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Parks & Nature| Official Website: Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area Location: 408 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 228, Boston, MA, 02110 directions Phone:617-223-8666 Hours: Open seasonally from May to October. Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Outdoor Cost: see below |
Others to Consider: Walden Pond State Park, Francis William Bird Park, Garden In The Woods: New England Wild Flower Society, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, South Shore Natural Science CenterYou don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and more.
34 islands make up the cluster of islands situated in Boston Harbor. Explore tide pools, walk through a Civil War fort, climb a lighthouse, hike lush trails, camp, fish, picnic or swim - all a short distance from downtown Boston.
The Boston Harbor Islands offer countless opportunities for visitors to tour historical sites, observe wildlife, and participate in recreational activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing or perhaps to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch amid the spectacular scenery. Guided and self-guided tours are available.
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Boston Harbor Islands include:
Dear Island, Spectacle Island, Thompson Island, Peddocks Island, Georges Island, Lovells Island, Great Brewster Island, Little Brewster Island, Bumpkin Island and Grape Island.
Getting There:
Take take the T to the Blue Line Aquarium Stop and catch a Harbor Islands Express ferry to Georges Island. From Georges you can board a free water shuttle to one of five other islands.
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Adult round-trip ferry tickets cost $14, Seniors $10, and children's tickets cost $8. Under 3 ride free.
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408 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 228, Boston, MA, 02110 map
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