Quincy Market is one of Boston’s top destinations. It was constructed between 1824 and 1826 and named to honor Mayor Josiah Quincy who constructed the market without implementing any new tax or debt for the city. Built directly behind Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market sits on landfill that used to be Boston Harbor which was filled in specifically for a plot for the market to sit on.

It sits 2 stories high and is 535 feet long. It was originally used as a market that would sell anything from meat, cheese, bread, seafood and more. By the 1970’s all of the purveyors moved out from Quincy Market to larger facilities that could support the city and in 1976 the Market reopened with food stalls, fast food options and restaurants which is very popular with locals and visitors alike. They also feature many street performers during the busy Spring, Summer and Fall months.

The 2 buildings that flank Quincy Market, North Market & South Market are 4 1.2 stories in height and house shops, restaurants and office space.

Quincy Market was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and the central domed building was designated a Boston Landmark in 1996. Most Boston trips are not complete without a stop at Quincy Market.