Boston and Cambridge welcome visitors to specialty shopping for all tastes

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

4 South Market Bldg. Boston, MA 02109 Phone: 617-523-1300 Fax: 617-523-1779

Faneuil Hall Marketplace rests adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall, which was built by merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742 and is now a prominent stop on The Freedom Trail. It began in 1764 as “The Cradle of Liberty. Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty rallied colonists to assert their independence during the American Revolution. Today it’s Boston’s central meeting place. The Marketplace is a treasure trove for shopping and dining in the Greek Revival-style Quincy Market filled with 45 international eateries and the flanking North and South Market buildings with 80 specialty shops. For information call 617-523-1300.

Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Information Centers on Boston Common
and Prudential Towers (Center Court)
Boston, MA Toll-Free: 888–SEE-BOSTON Ext. 8

The Best Shopping in New England

Shopping in Boston and Cambridge is an event in itself, and there’s plenty to choose from: the upscale boutiques of Newbury Street, Copley Place, and The Shops at Prudential Center in the Back Bay; the outdoor kiosks of Faneuil Hall Marketplace; and across the Charles River, there’s Harvard Square and CambridgeSide Galleria; farther out, the Kittery Outlets and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, and the high-end shops of the Natick Collection. With no sales tax on clothing valued under $175 and only a 5% sales tax on everything else, it’s like there’s a sale every day. Plan your Boston shopping spree at www.BostonUSA.com.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Phone: 617-267-9300

One of the world’s great art museums

Bring home a memory of your visit to the MFA, drop by our off-site shop at historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, or visit our online shop for an item inspired by the rich heritage of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s vast collection. Our mission is to create unique gifts that entertain and enlighten. Choose from hundreds of items, including prints, decorative items for your home, clothing, jewelry, inspiring books, and children’s items. Visit mfa.org for more information.