Shrewsbury Shopping

The town of Shrewsbury has historic charm and a lovely shopping area. THE GROVE is comprised of a collection of shops that draw the discerning customer from miles around. Fortunately for me, I lived only a few blocks from it!

Not only do you find shopping here, but on Wednesday evenings in the summer musicians entertain the shop-til-you-drop crowd. On two occasions, my husband and I packed up our folding chairs to attend one of these events. Everything was very casual and laid back, we really enjoyed the music.

At certain times during the summer, lectures on gardening take place. Last year a neighbor and I signed up for a garden tour which studied the landscaped areas of the mall--there was much to learn about the significance of the combination of plantings and their particular needs. Up until that moment, I barely noticed the landscape.

What to buy: Stores like Bebe, The Gap, Talbots, Pottery Barn, Chico's, Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, Coach, Bath & Beauty, Clarks and more

What to pay: Quality Shopping--More expensive

If you're a comic collector or in the mood for cool action figures, Amazing Stories is where you want to look.

My grandson and I came here often. The store, although small, is loaded with unique collectibles.

Comic books line the walls; related products are tucked here and there throughout the store and serious talk about X-men and other characters can sometimes be heard amongst the customers.

Hours are Sun. 12N-5pm; Mon. 3pm-7pm; Wed.-Sat. 11am-7pm; closed on Tuesdays from January-May.

What to buy: Hard to find Star War figures or just about any comic book published