Boston Harbor Islands National Park, Boston
Boston Harbor Islands offer great views and a slice of history, making for a great day out.
Boston Harbor Islands offer great views and a slice of history, making for a great day out. Take a ferry ride to explore the islands. There are free Ranger-led tours as well as concerts, recreational sports and kayaking. Spectacle Island has a sandy beach for swimming and green areas for hiking, jazz concerts in the summer, and tours for kids to learn about the history of the island. On Peddocks Island, you can explore Fort Andrews that was in use from 1900 to World War II, and learn about its Italian Prisoners of War. Georges Island hosts a range of musical performances by the Berklee College of Music, and you can explore Fort Warren, which was home to Union soldiers, Confederate prisoners, and Southern Legislators during the Civil War.
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Boston Harbor Islands National Park and Nearby Sights on Map
Hull Lifesaving Museum
The Hull Lifesaving Museum, housed in the former Point Allerton US Lifesaving Station, explores the seafaring history and maritime traditions of the Boston Harbor
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Franklin Park Zoo
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Boston Institute of Contemporary Art
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Institute of Contemporary Art
Boston Fire Museum
The Boston Fire Museum, housed in the historic Congress Street Fire Station, displays antique fire alarms, fire-fighting equipment, tools and photographs on the history of the Boston Fire Department