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Bumpkin Island

#158 of 1048 things to do in Boston

#179 of 1314 things to do in Massachusetts

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  • Address
    • Waterfront
  • Transport
    • Harbor Express
  • Website
  • Hours
    • 9am-dusk daily mid-Jun–early Sep, Sat & Sun only mid-Apr–mid-Jun & early Sep–mid-Oct

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Lonely Planet review for Bumpkin Island

This small island has served many purposes over the years, first farming then fish drying and smelting. In 1900 it was the site of a children’s hospital, but it was taken over for navy training during WWI. You can still explore the remains of a stone farmhouse and the hospital. The beaches are not the best for swimming, as they are slate and seashell. A network of trails leads through fields overgrown with wildflowers. It’s one of three islands with camping facilities.

 

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