No journey is complete without scouring the local stores for unique trinkets or picking up a gift or two for friends and family back home. Today, get out and explore the unique stores around Needham and all they have to offer. See what treasures you can discover.

Needham has several great boutiques full of a variety of gift ideas from clothing and accessories to chocolate, stationary, decorative items and more. Among these local shops is The Grey Goose, which has been in town for close to 20 years. While the shop carries a little bit of everything, including clothing, jewelry, accessories and giftware, it is most known for its scarves and handbags, according to owner Monica Berman, who has been at the shop for about three years.

The Grey Goose is located at 95 Chapel St., a few doors down from restaurants such as Not Your Average Joe's and Bagel's Best, and is within walking distance of the Needham Center commuter rail station and several other shops and restaurants. 

Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The shop is closed on Sunday.

While you're in town, be sure to check out these other great boutiques around Needham:

• Pollywog's Fine Children's Clothing—1024 Great Plain Ave. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00-5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Sells children's clothing, accessories, shoes and toys.

• Lola Tortola—81 Chapel St. Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Sells women's clothing and accessories and other items.

• Joel's Gifts and Confections—996 Great Plain Ave. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m. Sells chocolate and other candies as well as dishware, toys, clothing and other gift items.

• Taylor's Stationery—1451 Highland Ave. Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Sells stationary such as letters, invitations and cards, mugs, candles, jewelry, handbags and other gift items.

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