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Boston has one of the country’s best public markets, according to USA Today readers

This Downtown Boston spot is among the top-10 best public markets.

Boston Public Market
Boston Public Market was ranked one of the best public markets in the country, according to USA Today. Melissa DiPalma

By Katelyn Umholtz

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The Boston Public Market earned a spot among the best public markets in the country, according to a reader-chosen award from USA Today. 

Released Wednesday, Boston Public Market beat out much bigger and older public markets across the country, like the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia. The local market made its way to the third spot on the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list, an improvement from its no. 7 spot the year before. A list of the top-10 public markets was decided by USA Today readers across the country, according to a press release. 

“We are honored to be recognized among the top public markets in the country,” said Cheryl Cronin, CEO of Boston Public Market. “As we head into our 10th birthday year, this award is a testament to the hard work over the last decade of our incredible vendors, the loyalty of our visitors, and our ongoing commitment to supporting local food and artisanal entrepreneurs.”

Offerings at the Boston Public Market’s outdoor farmer’s markets. (Boston Public Market)

Located in Downtown Boston next to the Haymarket MBTA station, Boston Public Market has around 30 New England-based vendors. Stalls sell goods and food like bagels, craft beer, spices, local artwork, and counter-service meals, and the market is a popular spot for weekday lunch. 

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The other public markets that made the list include: 

  • No. 10: Easton Public Market, Easton, Pennsylvania
  • No. 9: Findlay Market, Cincinnati
  • No. 8: Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
  • No. 7: Eastern Market, Detroit
  • No. 6: North Market Downtown, Columbus, Ohio
  • No. 5: Santa Barbara Public Market, Santa Barbara, California
  • No. 4: West Side Market, Cleveland
  • No. 3: Boston Public Market, Boston
  • No. 2: Reading Terminal, Philadelphia
  • No. 1: Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee

Check out USA Today‘s list of top 10 public markets in America.

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Katelyn Umholtz covers food and restaurants for Boston.com. Katelyn is also the author of The Dish, a weekly food newsletter.

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