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Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston

Shopping, Dining & History at Faneuil Hall

Called the "Cradle of Liberty, "  Faneuil Hall is a vibrant shopping and dining destination along the waterfront in downtown Boston. This expansive festival marketplace is home to more than 70 shops, featuring local and national brands and a collection of restaurants, cafés and bars. Stroll the cobblestone promenades, filled with music and eclectic street performers.

Stop at a pub for a cold beer or  glass of wine. Spend  time shopping and eating at the world-famous Quincy Market Colonnade. It's all part of the rich experience that locals and visitors have been enjoying since 1742, when our founding fathers dubbed the original brick building the birthplace of our new country.

  • Prices
    • Vary by attraction.
  • Hours
    • M-Sa - 10 am - 9 pm
    • Su - 11 am - 7 pm
  • Events
    • Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest
    • Blink! Holiday Festival
    • Annual Summer Car Show Series
  • Activities
    • Quincy Market History Tour
    • Shopping
    • Dining
    • Live Entertainment
    • Nightlife
    • Sightseeing

FAQs

  • Where can I eat near Faneuil Hall?
    There's no better place to eat, drink and explore than the vibrant restaurants and pubs in and near Faneuil Hall. Take your pick from comfortable indoor options or vibrant al fresco choices ensconced beneath soaring glass canopies along the promenade. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering steaks and delicious seafood at McCormick & Schmick's. Feed your appetite with rustic American fare at Anthem Kitchen + Bar. Indulge with a lively happy hour and devour traditional bar food at Ned Devine's Irish Pub. Whatever you're craving, you'll find it at the 14 restaurants and pubs in Faneuil Hall or the more than 36 international food vendors inside New England's largest food hall, Quincy Market Colonnade. From cakes to clambakes to cocktails, Faneuil Hall has it all.
  • Where's the best place to park when visiting Faneuil Hall?
    If you're driving here, make it easy by parking at the 75 State Street Garage, the official parking spot for Faneuil Hall. The garage is open 24/7 and the entrance is located at 5 Broad Street. To make things even easier, you can pre-pay for parking online before you arrive and guarantee yourself a spot in the garage. Just print out your ePermit (not valid with other coupons or parking discounts) and scan it upon arrival to enter/exit the garage. If you don't pre-pay, you can also get $3 off validation coupons from participating Faneuil Hall Marketplace merchants. You can also enjoy $15 parking on weeknights after 5 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday with a validation coupon. Check the website for participating merchants.
     
 

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