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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Boston, MA 02109
617 523-1300
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As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ranked #1 of 71 shopping in Boston
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Type: Historic Sites, Shops, Architectural Buildings, Specialty Shops, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining, Drinking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler Description: Most major cities have something like it now, but this was one of the first urban historic shopping districts and its success inspired many... more »
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

This is basically an extension of the marketplace now and is your standard tourist trap affair. Boring if you are looking to do something historical, fine if you just want to say that you've been there or need souvenirs.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Nearly the first recommendation from all my Boston colleagues when they found I was making my first trip. Shopping galore, Food galore, live entertainment. We enjoyed it on a sunny, 70 degree Memorial Day. An excellent way to spend a day in Boston in between history lessons. Fun day!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

There was such a buzz along here. The bars and the food hall just give such a variety for everyone. This place is beautiful in the evenings with the lights. With Quincey Market in the same area, everyone will be happy as there is shopping, food and drink to please all.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

While hot footing our way around the Freedom Trail, we enjoyed lingering around this area, including Quincy Market. Food heaven or what?! We all chose different meals from the vendors - amazing tastes and smells! Then spent the rest of our time looking around the quirky shops and stalls before returning to the red line that would take us on... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Was a bit confused by this place! What is it trying to be? Like a quirky market with interesting shops? Or filling the spaces with chain stores? I mean, there was a One Direction store therewhen we went in April? Very strange. Liked some of the shops, the Boston sports store was a highlight. I suppose this place could be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Quincy Market has the most amazing food selection I have ever seen! They have a long corridor, that has little food vendors on both sides. Walking around, and looking at all the food is sensory overload! No matter what you have a taste for, they have it here. We tried lobster rolls, coconut macaroons, bacon wrapped scallops,ect. Everything was tasty,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

There is so much to do here you need an entire day (or two). Stop in the bars and have a cocktail or browse the shops. A must see at night with the trees all decorated with white lights. Beautiful experience. Ladies, don't wear heels around Boston, You will break your A -- on the cobblestones.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

This shopping area is also known as Quincy Market. It is very much like Covent Garden in London but on a much bigger scale. There are lots and lots of shops and lots of eating places. We were there on a Saturday and it was very busy I would have liked to have gone on week day when I don't... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013 via mobile

Quincy Market was one of the stops we had on our Eastern USA tour. It has great choices of food from pasta, kebab, soups or salad. Lots of tourist during peak hours so despite numerous tables/chair, you have to strategize for a nice seat. We felt that the food were a bit pricey, maybe because tourists flood this place.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This place is located in the North end of Boston, near many attractions and just across from Hanover St. the beginning of many nights of great dining. Faneuil Hall has almost every store you can think of to satisfy that window shopper in you. There are many cafe's in that attraction as well to keep you carbed up while you... More

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