Spectacle Island
4.5 (100)park
4.5 (100)Accessible only by boat/ferry.
A quick ferry ride unlocks twin hilltop trails, quiet beaches, and wide-open views of the Boston skyline.
Description
A loop around the entire perimeter takes about an hour, fitting easily into the window between ferry sailings. Trails climb two summits for views over Logan Airport, surrounding bays, and neighboring harbor islands. Grassy picnic spots, a marina, and a visitor center provide places to linger, while the open drumlin landscape means taking in plenty of direct sun exposure and harbor wind.
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Good to know
Seasonal ferry accessCheck ferry schedules2.5 hrs between ferries
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