Faneuil Hall Marketplace

If you are visiting Boston, don’t miss out on Faneuil Hall Marketplace. It has served the Boston community for 250 years, making it one of the most historic marketplaces in the United States. Located across from Faneuil Hall, the marketplace stands in between Boston’s Haymarket, the North End, the financial district, Government Center and the waterfront — making it one of Boston’s focal gathering points.

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Tourists will be glad to know that the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a close walk to other great sites like the New England Aquarium, Paul Revere’s House, the Boston Public Garden and Fenway Park. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. during the week (Mon. thru Sat.) and from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is famous for its diverse collection of shops and artisan push carts. Among the 100 different stores and carts, visitors can find anything from clothing accessories, eyewear and cameras to fine art, jewelry, shoes and urban apparel. Of course there are also shops that specialize in Bostonian collectibles and souvenirs.

The Faneuil Hall Marketplace has 17 different places to eat and drink. Whether you’re thirsty for a cold Guinness or hungry for a Philadelphia cheese steak, the Faneuil Hall Marketplace has everything. Try some of the local places like Boston Chowda or the Boston and Maine Fish Co.

A typical weekend at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is filled with magicians, jugglers, clowns, mimes, comedians, artists and musicians. Check their calendar for events at faneuilhallmarketplace.com and join the fun!

Last but not least, the history of Faneuil Hall Marketplace is what makes it a captivating visit. Peter Faneuil, a Boston merchant, built Faneuil Hall in 1742. The area quickly became a center point for trading, speeches and performances. It was the ground where the first seeds of the American Revolution were planted — the first protests against the Sugar Act (1764) were held at Faneuil Hall. Some of America’s greatest heroes have given speeches at the hall, including George Washington, Samuel Adams and Susan B. Anthony.