Faneuil Hall — Local services in Boston

Faneuil Hall is a historic building that has served Boston as a marketplace and meeting hall since 1742. There are several attractions that are worth seeing at Faneuil Hall as part of your Freedom Tail sightseeing.

Outside Faneuil Hall, you will see a nice statue of American patriot Samuel Adams. On the ground floor, within the building, there is a gift shop, coffee shop, food vendors and National Parks Visitor Centre desk if you need information about tours or area National Parks.

The upstairs 2nd floor meeting room is a very nice place to visit. A ranger was giving a quick tour while we were there, providing historic accounts of important events that occurred here. That was very nice to hear. We also enjoyed the paintings and busts which adorned the room.

The 3rd floor is used by the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, the longest standing military organisation in the United States. They have a collection of historical military arms, items and member information that makes this an interesting place to visit for anyone with interest in military history.

Behind the Faneuil Hall, you will find the three long colonnades which make up the Faneuil Hall marketplace. Quincy Market, the centre colonnade, is where you find numerous food vendors, bars and restaurants. This is a great stop for lunch or a food and drink break if you are needing a break from your Freedom Trail sightseeing endeavours.

Overall, we quite enjoyed spending time at the Faneuil Hall building and marketplace. Including lunch, you can easily spend 1.5 to 2 hours here. However, if you are in a hurry, you can do a quick walk through and see all in...

Faneuil Hall is a must see for anyone visiting Boston with an interest in our nation's history. Located in the heart of the city, you can almost feel the 18th orators speaking when the United States was being formed. We have been several times over the last 40 years, however on our latest visit (August 4th 2025), it closed for repairs. If you're driving into Boston, don't expect to find street parking. Use your parking app (Park Mobile, etc.) to find a spot. Quincy Market is right next door and offers plenty of lunchtime dining options. The Paul Revere House is only a 10...

I visited twice : during the day it is very busy and hard to get any good pictures except for the historic upstairs hall which was quieter at the afternoon hours .

Second time I visited was early in the morning and was able to enjoy the inside and also the outdoor area was perfect for photos . Arrive early !

Marketplace inside is interesting to see but mostly upstairs part of the building has more historical...