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Castle Island

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 308 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description: The site of a fort erected in 1634, Castle Island is a great place to walk, jog or just unwind and enjoy the view.
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Attraction type: Historic site, Urban park
Activities: Walking
Address: William J. Day Boulevard Boston, MA 02127
Tel: 617-268-5744

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May 14, 2008

I love Castle Island! There is so much open space that even large crowds seem small. You are surrounded on three sides by the Boston Harbor which is filled with sailboats, cruiseboats, and sightseeing boats of all sizes. There is a huge high hill covering the historical fort that is a perfect place to fly your kites (always a good... more

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5 of 5 stars
massachusetts
Aug 5, 2007

We have been going to castle island for years and now enjoy taking our kids. It consists of public beaches, an old fort - Fort Indepence, a really nice and updated playground, outdoor restaurant, and a long walk around the water. The view of the boston syline is awesome, and so are the planes literally coming to land over your... more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
Sep 6, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Castle Island is located in South Boston across the harbor from Logan Airport. This is a great place to watch airplanes coming in for a landing as they dip very low over the park. On the opposite side is Pleasure Bay with views across to Dorchester Bay and South Boston. You can also see the black and white building of... more

Sep 6, 2003
30/31 found this review helpful

I am a mom of four children, Castle Island is a wonderful place to visit. My four year old son loves the planes flying low overhead, and the playground. My two daughters love to walk the beach and find hermet crabs. We bring our lunch and spend the day. At the end of our visit we love to sit on... more

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William J. Day Boulevard, Boston, MA 02127
Tel: 617-268-5744