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Faneuil Hall Marketplace


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 326 attractions in Boston
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 imitators. more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Mall, Architectural building, Specialty shop, Shop, Flea/street market, Other, Landmark/point of interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining, Drinking
Address: Boston, MA 02109
Tel: 617 523-1300
Fax: 617-523-1779

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5 of 5 stars
mamalyn27407 9 contributions
27407
Jul 9, 2009

We discovered this area while waiting for Houston's Restaurant to open one Sunday. (FYI It doesn't open until 12:00 on Sunday. Every other one we have been to open's at 11:00 every day. A great place to get soup and salad, by the way.) The market place area had entertainers every hour, lots of shops, a Cheers bar and restaurant,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Masscouple 128 contributions
massachusetts
Nov 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I know many reviewers said this is a tourist trap, but so is times square. but that's the point - a place you have to see when visiting a new city. I am from south of boston, but I always visit faneuil hall/quincy marketplace when in town. It is the heart of the city - perfect for people watching and... more

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3 of 5 stars
rafman80 10 contributions
Petah Tiqwa, Israel
Sep 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Most of the area is deffinately a tourist trap (quincy market, faneuil marketplace...) with expensive shops and street preformers, but if you take the time to actually go up to the meeting hall at faneuil, you won't be dissapointed. The hall itself has an interesting history and is in very good condition with some outstanding historic artworks. While we were... more

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2 of 5 stars
mtlgrl 8 contributions
Montreal
Aug 18, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

If you need to buy an overpriced souvenir or to go shopping then you will be happy with the place. If you want a taste of the real Boston then don't waste your time. Overpriced restaurants, souvenirs and hordes of tourists abound. more

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1 of 5 stars
mzamar 48 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 14, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I've lived in Boston for many many years but I never recommend Faneuil Hall which is pretty much a mall, squeezed into some historic buildings. If you are from a place that stores like Crate and Barrel, Ann Taylor, or Banana Republic are a rarity it's maybe worth popping down, but basically this place is a mall with the kind... more

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5 of 5 stars
onyme 4 contributions
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aug 9, 2008

Quincy market is a must to visit when in Boston. So much deliciuos food your spoiled for choice and just want to eat everything you see which I did. So be prepared to come out a few pounds heavier. more

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4 of 5 stars
scottcabal 347 contributions
Kent, UK
May 21, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I've been to Faneuil Hall Marketplace twice - once in like 1999 and then again in 2008. Except for a different selection of stores and the addition of another Cheers pub the place hasn't really changed. It's a great place to explore, shop, relax, eat or just people watch. This is probably the best place you can search for souvenirs.... more

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5 of 5 stars
susandavis 18 contributions
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Oct 7, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

This was the highlite of Boston. Great food hall and the lobster rolls are to die for. We were disappointed with Boston as a whole it had no buzz whatsoever and the bus tour was hop on hop off but it kept forgetting to stop at some stops and at others it would not pick us up so we spent... more

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4 of 5 stars
ttiottn1 60 contributions
Wisconsin
Aug 17, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

While walking the Freedom Trail on Tues, July 17, my sister and I stopped at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. We are not shoppers so just window shopped. We then decided to stay for lunch considering all the places to eat. The food was ok and seating was almost non-existent though we were able to find a place upstairs. Don’t get dessert... more

Fun place!
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4 of 5 stars
kgraceful 4 contributions
Northern VA
May 24, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My friend and I visted Boston last week and we went in this area almost everyday! We loved it! It was a lot of fun, with a lot of cute shops, good and mostly cheap food, and entertainment. more

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace Address

Boston, MA 02109
Tel: 617 523-1300 Fax: 617-523-1779