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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Charlestown, MA, 02129, United States

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • Live Music
    • Boating
    • Camping
    • Backcountry Camping
    • Canoe or Kayak Camping
    • Fishing
    • Saltwater Fishing
    • Food
    • Dining
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Hiking
    • Living History
    • Paddling
    • Kayaking
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Birdwatching

    About Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

    . . . 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.