Fort Point Channel
Once an industrial backwater, today the Fort Point Channel is the "Next Great Place" on Boston Harbor.
Here are a few of our favorite things to do on the Fort Point Channel.
Let us know what you like to do in the comment section below.
- Observation Deck at Independence Wharf 470 Atlantic Ave, Downtown Boston, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 306 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- James Hook Lobster Company 440 Atlantic Ave, Downtown Boston, Boston, MA, United States
- The Barking Crab 88 Sleeper St, South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- Envoy Hotel Lookout Rooftop and Bar 70 Sleeper St, South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- Boston Fire Museum 344 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
- The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf 290 Congress St, Downtown Boston, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
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Metropolitan Beaches
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Boston Harbor Islands
Take a sunset cruise to Boston Light, a tour of historic Fort Warren on George’s Island, or a hike to see the spectacular view from Spectacle Island. There is plenty to do in our great island park.
North & South Shore
Celebrate Halloween in Salem with the Wiccans. Experience the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival on America’s oldest public beach or take part in the Illumination or Endless Summer Festival in Hull.
Waterfront Parks
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