Boston Harbor Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Boston Harbor Islands
The islands have great historical significance in a number of ways. Archeological sites on 21 of the islands have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and all the islands are considered likely to have significant sites. Evidence indicates that Native American peoples lived on the islands as early as 1000 BC and perhaps before they separated from the mainland sometime in the 2000 years previous to that. The highly alkaline shell-fragmented soils which preserve artifacts better than typical New England soils, and the relatively low-intensity use by Euro-Americans, make the islands an archeological treasure. The islands have undergone many various uses over the years: agriculture, cemetery, fishing colony, fortifications, hospital, hotel or resort, industrial, poorhouse, pr
Top Attractions in Boston Harbor Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Boston Harbor Islands:
- ★Fort Warren
- ★Public tours
- ★The Boston Light tower is open for group tours during spring, summer, and fall by arrangement only
Boston Harbor Islands Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: