Faneuil Hall Marketplace
15 expert reviews
“A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
"Built in 1742 (and enlarged using a Charles Bulfinch design in 1805), this building was a gift to Boston, which was then just a town, from prosperous merchant Peter Faneuil." Full review
Lonely Planet
"‘Those who cannot bear free speech had best go home,’ said Wendell Phillips. ‘Faneuil Hall is no place for slavish hearts.’." Full review
Time Out
"Built for the city by the wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742, the hall was later remodeled by ubiquitous Boston architect Charles Bulfinch." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Faneuil Hall (that is, the building) dates from 1742."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The hall is the cornerstone of the redeveloped Faneuil Hall Marketplace, known as Quincy Market." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Named after Mayor Josiah Quincy, Quincy Market was designed as an extension to Faneuil Hall in 1824 by architect Alexander Parris in the Greek Revival style to house meat and produce merchants." Full review
Where
"A Freedom Trail attraction." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"About as Boston as it comes, this meeting hall and market was went up in 1742 and witnessed action throughout the Revolutionary era." Full review
Fodor's
"The single building facing Congress Street is the real Faneuil Hall, though locals often give that name to all five buildings in this shopping complex." Full review