Georges Island, Boston

Name: Georges Island
Address: Boston, United States

#703 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Georges Island is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor, situated just over 7 miles from downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 39 acres, plus an intertidal zone of a further 14 acres, and rises to a height of 50 feet above sea level. Historic Fort Warren is on the island. Because of this, and since a ferry operates from Boston to the island, it is a popular destination and one of the easiest islands to access in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. ()

Area: 39.54 acres (0.0618 mi²)Coordinates: 42°19'10"N, 70°55'41"W

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Georges Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lovells Island, Fort Revere Park, Fort Warren, Boston Harbor Islands.

0.7 miN
Lighthouse, Island, Beach
Lovells Island, Boston
18 min walk • The Lovells Island Range Lights were range lights on Lovells Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. They were built in 1903 to help vessels coming into what is now called "South Channel".
1.5 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Lookout
Fort Revere Park, Hull
39 min walk • Fort Revere Park is a state-owned historic site and public recreation area situated on a small peninsula in the town of Hull, Massachusetts.
~320 ftNE
Forts and castles
Fort Warren, Boston
2 min walk • Fort Warren is a historic fort on the 28-acre Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The fort is named for Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride, and was later killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
0.9 miW
Area
Boston Harbor Islands, Boston
24 min walk • The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.7 miNW
Island
Gallops Island, Boston
19 min walk • Gallops Island, also known as Gallups Island, is an island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. It is situated between Georges Island and Long Island, and is just over 6 miles from downtown Boston.
~220 ftN
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Island
Georges Island, Boston
2 min walk • Georges Island is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor, situated just over 7 miles from downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 39 acres, plus an intertidal zone of a further 14 acres, and rises to a height of 50 feet above sea level.
0.7 miN
Island
Lovells Island, Boston
17 min walk • Lovells Island, or Lovell's Island, is a 62-acre island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, in Massachusetts. The island is across The Narrows from Georges Island and some 7 miles offshore of downtown Boston. It is named after Captain William Lovell, who was an early settler of nearby Dorchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Georges Island?

Nearby attractions include Georges Island, Boston (2 min walk), Fort Warren, Boston (2 min walk), Lovells Island, Boston (17 min walk), Lovells Island, Boston (18 min walk).

How to get to Georges Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georges Island:

Ferry

Lovells Island Ferry Landing (13 min walk)

Georges Island, Boston

Facts and practical information

Georges Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lovells Island, Boston

Fort Revere Park, Hull

Fort Warren, Boston

Boston Harbor Islands, Boston

Gallops Island, Boston