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Castle Island, Boston

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Island · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
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The site of Fort Independence, Castle Island connects to the mainland via a narrow strip of land. What once served as a strategic military location in the 17th century is now a year-round recreation area. The fort takes up a majority of the island, and a few wide paths encircle the outer walls. You can join a guided tour on weekends or enjoy a self-guided tour on weekdays. Before you head to Boston, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Boston trip planner, to make sure you see all that Boston has to offer, including Castle Island.
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  • What a lovely day. We took the ferry over from Downtown Boston to the island. It was a beautiful quick trip. Then walk around this beautiful fort adjacent to the beach. 
    What a lovely day. We took the ferry over from Downtown Boston to the island. It was a beautiful quick trip. Then walk around this beautiful fort adjacent to the beach.  more »
  • A stone's throw from the city and an Ocean Beach that's fully protected by land walkways that block ocean waves and sharks -- or even the IDEA of sharks. Ideal for getting a little one accustomed to....  more
    A stone's throw from the city and an Ocean Beach that's fully protected by land walkways that block ocean waves and sharks -- or even the IDEA of sharks. Ideal for getting a little one accustomed to....  more »
  • It was nice to visit a historic landmark for the first time. Unfortunately, it will be my last. The tour itself was nice. However, walking down steps with no hand railings was difficult due to my... 
    It was nice to visit a historic landmark for the first time. Unfortunately, it will be my last. The tour itself was nice. However, walking down steps with no hand railings was difficult due to my...  more »
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  • Beautiful place to go for a long walk. You can walk around the fort which is surrounded by water and can have amazing views of ships departing the ports as well as planes landing in the Logan airport..There were many people sailing boats, canoeing and just having a good time...A lot of people come here for their daily jogging or to walk the dogs. I wish we could just enter the fort and see what it was like inside .
  • Beautiful place to enjoy the views of Boston Harbor, have a picnic, walk near shore, kids enjoyed there, a beautiful park inside. But it was so freezing. You can see various boats, sailing, ships,planes arriving and departing from there. You can grill there. It's nice place to go with family to enjoy, to take pictures or to see ducks,sea and natural view.
  • Good place to enjoy the views of Boston Harbor, have a picnic, stroll along Boston Harbor, visit the fort, watch the planes take off & land. There is a nice walking stroller friendly path. There is a place to eat right before Fort Independence called "Sullivans" which had good ice cream. This place gets real busy during weekends in summer so get there early to find a free parking spot! Overall a nice park and walking area with some very pretty views.
  • A fun place to take a walk/bike ride. Very very windy so be prepared for that. Good people watching spot and also a popular place for people to wind surf. Nice place to take your dog as well with a cool view of the city
  • This place was really cool. But it was freezing! Lol. With powerful winds. Couldn't go inside yet until June. Walked around. Nice playground, nice park. Was too cold to hang out. Got some pictures though. Lots of planes landing nearby flying overhead.

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