Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Helpful Guide for Boston Visitors

 

Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is made of four places- Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market, and South Market.

They are all located around a busy cobblestone promenade with lots of street entertainment and shopping in Boston.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace area is a fun place to walk around, shop, eat, and explore Boston.


Quincy Market, designed in a Greek Revival Style Building and the North Market, and South Market is a hub for shopping, restaurants, cafes, and a huge food court. 

Be warned this place is busy, especially in the summer and on weekends.


Faneuil Hall, nicknamed, "The Cradle of Liberty." It is a National historic site on the Freedom Trail and marketplace.

Faneuil Hall is referred to as the "Cradle of Liberty" because of its use during the American Revolution. 

Later it was used by abolitionists, suffragists, labor unionists to hold conventions, banquets, and orations in the Great Hall.

It was also used for John F. Kennedy's last campaign speech during the 1960 presidential race.


Admission and Ranger Talks are free at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston.  

The Visitor Center is open usually from 9 AM to 6 PM

The Great Hall is open from 12 PM to 5 PM

At Boston Faneuil Hall Marketplace, you can go on the Ranger Talk in the Great Hall,  or

Take the Ranger Led tour of the Freedom Trail, or

Earn a Junior Ranger Badge with your kids!

Go to the National Park Services for additional details


Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a must-do in Boston!

More useful information is below in this Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston Travel Guide for Visitors.



Address

4 South Market Building, Boston, MA 02109

Admission Fee and Hours

Entrance to Faneuil Hall Marketplace is FREE for Visitors

Faneuil Hall Hours: (Same for Quincy Market)

Mon-Sat   10 AM - 9 PM
Sun          11 AM - 7 PM

The Faneuil Hall Visitor Center is open usually from 9 AM to 6 PM

The Great Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace is open from 12 PM to 5 PM

There are many Restaurants and Retailers in the Marketplace  

Getting to Faneuil Hall in Boston

To Faneuil Hall Marketplace by Boston "T" (Subway/Train):

To get to Faneuil Hall Marketplace take the T (subway) :

Blue Line: to Aquarium or Faneuil Hall (closest) or

Green Line: Haymarket, North Station, Park Street, or Government Center,  or

Orange Line: to State Street or Haymarket, or

Red Line: to Park Street

Exit the stations and walk to Faneuil Hall Marketplace


To Faneuil Hall Marketplace by Boston Hop-on Hop-Off Trolley Tour Bus :

Boston Hop-on Hop-off Bus also has a stop at Faneuil Hall


Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $47.25
from: Viator

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

- If you plan to eat lunch at the food court at Quincy Market, grab a table first on the bottom or top floors of the market. 

- If you prefer, eat at a restaurant, there are many restaurants in and around Faneuil Hall Marketplace which are local and tasty.  

- Be aware there are many stairs at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, (ramps and elevators are available). 

- Wear good shoes the cobblestones pathways here at Faneuil Hall Marketplace can be hard on the feet.

- Visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston will take you 45 minutes or more depending on your interest. 

- Combine your visit to Faneuil Hall with Old State House, Old South Meeting House, and other Freedom Trail Attractions in the area 

 

Website

 

Visit the Official Faneuil Hall Marketplace website for more information
Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $41.95

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