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    Boston Public Market

    367 Reviews
    #36 of 376 things to do in Boston
    Food & Drink, Shopping, Farmers Markets
    Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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    The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 35 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof offering fresh foods, prepared meals, crafts, and specialty items. Residents and visitors alike can find...more
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    100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Unexpected find - good healthy food choices to eat in or out

    Indoor market with lots of good choices to eat here or take with you. Some examples - nice fish market, honey, spices, bagels, flowers, donuts, wines, produce, sandwiches, soups. Also nice to walk around and "window shop".

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank JudyK288
    Reviewed February 13, 2019
    This place was buzzing!

    Came upon this place when it was freezing outside. Loved all the choices and the vendors. Could use more seating though. The place was packed! Excellent variety of foods, friendly people.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Gail A
    Reviewed February 3, 2019
    Open Air Market at 12 Degrees

    Total respect for these vendors and Boston residents. It was 12 degrees the day we walked by and I never expected to actually see the open air market open. The produce and fish looked amazing. If I'm here for any length of time in the...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank biscardicreative
    Reviewed January 20, 2019 via mobile
    A place filled with many delights

    Stop by and walk around. There is a fresh fish market,Big Red. You can buy fresh fish to prepare or order a taco that is well prepared. This place has fresh produce , organic milk, the pop overlady and so much more Stop by and...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Joan M
    Reviewed January 19, 2019 via mobile
    Must Visit in Boston

    Great variety of local foods. Very good quality. Good spot for a quick lunch or to buy fresh produce, meats, seafood, etc etc. George Howell coffee is a favorite as well.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank AlexBost0n
    Reviewed January 7, 2019 via mobile
    Local goodies

    This was an interesting place to see a variety of local foods, crafts, etc. Certainly worth a stop when you visiting the city.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Lorne_Alexandra
    Reviewed January 1, 2019
    Great for food souvenir shopping

    The public market is close to North End and has a lot of local produce for sale including the famous apple cider donuts. You'll also fine wine, maple syrups, juices, fresh fruit produce, meats etc in the market and makes for a nice souvenir stop.

    Date of experience: March 2018
    Thank Traveleator
    Reviewed January 1, 2019 via mobile
    OK Market

    Boston Public Market is fine, although it easily could be so much more. Prices tend to be high, and the food selections are not comprehensive. Nonetheless, there are some fine vendors here, and this is not nearly as kitschy as Quincy Market.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank MarkP115
    Reviewed December 28, 2018 via mobile
    Awesome breakfast

    We stumbled upon this market after wandering around in the rain for 2 miles looking for a breakfast place (none around Quincy market apparently open at 9am on a Thursday) and decided to duck in here because of freezing rain. To our surprise this place...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank JVDocs
    Reviewed December 24, 2018 via mobile
    Not as Busy as Quincy Market

    We came here after visiting Quincy Market. We were just wandering around and saw this market which piques our interest so we decided to check it out. It wasn’t as busy as Quincy Market, which appears to us. We decided to get a lobster roll...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    August 2, 2017|
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    Response from E4466JKmichellel | Reviewed this property |
    I would definitely get a scooter. And you could use UBER. I believe that it is wheelchair accessible. There are many healthy options here and isles are wide enough that you should not have an issue.
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    November 13, 2016|
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    Response from nottinghall | Reviewed this property |
    I'm not quite sure what 'free parking' you are asking about. Street parking at meters has always been free on Sundays in Boston. If you're asking about a particular parking garage, you'd have to check with that garage.
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    November 13, 2016|
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    Response from Anand S | Reviewed this property |
    If you buy any item in a shop in the market place ask for Validation of parking With that validation can park free for 3 hours This is for the garage in the building
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