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Further Distractions Lexington Market Open markets, such as Lexington Market, are the stuff of real life, with unusual characters, enjoyable smells and sights, the hubbub of commerce and the pleasures of people-watching - purchasing is purely optional! Lexington Market was established in 1782 on land donated by General John Eager Howard, a hero of the Revolutionary War. It quickly became a market for farmers, who sold directly from their wagons since there were no streets at this time. As it gained in popularity, other craftspeople and vendors joined the throng so that this, the oldest farmers' market in the USA, became more diversified. Today's building, housing over 140 merchants, is the result of a fire in 1949. It is closed on Sundays but weekend fever starts from around lunchtime on Fridays, especially for happy hour (1700). 400 West Lexington Street Tel: (410) 685 6169. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 0830-1800. Admission: Free. |
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