Castle Island, City Point
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Castle Island

Venture Seaside Walks & Forts

  • 4.76.2k reviews
  • Free

Castle Island offers breezy waterfront walks, a historic fort, and wide open recreation spaces with sweeping Boston Harbor views. Visit for scenic strolls, dog-friendly picnic spots, and casual sightseeing — expect crowds on weekends and easy access to walking trails and fort tours.

Quick answers

Castle Island in short

When is the best time to visit Castle Island?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Castle Island?

2010 William J Day Blvd,Boston, MA 02127.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

57°

Clear

Feels
49°
Rain
0%
Wind
8mph
  1. 2pmClear57°
  2. 3pmClear58°
  3. 4pmClear55°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Castle Island
  2. 2 Fort Independence · 2 min
2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127(opens the map)DirectionsTo City PointCall+18577023884Websitemass.gov

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 6.2k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Sunset views
  • Jogging
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around City Point

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time