SPECTACLE ISLAND IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR. CLEAN UP OF THE ONCE POLLUTED WATERS OF BOSTON HARBOR, REVIVED INTEREST IN AND OPENED ACCESS TO THE 34 HARBOR ISLANDS. BOATING HAS RETURNED PEOPLE CAMP ON ...

Events Ride the ferry to Spectacle Island for free this weekend Tickets are first come, first served. Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend is offering free rides to Spectacle Island May 17-18, 2025.

Looking for a summer escape from the hustle and bustle of Boston, Massachusetts? The city is close to tons of outdoor recreation spaces, including America's oldest public park. Located in the heart of ...

State police announced a tragic end to the search for a 4-year-old boy who went missing Sunday evening from Castle Island, reporting that his body was found Monday afternoon on the shore of Spectacle ...

Boston is a city with a unique island escape. A local author shares 10 ‘hidden secrets’ of Boston The Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, comprised of 34 islands and peninsulas, is a short ...

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Cleanup of the once-polluted waters of Boston Harbor revived interest in and opened access to the 34 harbor islands.Spectacle Island was once a polluted mountain of trash. Big Dig dirt — more than ...