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= Orchard Skateshop = Orchard Skateshop is a skate shop located in Boston, Massachusetts that has served as a hub for skateboarders and skateboarding culture in the Greater Boston area since 2006.

History
Orchard was founded in 2006 by skateboarders Armin Bachman and Broderick Gumpright, who opened the first physical storefront in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston. The shop has undergone several relocations since, including a long-running storefront in the Allston neighborhood that featured an indoor skatepark and an upstairs art gallery. The shop operated virtually for over a year during the Covid-19 pandemic, but has since reopened their storefront in Boston's North End.

Influence & Collaborations
Orchard Skateshop has collaborated with various brands, artists, and organizations to produce merchandise, skateboard gear, and multimedia art projects.