A HISTORIC TREASURE
Sometimes referred to as “The Cradle of Liberty,” Faneuil Hall was the site of speeches by Samuel Adams and other colonial leaders who encouraged independence from Great Britain in the 1770s. Its famous gilded grasshopper weather vane–perched atop the hall—is an iconic symbol of Boston.
Durgin Park, the oldest existing restaurant at the site, was opened in 1826. That same year, Faneuil Hall was expanded to include Quincy Market, as the city’s rapid growth made a larger marketplace necessary.
Staying at hotels near Faneuil Hall will allow you to see everything the marketplace has to offer—and there is a lot to see. Today, the hall is now part of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a larger festival marketplace that includes North Market, Quincy Market and South Market. It includes nearly 50 shops, 18 restaurants and bars, 35 eateries in the Quincy Market Colonnade, and 44 pushcarts in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. In the 1970s, street performers began performing at Faneuil Hall to entertain construction crews; Faneuil Hall is now recognized as a premier venue for street performers.
The building was designated a National Historic Landmark and named to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2008, Faneuil Hall was ranked 4th in Forbes Traveler as one of America’s 25 Most Visited Tourist Sites.
To stay right near all of this great shopping, dining and American history, take a look at hotels near Faneuil Hall Boston, MA.
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