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Fort Independence

Fortress · South Boston ·

Fort Independence

Fortress · South Boston ·
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20+ Free Things to Do and See in Boston in 2025

"Located in South Boston, this 22-acre island peninsula is famous for Fort Independence — once used as the first state prison — and offers excellent beaches, popular running trails, a picnic area, and the chance to explore the old fort for free; it gets busy on summer weekends and you’ll often see school groups in the spring." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/free-things-to-do-in-boston/

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Fort Independence offers harbor views, free tours, and seaside recreation.

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2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127 Get directions

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Information

Fort Independence offers harbor views, free tours, and seaside recreation.

castle island
fort independence
sullivan's
walk
views
park
planes
boston harbor
Google Rating
4.7 (1.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Placeholder

2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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