Things to do in Boston Harbor Islands State Park

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Views from the south drumlin trail on spectacle island
Views from the south drumlin trail on spectacle island
The location of Boston 's sewage treatment plant, but also home to some stunning sunsets.
We traveled out to see the Boston Islands from the tip of Deer Island. You can see the remaining foundation from Deer Island lighthouse, and Boston and Gravesend Lighthouses off in the distance.
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The location of Boston 's sewage treatment plant, but also home to some stunning sunsets.

Deer Island Park

Explore the great outdoors at Deer Island Park, a lovely green space in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Deer Island Park
World's End is a 251-acre park and conservation area located on a peninsula in Hingham, Massachusetts. The peninsula is bordered by the Weir River to the North and East and Hingham Harbor

World’s End

Learn about the local history of Boston when you spend time at World’s End. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.

World’s End
Fenway Park showing night scenes and a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.

Fenway Park
Gillette Stadium is also home to the New England Revolution, our pro soccer team. Tickets are easy to get and not crazy expensive. And there is always a section reserved for the hooligans, who keep the energy up for the whole stadium!

Gillette Stadium

Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Gillette Stadium
Boston Common showing a garden, a city and a skyscraper

Boston Common

The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.

Boston Common
Boston's Zakim Bridge

TD Garden

Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

TD Garden
Harvard University which includes heritage architecture and a city

Harvard University

Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Harvard University
New England Aquarium featuring marine life

New England Aquarium

From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

New England Aquarium
Copley Square showing a city, heritage architecture and flowers

Copley Square

Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

Copley Square
Quincy Market showing a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Boston

Aerial view of the Massachusetts coastline and ocean

Quincy

Hingham Harbor panorama aerial view in Hingham near Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Hingham

Sign of Metcalf Square at town center of Winthrop in Massachusetts MA, USA.

Winthrop