Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a historic and protected site Downtown Boston Boston located in United States.

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    (617) 523-1300

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    faneuilhallmarketplace.com

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    Historic and Protected Site

Address

1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St) Boston , MA 02109 United States

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Travel + Leisure

Today, the downtown marketplace has more than 100 specialty shops and eateries and occupies a pedestrian-only, cobblestoned area that swarms with tourists and street performers . Read more

Ashly Sanford

Great place to walk to from Downtown Boston. Fun during the day because there are lots of good places to eat and drink but also performances of all kinds happening on the sidewalks during the summer.

Timothy Tanner

During the spring and summer various acts entertain the crowds outside of the Fanuel Hall Marketplace . I have seen bands and jugglers perform . I always buy a greek gyro when I visit the food court .

Meg Berman

Visit the Hub of the Hub. Faneuil Hall Marketplace offers great shopping and dining options. From name brand stores to Boston souvenirs, Irish pubs to a replica Cheers, there's something for everyone.

Meg Berman

Visit the Hub of the Hub. Faneuil Hall Marketplace offers great shopping and dining options. From name brand stores to Boston souvenirs, Irish pubs to a replica Cheers, there's something for everyone

Matt

A little overwhelming for me, lots of food and vendors and crowds and people. We picked up to nesting dolls at the Russian collection cart.

Patrice M Foster

I love ❤️ the street festival and the people friendliness and shops with unique gift ???? ideas. A short walk to Holocaust memorial museum must see!

Erkan Saka

I liked the reconstruction of the old printing house most (in the photo)

Guy

Great spot for food, drinks & shopping -& tons of history! Take a look up at the Grasshopper Weather Vane. Knowledge of it was used as a test to determine if people were spies during the Revolution! Read more

Karen

There is absolutely no way that you'll be in Boston and not stop by this legendary marketplace hall that features live music while you walk around going crazy deciding what to eat.

Jeffrey Giles

Really enjoyed the history laid out in this extraordinary old historical landmark . An amazing story of capitalism over government! True genius on the part of Mr Faneuil!

Social News Network

Come for a bite to eat or a drink! The annual Christmas tree lighting is happening this Thursday so make sure to come out early and see the tree , which is from Nova Scotia!

Shermans Travel

It's busy and crazy and sort of exhausting but it's also a must. Knick-knacks and souvenirs dominate the carts of vendors hawking everything from lobster lollipops to Boston-themed t-shirts. Read more

Harumi U

Right in the middle of Freedom Trail where you can find just about everything while you are traveling. Also you will find tons of street performers .

Rebecca Stoddard

I counted 36 food stalls in Quincy Market Bldg...everything from pizza to sushi to Greek pastry ! On top of that 13 full-service restaurants and pubs and 75 shops and pushcarts! AMAZING

Sameepa Shetty

Must visit for late evening/night weekend music performances . Perfect Bostonian summer.

HISTORY

Faneuil Hall was built by artist John Smibert in 1742 in the style of an English country market , with an open ground floor and an assembly room. The hall burned down in 1761 but was rebuilt in 1762.

Cory O'Brien

A fun place to browse through random shops while checking out the day's collection of street performers . Plus, there's a giant noodle that pretends to be art .

Yvette Castro

So many options of food! Pretty busy so try to get here early to snag a spot

Divya Mulanjur

So many options to eat! Loved the blue point oysters at the oyster bar . Didn't like Philly steak though.

Curbed

A great place to get free wi-fi in Downtown Boston, but beware of the slower bandwith and the tourists ! Read more

Mike D

Tourist trap but it has a lot of great shops and restaurants ! The street performers are great!

Alexander Kuzmin

Must visit spot in Boston. Plenty of places to go to and get good food. Find your best chowder .

Michele Bowser

Beautiful Marketplace built on this historical site , but not enough history was maintained. felt like I was at the mall at home, with the exception of the cobblestones.

Enrico S

Very touristic spot in downtown Boston, but certainly it is worth a visit. Many souvenir shops and lunch options

Popi Andonara

A place you must see !! Great place for shopping and walking!

Ellen DeGeneres

This is where I met some of the most amazing fans in Boston! All 8,000 of 'em! I even met the Mayah!

Ashley O

Built in 1742 and given to the town of Boston by Peter Faneuil. The first story used as a market and the upper story as a town meeting hall. Known as the cradle of liberty.

Arnie Taylor

This place is a must-see for anyone visiting Boston. I loved the food selections and the gift shops .

Emma

Great shopping. Don't forget to stop for lunch at Quincy Market . There's so much to choose from!

Felipe G

There is a place for oysters , lobster rolls , and clam chowder served in a bread bowl . Catering to tourists , but surprisingly decent quality.

Rafael Rapp

Great and cozy market . A lot of options. Main Christmas tree of Boston

IWalked Audio Tours

1st public mtg house in US. Built via donations from "The Jolly Bachelor" Peter Faneuil. 1st floor marketplace . 2nd floor former meeting house (free). 3rd floor military museum . More info via our blog Read more

Tracy Sharpe

yeah its wicked good cupcake ! haha! theres a lot of great stores and restaurants here!!

TruthorDare.us

We dare you to see all the street performers the Faneuil Hall Marketplace has to offer followed by shopping at the many stores they have and dine at one of their many restaurants .

Nicole Cronin

Hong Kong is one of the best bars around! Great service. Downstairs is laidback and upstairs is great dancing music !

ArtJonak

As a fanatical foodie... and a mid-level history lover... this Marketplace flat out ROCKS!

WicklessGoodFondue

We love Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the food and shopping experience but the street performers are Top Notch and favorite!!

Matt Peterson

Amazing. Get the food. Any of it. Even the cookies are perfect

Esther Earnest

"The Cradle of Liberty" is what our nations fathers called Faneuil Hall in 1742, Bostons history with urban sophistacation, curbside dining, performing artist , buggie rides.A historic city for all.

Chris McGillicuddy

Great street performers and a ton of options for food and shopping!

Jocelyne Dalrymple

Great food with a wide variety of choices but always very busy....hold on tightly to kids' hands

Daniel Tewfik

Funded in part by profits from slave trading, Faneuil Hall is sometimes referred to as "the Cradle of Liberty". Read more

Matthew Sobocan

Walk around to look at the great architecture and buy yourself something nice.

Northeastern University

Aug 30th @ 5:30pm: Spend some time in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, home to great shops and delicious foods! We will leave from the front of Blackman Auditorium .

Frederick Bernard Stewart

The Great Rotunda will always be among my Boston Places

Michelin Lifestyle

If you see a crowd, gather 'round! Countless variety and musical acts happen daily at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Start tapping your foot in those Michelin shoes !

UHNWI

Such a great please to visit. You can feel the holidays spirit.

Jason

Touristy but a must visit. No need to eat the food though

Vincent De Wit

Lots of shops and authentic place, great for photography !

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