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A visit to the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is sure to please the whole family. The islands offer a diverse variety of attractions and activities including the chance to tour historic Fort Warren on George’s Island. If your family enjoys beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, tide-pooling and other beach activities you have a wide choice of idyllic island locations to choose from – there are regular ferries from Boston Harbor (May to November). You also have the option of going on a Boston Harbor Lighthouse Cruise which will take you to see three historic lighthouses including Boston Light. There are also many scenic family-friendly hiking trails on the islands – bring a picnic and make a day of it.

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