.

Marathon Sports is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

6. Marathon Sports

7.6
671 Boylston St (btwn Dartmouth & Exeter St), Boston, MA
Sporting Goods Retail · Back Bay East · 16 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan Duncan Smith: 10% student discount!

Michael F. F.Michael F. Feeney: Big discount when you are referred by podiatrist.

Don J.Don Jennings: Best place to get running shoes. Plus they offer discounts if you see certain doctors/podiatrists.

Primark is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

7. Primark

8.1
10 Summer St (at Washington Street), Boston, MA
Clothing Store · Downtown Boston · 47 tips and reviews

Isabella K.Isabella Keefe: So, so big! Amazing variety. You can get things for the home, children, yourself. It's great and in an easily accessible area.

Amanda G.Amanda Greenslet: Excellent stuff...sort of like Forever 21 but less expensive and geared toward a slightly older audience. Packed since the grand opening, so go during an off peak time.

Joel F.Joel Fernandes: Great store, great variety. The clothes are cheap yet classy and the colors are very sober. Amazing selection for women and men, you gotta pick up stuff quick before the sizes sell off!

REI is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

8. REI

8.5
401 Park Dr, Ste 103, Boston, MA
Sporting Goods Retail · Kenmore · 17 tips and reviews

Enrico S.Enrico S: Great bike service and friendly staff. Lifetime membership for just 20$ gives big discounts.

Peter S.Peter Salem: Great company, and this outlet is a great shop with a selection of everything you need for the outdoors. Helpful staff, seems a bit understaffed, but still great

LisaLisa: Great bike service and repair shop located on lower level. Quick, affordable and friendly service get you back on your wheels in a jif! 🚴🚵

The Shops at Prudential Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

9. The Shops at Prudential Center

8.4
800 Boylston St (at Ring Rd), Boston, MA
Shopping Mall · Prudential - St. Botolph · 83 tips and reviews

Andrea S.Andrea Simpson: Stop by the Customer Service Desk and ask for a PRUferred Shopping Card - it's got discounts at shops all over the center!

Nikole F.Nikole Fuqua: Make sure you ask for a Prudential card! Provides discounts at various stores

jin s.jin stedge: great for winter shopping when newbury is frozen solid.

Gary's Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

10. Gary's Liquors

8.3
655 Vfw Pkwy (Independence Dr), Chestnut Hill, MA
Liquor Store · 8 tips and reviews

James H.James H.: Best wine prices, they got more discount if bought a box of it.

Scott B.Scott Bernstein: By far the best value for wine and beer anywhere in Boston. People drive for miles to purchase their wine at Gary's.

Cliff S.Cliff Stevenson: Best prices on liquor in all of Boston. Gentleman Jack for less than $20? Unreal. Read more.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

11. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

8.5
306 Congress Street (on the Congress St bridge), Boston, MA
History Museum · Downtown Boston · 73 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Buy tickets ahead of time online to get a small discount.

Green H.Green Hippie: Interactive and fun. They usually have deeply discounted tickets on Groupon.

Zara F.Zara Farrar: Excellent tour. The perfect blend of history and entertainment. I'm not normally a fan of tours with actors but this one really works and is always fun.

Boston Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

12. Boston Children's Museum

9.1
308 Congress St (at Sleeper St), Boston, MA
Museum · Seaport District · 62 tips and reviews

Won D.Won Dong: Don't park in LAZ. There are several parking spots discounted by museum, but LAZ isn't even their staff said yes.

Zooteagro M.Zooteagro Medellin: I like in summer my son's they are very happy playing here

Jen T.Jen Troester: They apparently changed their rules and don't accept reciprocal memberships they did before. Call to make sure before you go :/

Frog Pond is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

13. Frog Pond

8.7
84 Beacon St (at Boston Common), Boston, MA
Lake · Beacon Hill · 42 tips and reviews

Jessica H.Jessica Hiemenz: $14 total for adults to skate + rental. There is a student discount too.

jin s.jin stedge: despite the little kids whizzing by you on tiny skates, this is still one of my favorite places for a low-key date. warm up afterwards with some healthy burgers from nearby u-food grill :)

Eric O.Eric O: As your date steps onto the ice, grab their hand for balance, but then don't let go and take a few laps. A great way to break the ice.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

14. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

9.0
Columbia Point (1 John F Kennedy Road), Boston, MA
History Museum · Dorchester · 54 tips and reviews

Terry-Jo L.Terry-Jo Lewis: Visit your local Boston library and use the museum pass program and pick up a discount pass and only pay $3 to get in. Brilliant! Easy to get there via the redline and a free shuttle to the library.

Colin Z.Colin Z.: AAA members get a discount when showing the card.

Ashly S.Ashly Sanford: Awesome place to visit and get a little history. Also the area around the museum is nice for a stroll.

Hilton's Tent City is one of The 15 Best Places for Discounts in Boston.

15. Hilton's Tent City

7.3
272 Friend St (btwn Causeway& Valenti Way), Boston, MA
Sporting Goods Retail · Downtown Boston · 5 tips and reviews

Rebecca C.Rebecca Churt: check out 30%+ discounts on North Face jackets. Awesome! And certain companies (such as working for Lufthansa) gives you additional discounts Read more.

Chris W.Chris Wheaton: This is my dream store. New Filson, Red Wing, and Woolrich on discount. Having lived in Boston for 10 years and never making it to Tent City has been my biggest regret.

Joseph D.Joseph Dineen: Boston's best independent source for camping gear, bags, winter jackets, Carhartt products and pocket knives.