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“Gallops Island”

May 2018

A more rustic Boston Harbor Island that needs a water taxi from George’s Island but well worth the trip.

“Closed”

Aug 2014

Growing up I enjoyed stopping off at Gallops Island. It was a common spot for boaters in the harbor to anchor off of, explore and have a bbq on for the day. However the island has been closed since 2000 due to asbestos with no plans to open it again till at least 2015. Yet I have yet to see or hear of any cleanup effort so this date will probably be extended.

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The area

Neighborhood: North End

Wandering around Boston’s North End can feel like being transported to Europe. Stroll down Hanover and Salem streets for the finest Italian restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and a few boutique shops. Take part in the big debate as to whether Modern Pastry or Mike’s serves a better cannoli. Before your food coma sets in, make sure to stop by historic Paul Revere’s home, and follow the Freedom Trail to Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Take a rest in a cafe on Hanover street and observe the quirky, European character of the North End.

How to get there

North Station • 8 min walk
Haymarket • 10 min walk

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Restaurants

2,557 within 3 miles

Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant

416

0.2 mi$ • American • Diner • Vegetarian friendly

Bova's Bakery

1,204

0.3 mi$ • Bakeries • Italian • Vegetarian friendly

Monica's Mercato & Salumeria

310

0.3 mi$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

Regina Pizzeria

2,977

0.2 mi$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

Nico

1,196

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

Salumeria Italiana

340

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Specialty Food Market • Italian • Pizza

Galleria Umberto

333

0.4 mi$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

Mamma Maria

1,372

0.4 mi$$$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

Cantina Italiana

741

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian friendly • Vegan options

Carmelina's

751

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian friendly

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Attractions

941 within 6 miles

Great Molasses Flood Plaque

151 ftHistoric Sites

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

197

0.1 miHistoric Sites • Cemeteries

Old North Church & Historic Site

3,125

0.2 miHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The Printing Office of Edes & Gill

381

0.2 miSpeciality Museums • Historic Sites

0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Charlestown Navy Yard

310

0.3 miHistoric Sites • Ships

Paul Revere Statue

284

0.3 miMonuments & Statues

St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish

38

0.2 miChurches & Cathedrals

USS Constitution Museum

3,664

0.3 miHistory Museums

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kappy26

Boston, MA1,092 contributions

Gallops Island

May 2018 • Friends

A more rustic Boston Harbor Island that needs a water taxi from George’s Island but well worth the trip.

Written March 13, 2019

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NP383

Seattle, WA101 contributions

Closed

Aug 2014 • Friends

Growing up I enjoyed stopping off at Gallops Island. It was a common spot for boaters in the harbor to anchor off of, explore and have a bbq on for the day. However the island has been closed since 2000 due to asbestos with no plans to open it again till at least 2015. Yet I have yet to see or hear of any cleanup effort so this date will probably be extended.

Written August 21, 2014

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.