Lovells Island, Boston

Name: Lovells Island
Address: Boston, United States

#828 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

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. The island is known as the site of several shipwrecks, including the 74-gun French warship Magnifique in 1782. ()

Area: 119.85 acres (0.1873 mi²)Coordinates: 42°19'44"N, 70°55'41"W

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

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

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Lighthouse, Island, Beach
Lovells Island, Boston
1 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".
0.6 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Warren, Boston
16 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.
1.2 miSW
Area
Boston Harbor Islands, Boston
30 min walk • The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.6 miW
Island
Gallops Island, Boston
16 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.
0.7 miS
Island
Georges Island, Boston
17 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.
0.6 miS
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Island
Georges Island, Boston
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lovells Island?

Nearby attractions include Lovells Island, Boston (1 min walk), Fort Warren, Boston (16 min walk), Gallops Island, Boston (16 min walk), Georges Island, Boston (16 min walk).

How to get to Lovells Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lovells Island:

Ferry

Lovells Island Ferry Landing (5 min walk)

Lovells Island, Boston

Facts and practical information

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