Spectacle Island
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Spectacle Island

Boston Harbor Islands | North End / Waterfront Sunrise to sunset

About

Discover your inner explorer on Spectacle Island. This 114-acre island is the perfect location for hiking, swimming, boating, and learning.

Getting there

Parking

No parking on the island; use downtown Boston garages near Long Wharf North (e.g., Post Office Square Garage or Atlantic Wharf Parking) before boarding the ferry.

Public transit

Seasonal ferry service May–October from Long Wharf North (66 Long Wharf) to Spectacle Island; MBTA access via Blue Line (Aquarium), Orange Line (State or Haymarket), and Green Line (Haymarket).

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