There are more than 100 places to eat, shop and drink at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which includes the North Market, Quincy Market and the South Market. In 1742, the French merchant Peter Faneuil presented this hall as a gift to the city. It has been called "the Cradle of Liberty" because of the number of revolutionaries and abolitionists who delivered important speeches here. The hall is now a tourist center and a popular shopping spot, but public meeting facilities are still available. If you are fascinated by historic places and feel nostalgic while visiting one, you should visit the Faneuil Hall Marketplace!
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Named for then Mayor Josiah Quincy who had a big hand in its construction, Quincy Market is a 27,000 square foot (2500 square meter) building constructed between 1824 and 1826. Though Quincy Market has always been associated with food, its scope has now expanded beyond simply grocery to include restaurants and many fast-food outlets. It is one of downtown's busiest lunchtime spots.
This small, indoor mall is an urban oasis for shoppers. The interior of the Prudential Center features a pleasant atmosphere, with marble floors and a glass ceiling. Slaves to fashion will appreciate the selection of upscale clothing shops. Design shops, stationery stores, and gift boutiques are also on hand. For tickets to Boston Duck Tours, one can get in the line that forms in the center of the atrium. Dining includes options like Earls Kitchen + Bar and the famous California Pizza Kitchen. For a quicker meal, the food court has plenty of cuisine to choose from. A bank, post office and grocery store are also on the premises.
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