Visit a Holiday Market

Without a market, what would the holiday season be? The Boston Winter Holiday Market, one of Boston's most well-liked events, draws close to 100,000 visitors annually to the City Plaza Government Center. It starts the day before Thanksgiving and stays open until New Year's Eve, providing visitors with the perfect location to find the most unique holiday gifts.

You'll discover a ton of delicious delicacies to satisfy your belly, as well as a wide choice of festive shows and other entertainment to up the fun factor at this top winter destination in Boston. The market's unique shops are situated in adorable European-looking "chalets". Enjoy visiting markets and craft shows? Early in December, a Christmas Fair is held at Copley Square's Old South Church. Simply admiring the building's stunning architecture is reason enough to go. Another one-day event that takes place at the Ben Franklin Institute in the first week of December is the South Boston Holiday Market. There aren't many places where you can buy food, jewelry, or clothing with such avant-garde designs.