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Leavitt & Peirce

An amazing array of cigars, chess, and game sets. A small selection of "old fashioned" razors and jewelry is also available. In business since 1883, it's no exaggeration to say this shop is a fixture of Harvard Square.

Address: 1316 Massachusetts Ave
Getting there: T: Harvard
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun noon-6PM
Website: leavittandpeirce.com (opens in a new tab)

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