Holiday Shopping Towns.

As you venture from shop to shop-perhaps taking in craft boutiques like Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine, or Waterlily Handmade Gifts-the windows are as enticing as the wares, with some 40 shops and restaurants competing for a "best holiday display" award. Your loved ones worked hard to earn their "nice" list status this year, so don't entrust their perfect presents to warehouse elves and delivery-truck drivers. From big cities to small towns, New England's merriest shopping destinations celebrate one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques; park-once, find-everything convenience; and sparkling seasonal events that make gift-hunting a joy. [Extracted from the article]