9 Spots Every Bookish Boston Traveler Should Visit

Founded in 1825, Brattle Book Shop claims to be one of America's oldest and largest used book shops. The first thing you'll see is a huge selection of used books on sale in the alley beside the shop, and, of course, the giant pencil on the storefront. Inside, there are two floors of used books and a third floor with rare books — first editions, collectibles, and fine leather bindings. There are posters on the walls showing the prices some of these rare books were sold for.