The site of John F. Kennedy's last campaign speech is an important mark on the Freedom Trail.

by Contributor

The Background
Site of the first town meeting in America, Faneuil Hall was host to revolutionary gatherings in the 18th century, antislavery assemblies in the 19th and temperance and women's suffrage rallies in the 20th. Hence its moniker, the "Cradle of Liberty"--ironic, because the place was built by merchant Peter Faneuil with proceeds from the slave trade.

Features
Daniel Webster, Frederick Douglass, Jefferson Davis and Susan B. Anthony spoke in the Great Hall, and John F. Kennedy made his last campaign speech here. But perhaps the most interesting feature of this building on the Freedom Trail is hidden in its attic: the museum of the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, whose eclectic collection spills into anterooms and hallways.

11/14/02

MODERN DAY SPITTALFIELDS-MASSACHUSETTS

by morrison_PD

A COMBINATION OF MARKETS AND TRADES AND BOSTON TRULY AT ITS MOST COMMON...BRING A CASH, CREDIT CARDS, AND A CARRY-ALL BASKET ON WHEELS ... SPEND THE DAY, ENJOY THE DINING, DO THE GROCERY SHOPPING, PICK UP A TRINKET TO BRIGHTEN THE HOME OR A GLAD-RAG TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY ...A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING...WHERE RESIDENT AND TOURIST WALK ELBOW TO ELBOW...AND SEASONAL SIDEWALK ENTERTAINMENT TO TOP...

• Pros: VARIETY OF FOOD, SHOP, HISTORIC VALUE, CONVENIENT HOURS
• Cons: FEW TOILETS, MODERATELY COSTLY, NO PARKING,TRANSPORT

10/25/02

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by laura_taylor

it's crowded and lacks character...try shopping on newbury st. if shopping is what you want. the food court is impressive, but i have never found a seat to sit in....

• Pros: food choices
• Cons: no parking, too crowded, junk shops

08/12/02

A day in the sun

by MsBonnie68

Whether you enjoy shopping or people watching, Faneuil Hall has it all!

07/23/02

Ambiance Plus

by KenPel

Boston has always been 'the biggest small town in America'. Faneul Hall Marketplace epitomizes this small-town flavor

• Pros: great selections, great venues, easy access
• Cons: no parking, sometimes crowded, often overpriced

07/23/02

Hip Hangin

by bhaughey

Faneuil Hall is a great place for all ages. I've taken my 5 year old niece, teenaged cousins and not so teenaged people. We take the T which is so convenient - that's half the fun. Always a variety of foods to try and there is usually some type of street corner entertainment to enjoy for those not interested in shopping.

07/22/02

Locals refer to it as "Faneuil Hall"

by han1974

How do you tell one is a tourist in Boston? When one refers to Faneuil Hall as "Quincy Market." It gets EXTREMELY crowded from May - August, especially during weekends. One sticks out amongst the crowd here if they DON'T have either a camera/camcorder, map/tour guide, a sticker indicating that they are part of a tour group, or wearing some sort of souvenir hat/t-shirt/sweatshirt. Keep an eye out, too, on the hordes of school-age children running all over the place w/ their school groups on field trips. Other than that, it's a great attraction for out-of-towners, but for someone who has lived in the city for the past 10 years, it's a place I only go to when I am entertaining out-of-town guests.

• Pros: Group-friendly, Good for kids, Fun atmosphere
• Cons: Overcrowded, Too touristy