Boston's Faneuil Hall

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Plan your Faneuil Hall adventureFaneuil Hall has been a marketplace and meeting spot for over 250 years. Bordered by the waterfront, Government Center, Haymarket and the North End, the neighborhood is known for its huge shopping area, sidewalk performances during the summer, and a well-traveled part of Boston's "Freedom Trail."
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ATTRACTIONS

Faneuil Hall
Built in 1742 (and enlarged using a Charles Bulfinch design in 1805), this building was a gift to... MoreFaneuil Hall Marketplace
Since Boston's most popular attraction opened in 1976, cities all over the country... More

RESTAURANTS

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NIGHTLIFE

The Black Rose
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SHOPPING

Crate & Barrel
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Peek into Faneuil Hall
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