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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area Tour Boston Light on Little Brewster Island (Photo by Sherman Morss, Jr.)
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Operating Hours & Seasons

During the summer season, the islands are open daily from 9:00 A.M. until sunset. During the spring and fall the islands are open on the weekends. Special arrangements for school groups are possible for weekdays in spring, summer, and fall seasons. Some sites have additional hours.

Getting There

Plane
Logan International Airport is on Boston Harbor; watch for a panoranmic view of the islands on take-off and landing. Public transporation connects to the Boston Long Wharf departure point.

Car
Automobile acces is not available to the Boston Harbor Islands.

Public Transportation
Passenger ferries link the islands to the mainland at several locations. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority connects to the major departure points for the islands.

Getting Around

Access is from downtown Boston and also from Hingham, Hull and Quincy on the South Shore. In season, regularly scheduled ferries connect to Georges Island where water shuttles take visitors to other islands. Private boats may anchor off-shore.

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