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Located in Boston Harbor only 20 minutes from downtown Boston, Spectacle Island is a perfect 105-acre spot for hiking, relaxing, swimming, and boating. It has an interesting visitor center, where you can learn about the island history and development. The island has several nice sandy beaches. The main one is just north of the marina and the dock and has a lifeguard, changing areas, showers, and bathrooms. There are 5 miles of hiking trails through the densely forested island and the view from the top of the 157-foot-high hill of the city and harbor is fantastic. There are ranger-organized tours of the island.
Spectacle Island Beach, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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