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Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: The Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market
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  • Updated By Paul2001 on August 30, 2007
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  • The Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Boston
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    The Faneuil Hall Marketplace opened in 1976 and is now the most popular tourist site in Boston. Essentially it is a mall incorporated into several historic buildings in Downtown Boston. Many of the buildings were once the main marketplace in Boston hence the name. However today it hosts the usual array of restaurant and shopping franchises that you might find anywhere else in the United States or even the World. What is special is the architecture and its early American colonial feel. However that is spoiled by the replica of the "Cheers" bar that flanks the marketplace. I thought that the whole place seemed way too crowded to be enjoyable. Do any of the masses of tourists really notice the fascinating architecture or are they more interested in wandering around the shops like Victoria's Secret. If you still want to go, the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is located at Between North, Congress, and State street,. and I-93. It is open from 10am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday and from noon to 6pm on Sunday.

    The actual Faneuil Hall is well worth taking in, especially since it is free. This building dates from 1740 when it was built by a merchant, Peter Faneuill. Faneuil Hall was orginally intended to be a meeting place and market place. It served as a gathering spot for the Sons of Liberty in the years before the American Revolution. It still serves as a meeting hall however because Faneuil was a life-long bachelor, you cannot get married here. The meeting hall is on the second floor and you can visit it by way of National Park Service tour which was very well conducted during my time here. There are numerous reproductions of paintings that many Americans will recognize and a fascinating old clock made of wood. I also did enjoy my lunch at Zumas Tex Mex Cafe. There are also some good street performers around the perimeter of the market that the kids might enjoy.

    Go to any of Boston's amazing collection of museums and galleries. Get some culture!

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Faneuil Hall
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  • By cjg1 on October 23, 2006
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  • This is Boston's version of the tourist hell. Everyone seems to come here and the prices and quality for most things reflect it. I have been here several times and generally now try to avoid it. Its the funny thing with tourist traps like this. Times Square, Fisherman's Wharf, etc. You have to go and see it just to know what a tourist trap it is. Always sample before disregarding.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Quincy Market
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  • Updated By Cabana_Boy on November 28, 2002
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  • Quincy Market in downtown Boston - Boston
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    Quincy Market, located in the heart of downtown Boston directly behind Faneul Hall. Unfortunately, the area has been totally overrun with national chain retailers (i.e. stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, The GAP, etc).

    Despite the commercialism, the area is definitely worth walking through as it does have historical significance. And, if you really want to buy something, go into Faneul Hall to the Brearley Collection and buy an old photograph of Boston.

    There are a few bars and restaurants in the Quincy Market area also, so, head to one of those grab a drink and bite to eat.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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  • Updated By zChris on May 28, 2003
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    Faneuil Hall Marketplace (AKA Quincy Market) is a beautiful place of immense historic value which has been overrun by chain stores and overpriced restaurants. If you feel the Boston 'experience' is buying the same junk you could get in Denver or Chicago, this is the place for you. Otherwise I reccommend you admire the handsome structures, view the masses who shop there with disgust, and move on. On a side note, however, there are several excellent fast-food places inside the Quincy Market building itself (the one with the columns). And, to its credit, Faneuil Hall (1742) itself is an elegant building that makes a fitting centrepiece to Boston's busiest market.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Does every city have a spot like this?
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  • By garridogal on September 5, 2005
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    I think just about every city has a spot like Faneuil Hall. A spot full of chain restaurants, maybe shops like The Gap, souvenir stands and fast food. Crowds are drawn to it like flies to s h i t !

    Tell yourself "It's only a tourist trap. It's only a tourist trap!"

    The North End, Beacon Hill or for those of us who live here, marveling at the fact that the overpass is gone and it looks like a completely new city from here!

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Faneuil Hall. Its good for a...
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  • Updated By goingsolo on September 29, 2004
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    Faneuil Hall has been used as a meeting hall since the 1700s. Following the war of independence and, eventually, Boston becoming a city, it was no longer used as a government meeting place. Presently, the lower level of Faneuil Hall is a marketplace with expensive shops and unimpressive restaurants. The second floor is a meeting hall where many city debates are held. Faneuil Hall is good for a walk through if you're into architecture or historic places. But, for shopping or eating, skip it. Just grab a cup of Starbucks and continue on.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Okay, it's Quincy Market. But...
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  • By RhondaRuth on August 26, 2002
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  • Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market - Boston
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    Okay, it's Quincy Market. But wait, it's filled with shops and food. You don't need to buy anything if you don't want. It's still fun to walk through and there's always something going on to watch. Like juggler's, a band or a lone musician playing, magic shows or clown acts, etc. And that part's FREE! So it's worth a walk-thru and you decide weither you want to spend your money. I DO like stopping at Tex-Mex for lunch! M-m-m-m, Mexican food ... good here too!

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Others have said so and I do...
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  • By Spader on August 26, 2002
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  • Others have said so and I do it too - Fenuil Hall. It's nice around Fenuil Hall but the touristy feel to the place just made me tired and I walked away.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market
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  • By acemj on August 25, 2002
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    Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are actually great areas if you want to people watch, because invariably there will be crowds of tourists here. But really, it's just a collection of shops and food courts.

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    Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market: Fanieul (sp?) hall- It has a...
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  • By mcav0y on August 25, 2002
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  • Fanieul (sp?) hall- It has a ton of shops and it's on the Freedom Trail. I hate going there because it is so crowded, but like I said, they have alot of shops. Go on Friday or Saturday and visit Haymarket Produce and Fish Market

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