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Castle Island Park
Type: Active, Attractions, Beaches, Family Friendly, Great Views, Outdoor Activities - Summer, Parks, Public Spaces, Water, Water Sports
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Castle Island is a twenty two acre urban park located along the waterfront and home to Fort Independence. With many paths for walking, biking or running as well as a playground and beaches, Castle... Read More
Castle Island is a twenty two acre urban park located along the waterfront and home to Fort Independence. With many paths for walking, biking or running as well as a playground and beaches, Castle Island allows visitors to see a Boston attraction and relax on one of their urban beaches that draw crowds of locals during the summer. With a clam shack on site (Sullivan's) you can stay through lunch and enjoy all that castle Island has to offer including the excellent view of Logan making it the perfect place for plane lovers to watch both take offs and landing.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert
- Attractions near Boston Convention Center, Attractions near Cruise Port, Outdoor Activities, Sightseeing: "Free and open year round, Castle Island gets crowded during summer months, and parking get difficult."
- Best for Attractions near Boston Convention Center Because: Close to the Convention Center, Castle Island offers visitors the chance to enjoy Boston's beaches and see a little bit of history.
- Best for Attractions near Cruise Port Because: Close to the cruise port Castle Island offers visitors the chance to enjoy Boston's beaches and see a little bit of history.
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Castle Island offers visitors the chance to explore its history or simply spend time at the beach moments from Boston's downtown.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: Castle Island is a 22 acre urban park that is home to fort Independence which played a crucial role in America's history.