Boston Harbor Islands
18 people recommendvia r/boston, r/massachusetts18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend the Boston Harbor Islands, and several mention the ferry or boat ride out as part of the fun. A couple suggest going when the weather is good, and a few point out the islands have good views of the city. Some call them underused or say few locals go out there, and one notes that reaching them takes some planning.
Address
Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park, 191w Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Walks
- Known for
- Ferry ride out to the islands, Fort on George's Island, Walks around the islands
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Boston Harbor Islands, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SaltandLillacs in r/boston · Jul 2026
Suggests the Boston islands as a top pick for a staycation.
- Recommendsu/blacklassie in r/boston · Oct 2025access
Says the harbor islands remain open despite the shutdown.
- Recommendsu/mrkitster in r/boston · Jul 2026weather
Agrees with the islands idea, saying a pleasant day makes it better.
- Recommendsu/sheepphd in r/boston · Mar 2026access
Suggests reaching the Harbor Islands by ferry as a good way to get views.
- Recommendsu/OnlyMrGodKnowsWhy in r/boston · Aug 2026
Recommends a ferry trip out to the harbor islands as a waterside outing.
- Recommendsu/nightcap965 in r/boston · Jul 2025crowds
Calls the Harbor Islands a treat and notes few locals visit them.
- Recommendsu/75footubi in r/boston · Jul 2026
Suggests the Harbor Islands as one of two ideas.
- Recommendsu/Even_Cheesecake4720 in r/boston · May 2026
Disagrees with the negative take and calls the harbor islands excellent.
Show all 18 cited comments
- Recommendsu/kimfair in r/boston · Jul 2026
Describes the harbor islands as a highly underused resource.
- Recommendsu/Leading_Pay_4138 in r/boston · May 2026
Endorses the islands as excellent to visit.
- Recommendsu/glostazyx3 in r/boston · Sep 2025
Suggests taking a boat out to a harbor island.
- Recommendsu/leafshaker in r/massachusetts · Jun 2024access
Calls the harbor islands a hidden gem, though reaching them takes planning.
- Recommendsu/_twrecks_ in r/massachusetts · Apr 2025weather
Suggests visiting the islands if the weather cooperates.
- Recommendsu/skunkedcabbage in r/boston · Apr 2025uniqueness
Calls the islands odd rather than queer, but praises the views they give of the city.
- Recommendsu/tesseractdivision in r/massachusetts · Jul 2024uniqueness
Suggests the Boston islands for an offbeat, creepy outing instead of Salem.
- Recommendsu/dell828 in r/boston · Oct 2026
Take a picnic; short cheap ferry ride and nice weekend walk-around
- Recommendsu/Tigger2026 in r/boston · Jul 2026
Suggests cruising out to the harbor islands as an option.
- Recommendsu/PrettyTogether108 in r/boston · Mar 2025
Lists the Harbor Islands among places to visit.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.