Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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34 nshoremag.com November 2014 Seven generations of jewelry design, skill, and tradition are on offer at Elyse Fine Jewelers-Gemologist. 95 Main St., 781-942-4565, elysejewelers.com. Kurchian Woods and the adjacent Sledge Woods of- fer dozens of acres of hiking trails through varying terrain, including a swamp. Get primped and pampered at Laschi Hairstyl- ists & Day Spa, and find fun accessories at its Fab Fakes Boutique, too. 150 Main St., 781-944-6111, laschis.com. From christen- ing gowns to sweet sweaters and dresses, find kids' clothing at Goodhearts. 642 Main St., 781-942-9700, goodheartsshop. com. Reading is home to the co-ed Catholic day school Austin Preparatory School. 101 Willow St., 781-944-4900, austinprepschool. org. Find trendy and wearable jeans and handbags at local fave Aine's Boutique. 662 Main St., 781-994-0429, ainesboutique. com. Antiques and lovely home furnish- ings pack the consignment shop Camp to Castle. 122 Main St., 781-872-1665. Get fresh and delicious meats at the Olde Redding Butcher Shoppe. 169 Haven St., 781-944-2003, oldereddingbutcher.com. Fine beer and wine, kitchen gear, and gourmet foods make Pamplemousse a foodie's dream. 26 Haven St., 781-872-1125, pmousse. com. Reading's Town Forest boasts 290 acres, a network of trails, pine trees, vernal pools, and part of the Ipswich River. Watch or participate in community theatre with the Quannapowitt Players. 55 Hopkins St., 781-942-3917, qptheater.com. Folks in Reading head to D'Amici's Bakery for beautiful wedding cakes and delicious breads, cookies, and pastries. 614 Main St., 781-779-1442, damicis.com. Cupcake City offers a variety of tasty treats from vanilla and more are on display at the low-price (and BONS-winning) Baby Furniture Warehouse. 1 General Way, 781-942-7978, babyfurniturewarehouse.com. The Hitch- ing Post sells quilts, candles, bracelets, books, and artisan items. 2 Haven St., 781- 944-9224, hitchingpostgifts.com. Feed your sweet tooth at The Chocolate Truffle. 494 Main St., 781-944-7155, thechocolatetruffle. com. Fine jewelry and custom-designed pieces set Simms Jewelers apart. 648 Main St. #2, 781-944-4031, simmsjewelers. net. Handmade breads and other baked goods in the Swiss tradition are on offer at swissbäkers. 32 Lincoln St., 781-942-1199, swissbakers.com. to tiramisu. 137 Main St. 781-944-0400, cupcakecityreading. Rub elbows and trade gossip with the locals over breakfast or lunch at Christopher's Restaurant. 580 Main St., 781-944-3663, christophersread- ing.com. Shop for furniture, catch a movie, have lunch, or do a ropes course at Jordan's Furniture. 50 Walkers Brook Dr., 781-944-9090, jordans.com. Atlantic Framing and Gifts offers custom framing services, along with chic home décor. 78 Haven St., 781-944-4169, atlanticframing. com. More than 150 cribs, 400 dressers, About Town: Clockwise, from top left, Aine's Boutique, Pamplemousse, swissbäkers, and Olde Redding Butcher Shoppe what to do On the Town Items for your Reading itinerar y Reading ne photographs by robert boyd