Fish - These red snappers lie in a 2.5-foot by 10-foot vat of ice, waiting for frugal shoppers to purchase them. By Anna C Santoleri
Fruits - By sunset when the market closes, most of these fruits will be gone. The rest will be haggled off at a lower price than they were originally sold for. By Anna C Santoleri
Goat Meat - At one Haymarket shop, fresh goat meat is sold. By Anna C Santoleri
Child in Basket - A child sits in a shopping basket and looks on while her caretaker barters with the shopkeeper. By Anna C Santoleri
Grapes - Grapes sell for half as much as the wholesale price at this stand. By Anna C Santoleri
Middle Eastern Stand - This street vendor’s wares include an interesting mixture of bags of bell peppers, nuts, and Middle Eastern candies. By Anna C Santoleri
Crying Child - A child cries as his caretaker shops for vegetables among the stands at Haymarket. By Anna C Santoleri
Stands - The stands of Haymarket push right up to surrounding Middle Eastern shops and fisheries, creating a loud, crowded, and lively environment. By Anna C Santoleri
If you're looking for somewhere to go after you finish your last final, why not explore Haymarket, Boston’s historic open air market? Haymarket, which was opened in 1830, is an open-air fruit-and-vegetable market located in downtown Boston near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. With the beautiful weather and Haymarket's college-friendly prices, there are few reasons not to visit this Boston landmark.