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City Hall Plaza

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Downtown Boston, Boston

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City Hall Plaza

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Ranked #8 for live music in Downtown Boston
"Jimmy Fund Scooperbowl to the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party"(2 Tips)
"public space has a lot"(2 Tips)
"free concerts sponsored by the city on summer Wednesday evenings."(2 Tips)
"unadorned public space in the Government Center area of the city."(2 Tips)

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Barry GreensteinJuly 19, 2013
If you're here for Outside the Box don't be stupid and get the lobster "hot dog" from the Scampo tent. It's worth any line you might have.
Eric AndersenFebruary 21, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Play Ring on a String! I recommend the one on the left.
HISTORYJuly 2, 2013
City Hall Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts, is a large, open, unadorned public space in the Government Center area of the city.
US National ArchivesJune 12, 2013
Come to the annual Boston Harborfest this July 4th to relive American colonial and maritime history. While there, check out this photo of the US Navy marching in and around the City Hall Plaza! Read more
Roy JohnsonJuly 15, 2013
I remember all the traffic rotaries in Boston which can make driving through intersections quite interesting! The historical US Navy ship Old Ironsides was a great site to visit.
Stephanie OrmeFebruary 20, 2018
Home to seasonal events, political demonstrations, and a farmers market, this revamped public space has a lot to offer.
Michael LaferriereDecember 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The plaza had a fountain once near the JFK building. The area was covered with plywood and 2X6's and then paved to make it level. Check out historical Google Earth images. Would b neat 2 see old pics.
Rue La LaSeptember 5, 2012
Spend your days here in the summer - from the Jimmy Fund Scooperbowl to the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party, local festivals and events find a home on this big, open plaza.
Eric OAugust 24, 2014
Always a good choice to wander over during your lunch break and see if there's anything cool (and free!) going on.
Enrico SJune 14, 2015
Great open air space in downtown Boston. Check for events and concerts.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 13, 2011
City Hall was voted in 2008 via Virtualtourist as the UGLIEST BUILDING IN THE WORD. Original design intended to have a beer hall inside similar to those in Germany. More info via our blog.<LINK> Read more
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016
Either you like it or you don't part of town. To some it is a model of innovation whereas to others it is simply ugly.
A SJanuary 5, 2017
The Boston Winter section is a must visit.
Boston.comMay 7, 2012
The empty expanse is livened up by free concerts sponsored by the city on summer Wednesday evenings. Read more
Daniel TewfikMay 5, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Only for the biggest brick connoisseur. This Plaza has hundreds.
Daud AlzayerOctober 17, 2011
Compare this brutal building to 2 others- the old state house (used as city hall in 1830) and Old City Hall (1840) on the freedom trail.
Katie HydeJuly 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Farmers' Market every Monday during the Summer. Great Fresh Veg!
CurbedMarch 20, 2014
The actual City Hall is ugly as sin or bold as hell. Either way, the plaza outside has free WiFi. Read more
Chris CrivelloJune 22, 2013
Phantom gourmet BBQ Beach Party, Fun Fun
Shaunda JohnsonSeptember 8, 2013
Very exciting attractions, love the site seeing and shopping and eating..
City of BostonMarch 29, 2012
Get connected with free wi-fi access on the Plaza. Just connect your device to "BostonWireless."
J FAugust 25, 2011
Make sure to rock in Government Center, make all the secretaries feel better (while they put the stamps on the letters).
Kathleen RileyAugust 16, 2011
Best joke re city hall -"it looks like the box Faneuil Hall came in"
Scott SJune 6, 2012
Free Bosco chocolate syrup to go on your ice cream at the Scooper Bowl today!
Miriam GoldmanJuly 27, 2017
Pretty and tranquil when it's not full of people.
Carmen GallowayAugust 7, 2016
Free concerts and the Jimmey fund ice cream
Eric PuidokasJune 23, 2013
The is roughy two inches deep. Enough to go bare foot. #phantombbq
City of BostonApril 9, 2012
Find your favorite Food Truck on the Plaza or throughout the City. Read more
nabil tajriMarch 14, 2019
Have a nice day
Andrew Michael DellorfanoJune 1, 2018
Pride flag raising today at noon
David HandSeptember 23, 2011
Boston City Hall. One ugly upside down basement.
Todaytest TesttodayOctober 20, 2010
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