Boston has one of the best public markets in America, according to USA Today readers

It features about 30 New England food producers and artisans.

Apple cider donuts from the Red Apple Farm stand in Boston Public Market. Wendy Maeda / Globe staff

April 29, 2024

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Boston Public Market was named among the 10 best public markets in America by USA Today readers on Wednesday, part of its 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It ranked No. 7 on the list.

Here is what USA Today wrote about Boston Public Market:

This year-round, indoor market features around 30 New England food producers and artisans selling fresh produce, prepared foods, crafts, and other specialty items. Everything sold comes from New England, with a focus on seasonality.
USA Today’s 10Best

“The Market is a civic, community-building space for farmers, fishers, food entrepreneurs, neighbors, customers, and partners who come together around the common culture of food,” according to the market’s website.

The No. 1 public market in America is Milwaukee Public Market.

For the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards lists, USA Today travel experts select 20 nominees in topics from food to lodging, destinations to things to do. Then the publication asks readers to cast votes to determine the top 10.

Check out the list of 10 best public markets in America.

Kristi Palma

Travel writer

Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of the award-winning Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.