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Boston Harbor Islands State Park

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This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George's Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War …

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Jan 2, 2025
We visited just one of the islands that are part of the National Park, the Park's boats only go to two. There is large fort on Georges Island. The tour is self guided, many areas are very dark. There…Full review by Arthur G
Aug 25, 2024
We saw Boston Harbor and went out to the farthest light out which is Boston Light on Little Brewster Island. It was a very pleasant 1 and 3/4 hour cruise especially for a hot day. The rangers an…Full review by Cynthia B
Aug 19, 2024
If you get a nice day this is a must do! Narrated by Park Rangers This is simply Nature and Beauty of Boston that can no be seen any other way. You ride to see lighthouses and Harbor Islands le…Full review by 111familyman111
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The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor of Bosto…
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Regarded as an offshoot of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, the eponymous state park features as many as 1…
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I'm planning a day on the islands with a girlfriend. We are both senior citizens and live locally. We like walking casually, …
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I'm planning a day on the islands with a girlfriend. We are both senior citizens and live locally. We like walking casually, sightseeing, eating at a nice fairly quiet restaurant (flexible about that) and having an enjoyable day. We would not spend hours and hours on an island, but might go to the beach for an hour to get the flavor of it. Which islands are the best to include, which do not pose a lot of time constraints for the ferry? Is it wise to limit it to just 2-3 islands? thanks for any help Marcia
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Because of the ferry schedule it's difficult to plan a short trip. I'd recommend George's island - head out in the morning, explore the fort (a highlight) and back in the afternoon. Unless you …
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Because of the ferry schedule it's difficult to plan a short trip. I'd recommend George's island - head out in the morning, explore the fort (a highlight) and back in the afternoon. Unless you have your own boat and can sail directly to Lovell, I would not recommend the beaches on the Harbor islands for swimming. Georges and Spectacle each have nice places to sit and enjoy the view, but they're more like city parks than island getaways. I personally do not like Spectacle Island - I like shade and don't enjoy baking. Spectacle Island seems to be heated from within - who knows maybe there's some interesting chemistry going on there. The only time I'd recommend going is on the last few ferries of the Season in the Fall. If you can time a visit to match up with the Monarch butterfly migration, then it's worth a visit.
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Answer by Regina V · Jul 11, 2018
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Hi, Patricia. What would you like to know about this attraction? Is it possible to bring small friendly and well behaved dog?
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Hi Patricia! There are no dogs allowed on any of the island parks. Sorry, pup would have to skip this adventure.
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Answer by Mary O · Apr 2, 2018
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If you take your own vessel, can you visit the islands in the off season?
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Boston Light is patrolled and controlled by the Coast Guard, so no landing any time. Not sure of each of the other island rules.
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Dear Bostonians Due to go next week and this sounds great. Few questions; 1. How much is the Ferry? 2. Where is the …
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Dear Bostonians Due to go next week and this sounds great. Few questions; 1. How much is the Ferry? 2. Where is the Ferry pick up point. Thanks
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But do take advantage of the ferry to Charlestown to see old Ironsides and get a view of Boston Harbor
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My family is interested in going to Lovell's Island in August. I've read that the boat to George's Island continues on to …
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My family is interested in going to Lovell's Island in August. I've read that the boat to George's Island continues on to Lovell's. Is that true for every trip on the schedule? Also, any idea when the last boat from Lovell's would leave? Thanks!
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The new Summer 2018 schedule has just been posted for the ferry on the Boston Harbor Islands website
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Do the ferries run in bad weather?
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The ferries run rain or shine. On rare occasion, ferries may be cancelled due to unsafe sea conditions.
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