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Haymarket

8.7Friend Score / 10

#1 of 8 Markets & Food Halls in Boston

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Known foropen-air marketproducecheap eatsiconic

One of Boston's oldest and most beloved open-air markets, Haymarket operates every Friday and Saturday rain or shine, selling produce, seafood, and flowers at rock-bottom prices. Vendors hawk whatever is freshest and most abundant, so flexibility is key — you buy what's good that day, not what's on your list. Cash only, and don't expect to hand-pick your items; vendors do that for you. It's chaotic, loud, and authentically Boston in a way few places still are.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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8.7/10
  • Value9.5
  • iconic7.5
  • excellence8.0
  • Crowd level9.0
  • Authenticity9.5
  • Accessibility8.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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