Faneuil Hall
Market · Boston

Faneuil Hall

Photo: Eric Kilby from Somerville, MA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Faneuil Hall dates to 1742 and functions as both a public marketplace and a civic assembly hall. The ground floor holds vendors selling food and goods while the upper level preserves the hall where colonial debates occurred. Outside stands a statue of Samuel Adams.

On day 1 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
1 hour.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Orange or Blue Line to State station, or Green or Blue Line to Government Center.

Itineraries with Faneuil Hall

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How Faneuil Hall fits into a day.
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  2. 10:00Boston Public GardenBoston
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Faneuil Hall questions

Is Faneuil Hall free?

Entry to the market and hall is free.

What is Faneuil Hall famous for?

It served as a key meeting place during the lead-up to the American Revolution.

Can you eat at Faneuil Hall?

Yes, the adjacent Quincy Market and surrounding stalls offer many food choices.

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