Georges Island
Georges Island is a island Suffolk County Georges Island located in United States.
Boston Harbor Boston , MA 02152 United States
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The one food place on the island actually has some really good vegan choices .
Walk around whole island and Fort Warren in 2 hours tops.
Surprising find on a hot summer day. Loved exploring and learning the history.
Great quad to play lawn games / tan / read. During the summer Berklee kids play music
don't let the bald guy scare you...throw your trash away or make direct eye contact an drop it on the ground
You should check abt history of Boston before you go to Georges Island.
Hop on the ferry at Hull instead of Hingham for a quicker ride and free parking !
Very nice. Lots of updates since the last time I was there over 20years ago.
More Of A Look Back In D Past Of Imprisonment But Still Fun Place 2 Visit
Bring a flashlight to explore the pitch black tunnels !
Check out the open tunnels and underbelly of the fort.
Large green for pic-nic-ing in center of Fort Warren
Play in the "fort" playground !
What an amazing island !
Bring your own cooler - cheaper than the island options, and bring sun screen. None for sale here.
And make sure to bring trash bags...you have to carry your own trash on & off the island !
Ferries leave ever hour on the half hour!
Bring a flashlight to explore the murkiest areas.
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Nice place for hanging out and going for a walk. They have lots of picnic tables, so make sure to bring food/snacks, as their food choices are limited. - Anna Ershova
Really nice natural walk. Great for trail runs too. But parking is $15 - Laura Wong
Amazing views, hiking trails, ferry service to other harbor islands and pristine porta-potties! Did I mention it was free? :-) - Ginny Scarola
Make sure to explore around the WWI bunkers and wear comfortable shoes, the terrain is constantly changing throughout the island. - Reshma
Parking is tough, but keep your eyes peeled for street spots. It looks hopeless, but cars come and go with good frequency, and spots can be had for those with patience. - Andrew T.
Probably the best part of the long sandy beach in South Boston because the sea is clean and relatively deep early on. Only negative is no immediate access to public transportation. - Anonymous, since 2018
The lady in black ghost is believed to be the wife of Lt. Andrew Lanier, a prisoner at the fort. Both husband and wife were hung there on the gallows in 1862. - Trina Beana
Georges Island Snack Shack HoursFriday Thru Sunday 10:30 thru 5:30PM - Jazon Lee
Take a walk around the island, and enjoy the different types of beach - the klinker really is musical as the waves wash in and out! Great place to sling up a hammock and recharge your batteries. - Margaret !
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Island
Place United States » Massachusetts » Suffolk County » Boston