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Boston Harbor Islands

Location: Boston Harbor

Time: Always open

Age appropriateness: All ages

Cost: Free, but transportation is extra

The Harbor Islands of Boston, a National Park area, total 34 in all and boast 1600 acres at high tide and 3100 acres at low tide. Thirteen of the islands are open to visitors.

Getting to these islands, which are home to lots of interesting wildlife refuges, lighthouses, and Coast Guard stations, is half the fun.

Families may travel to the Harbor Islands via passenger ferries, which depart from Boston's Long Wharf and visits five of the islands.

Park Boat Tours, departing from three different locations in Boston, visit Little Brewster Island for a fun Boston Light Tour. Private watercraft may also dock at George's Island.

Family Fun days are offered throughout the summer and include interactive arts and crafts, story times, and other activities. Ranger programs are also fun for the kids and the Boston Children's Theater often performs in the islands as well.

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