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Faneuil Hall

Yummy Walk's Food of the Freedom Trail walking tour will take you by Faneuil Hall, one of the most famous historic landmarks to visit in the United States. Food, tradition and history truly come together here in this well-known meeting hall and marketplace.

Faneuil Hall was built in 1742, funded by wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil, to be a marketplace and meeting hall. This was the home of local merchants, fisherman and meat and produce sellers. It rather unexpectedly became an integral part of the revolution with many important meetings taking place in the second floor meeting hall.

Famous speeches were given here. Samuel Adams held a funeral here for the victims of the Boston Masacre and the meeting hall was the place where Americans first protested the sugar and stamp act, eventually setting the stage for "No taxation without representation."

The famous hall was burned in a fire in 1761 and was rebuilt in 1762. It was improved upon, expanded and rebuilt throughout the 19th century. Today, Faneuil Hall is part of a larger marketplace called Faneuil Marketplace which includes Quincy Market, North Market and South Market. The cobblestone promenade is home to magicians, musicians and jugglers entertaining those strolling, shopping and eating in this vibrant market. Many cities in the United States have since tried to incorporate a similar marketplace into their downtown but none can compare to the historic Faneuil Hall on Boston's waterfront.

After your walking tour of Boston, pay Faneuil Hall another visit. Take your time to stroll around and imagine what it must have been like 200 years ago. See if you can discover the meaning behind the grasshopper weather vane that sits atop the famous hall or visit those who have been in the hall for centuries such as the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.