Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Massachusetts
Free entry
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.
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No entrance fee.
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Boston Harbor Islands is a Partnership park. Operating hours and seasons vary. Visit bostonharborislands.org to plan your trip.
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Things to do
Hike Spectacle Island's Drumlins
Visit One of the Boston Harbor Islands
Hike with a Ranger on Spectacle Island
Fort Tours on Georges Island
Take a Lighthouse Cruise
Learn about Boston's "Wicked" High Tides
Camp on the Boston Harbor Islands
Art in the Park at the Boston Harbor Islands
Visitor centers
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
Georges Island Visitor Center
Peddocks Island Visitor Center
Spectacle Island Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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