Fort Warren — Attraction in Boston

So glad we decided to visit. This trip to Georges Island was not initially in our plan when we came to Boston. However, we were looking for an opportunity to get out on the water a bit but the longer cruises didn't really interest us. This trip is about 45 minutes each way on the ferry. We had 2 hours on the island to explore before the ferry returned. Free tours of the fort are offered and our guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable and entertaining. She was also very good with our inquisitive son! We did not, but you could take a picnic to enjoy, there are very nice shelters with tables. There is also a nice, sheltered refreshment stand with basics like burgers,...

We have a 3yr old, 5yr old and 6yr old. We were camping on Peddocks island and took a day trip over to George's. There is so much for the kids to explore, stairs to new parts of the fort, rooms, fields...I could go on. After 1130am there is a snack shack open, but it is limited. The rangers are knowledgeable and engaging. The junior ranger program is great for kids and gives them tasks to focus on. There are plenty of picnic areas around and places to stop and sit. There is a playground for the kids right off the dock. This is on my top 10 places to...

50 minute ferry ride makes for an enjoyable ride and picture ops. The fort is great to go through but enhanced a lot with ranger tours that are 11:15, 1:15 and 3:15. He was excellent explaining history, telling stories and even the lady in black ghost story. Sites in the fort are so cool to see and do the dark hallway walk. There is a hide gem to you want to crawl through window. In front of fort to the right and behind visitor center go up wooden stairs and crawl through. No other area like it and lift the wooden door. Must do and i...