Quincy Market
Quincy Market
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This historic Boston market has been around since 1826, and today has over a hundred pushcarts, shops, restaurants, and food court stops. Across the three market buildings (Quincy Market, South Market and North Market), you can find interesting coffees, artisanal bread, fresh seafood and of course, the Boston favorites: lobster rolls, clam chowder and Boston cream pie.
Learn more about its history on a free guided tour by the city, or along with other historic sites in Boston on a walking tour. Located along the Freedom Trail, make a stop on the way to the New England Aquarium, Beacon Hill, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
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Neighborhood: Downtown
The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with historical and iconic sites in Boston. Stroll through one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where, during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting children and eager tourists through the pond. Have your camera ready to capture its peaceful beauty in the middle of a bustling city. Continue on through the Gardens and take in some open green space at the Boston Common, where you can spend time throwing a frisbee, sitting on a park bench, or, in the winter time, skating on the frog pond. Head north from the end of the Common to see the golden dome of the State House, and travel through government center to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, both a historic and popular destination worth a quick visit for a first time to Boston. Head to Long Wharf to visit the Aquarium, or catch a boat to Charlestown or even Cape Cod.
How to get there
- State • 3 min walk
- Haymarket • 4 min walk
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TaskForceRanger
Bergen, NJ94 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Stores closed at 7pm everyday, so plan accordingly!!!! .... Food vendors are open inside Quincy Market, but it was hard to find tables and chairs to sit after purchasing the food. The food selection is mediocre, pizza, lobster sandwiches, clam chowder, mac n cheese ... I may come back in spring or summer for lunch, but I will skip the winter and dinner times.
Written February 21, 2023
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deborath m
Miami, FL11 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Really good place to spend the day . You can shopping around , eating and take a lot of pictures for your memories. It is an unforgettable place! Some place that you must go if you visit Boston. It was snowing and that oasis was our refuge💕
Written February 4, 2023
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Turtle5954
Warrington, UK1,850 contributions
Oct 2022
The whole area was a bit rundown feeling and really a surprise for me. been many times and always made a beeline for there.
Written February 3, 2023
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Rachel Ray
Brisbane, Australia295 contributions
Dec 2022
Great selection of food to take out and nicely decorated for the holidays. There’s some seating upstairs and also a few benches outside. Wasn’t too crowded when we went for lunch on a weekday in mid December. We had clam chowder and lobster rolls from Boston Chowda which were delicious.
Written January 22, 2023
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Newyorkfan40
Walsall, UK318 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had Quincy market on our "to-do" list when we visited Boston and I'm so glad we did. The architecture is beautiful, just look up. It was very busy when we arrived but I think it's always busy by the looks of it. We grabbed a Philly cheese steak and a drink and sat and watched the world go by while we ate. There is so many different food kiosks to choose from with such a lot of variety from Chinese noodles to pancakes with syrup, ice creams and curries.
There are also lots of little "cart" style stalls selling all sorts of different things from wind chimes to Boston souvenirs.
There are also lots of little "cart" style stalls selling all sorts of different things from wind chimes to Boston souvenirs.
Written January 10, 2023
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Ryan
Lodi, CA141 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Quincy Market was one of my favorite places while visiting Boston. It was amazing to see all the different places to eat. There were so many options to choose from it was almost impossible to decide. From the Clam Chowder, pizza, desserts, you really couldn't go wrong. There are shops as well to look through which makes it a fun place to hang out in and enjoy the historic part of the market too. Definitely a must see on a trip to Boston.
Written December 26, 2022
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Fahmida B
Bristol, UK7 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Delicious food. Their lobster roll, lobster bisk, macaroons are top rated. My best food experience. I highly recommend a trip to Quincy Market if you find yourself in Boston.
Written December 16, 2022
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ncjc2013
Rolling Hills Estates, CA471 contributions
Oct 2022
Lots of food stalls, the pizza place wasn’t worth eating. Also disappointed in the Mediterranean place. Very crowded with lots of tourists. I’d recommend just walking into and out of and finding a place to eat on one of the side streets. Prices seemed high for the mediocre level of food.
Written November 25, 2022
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Zoe O'Haillin
Indianapolis, IN12 contributions
Nov 2022
Overall, the Quincy Market felt a little tourist trappy. We went early in the morning, so a lot of the eateries were closed. Had it been closer to lunch time, we probably would have tried one of the dining establishments in the market, which looked to be very good and, by other reviews, seem to be the highlight. However, we stopped in for shopping and were rather disappointed. We thought the marketplace might be filled with vendors and artisans selling handmade or unique pieces, but, for the most part, it seemed to be what you'd find at any gift shop or mall, just arranged in a slightly more quaint way. So, if you're strapped for time or you want something unique, you can probably skip over the Quincy Market without missing too much.
Also, keep in mind that the posted hours for the Marketplace do not seem to be strictly enforced. We browsed around between 10:15-10:45 am (the posted open time is 10:00 am) and found many stalls to still be closed or in the process of being set up. We were even turned away while trying to browse a stall that appeared to be open.
Also, keep in mind that the posted hours for the Marketplace do not seem to be strictly enforced. We browsed around between 10:15-10:45 am (the posted open time is 10:00 am) and found many stalls to still be closed or in the process of being set up. We were even turned away while trying to browse a stall that appeared to be open.
Written November 14, 2022
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Judy P
London, UK162 contributions
Oct 2022
This is essentially a Food Court with diverse offerings for every taste. There are some tourist/ souvenir type carts on the outside, and there are very popular, clean public toilets.
We had breakfast here every day. The seafood looked delicious, but for Uk tourists it is quite pricey.
We had breakfast here every day. The seafood looked delicious, but for Uk tourists it is quite pricey.
Written November 10, 2022
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Jroset
Chandler, Arizona64 contributions
Quincy Market is the last stop on our “Easy Boston” bus tour arranged through Princess Cruises. We have the option of staying there for 15 minutes before bus returns us to the ship or we can stay longer on our own and catch a shuttle back or the pier. I have a niece who lives in South Boston and we would like to meet up in Quincy Market area. Anyone have ideas where a good meeting place would be since it will be on a Sunday and I’m sure it will be very crowded? Also anyone ever taken the shuttle back to the pier? Where to catch it?
Northern_Traveler00
California65,380 contributions
Meet on the steps of Quincy Market facing Faneuil Hall. You can sit on the steps or at nearby tables as well
Cherilyn L
West Long Branch, NJ3 contributions
Are there gluten free lunch options?
Carol K
45 contributions
I did not see anything there and I'm Gluten Free. Lobster and corn on the cob. Whole Lobster $ 32.
Alanna K
Minster on Sea, UK9 contributions
Do the food stalls in Quincy Market accept debit and credit cards or is it cash only?
dgdssdish d
Charlottetown, Canada1,170 contributions
Most accept both. Cash is always quicker and appreciated.
como faco para ter um ponto
Eliene Z
Rio de Janeiro, RJ587 contributions
Vistei como turista.Imagino que se refira a um ponto comercial no mercado.
Procure a administração geral do mercado no próprio local deve ser o primeiro passo.
chevy92305
Jonesboro, GA1 contribution
Is it worth going to Quincy's Market?
Mike B
Stockton-on-Tees, UK341 contributions
Agree with others. Quincy Market is a "must do" when in Boston
Is there a public parking garage near quincy market that we could park then grab cab?
DAnnaM5
Cohocton, NY52 contributions
Yes there is parking close but costly. If you park farther out and use public transport the Rollie's are so much fun , they stop at a lot of places and one comes by every 15 min.
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