The Apple Store that we’ve seen grow from merely plans and a rendering to the real thing is finally upon up. The Boylston Street Apple Store in Boston is due to open this Thursday evening at 6.00pm EST.

Apple will be giving away “limited edition” T-Shirts and “other surprises” at the store opening.

Every Apple product is available for you to get to know and test-drive at the Apple Store. And the top floor is dedicated entirely to programs, support, and services. It’s home to the Genius Bar, One-to-One personal training and free one-hour workshops to get the most out of your Apple products. Come early and be among the first to experience what the Apple Store is all about.

Apple is apparently claiming the Boston Apple Store to be the largest in the U.S., trailing only behind the mammoth Regent Street Store in London. The claim comes as a surprise to some as the physical measurements of the plot are only 6,384 square feet, making the three story store only 19,152 s.f. a little below the 20,000 s.f. Fifth Avenue Store in New York.

ifoAppleStore.com is as always offering excellent coverage of the Store opening.

Image courtesy of Flickr user BostonCityWalk.