Snow Day on Spectacle Island

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Hours:	10:00am - 2:30pm
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Ice & Snow Fun

Looking for a family-friendly outdoor activity, but don't want to drive to a ski area? Join us for a 'Snow Day on Spectacle' in Boston Harbor. Bring your snowshoes, cross-country skis, and hiking boots to explore the island in winter. This event is also part of the Olympics in Our Parks program, highlighting winter sports at DCR locations, and will include snowshoeing racing and activities. Join us for the fun!

REI will be providing a limited 'loaner' snowshoes on a first-call, first-served basis. Spectacle Island boasts five miles of hiking trails and the highest point in Boston Harbor, offering spectacular views of the city and the harbor.

The boat will be our 'base lodge', where you can leave your gear and use the restrooms. For those of you who may be hungry, our full service Snack Bar will be open during this event, serving all of your favorites including hot coffee and cocoa, baked goods, popcorn, hot dogs, chowder, and more! Tickets are $14.00, and must be purchased in advance.

This event will happen snow or no snow. In the event of inclement weather, DCR will have a message on the number listed and participants will be notified through the ticketing service.

For tickets call (617) 770-0040 or visit bostonsbestcruises.com

COST

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$14

WEBSITE

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bostonsbestcruises.com

LOCATION

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Spectacle Island, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 770-0040

Boat departures from Quincy & Boston on the following schedule:

Depart Quincy at 10:15 AM
Depart Boston 11:00 AM

Return to Boston: 2:00 PM
Return to Quincy 2:30 PM

Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes before departure time to allow time for boarding. Limited seating - Reservations are strongly suggested.

REVIEWS

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Great Outing In Winter

Cruise to Spectacle Island was enjoyable and fun. The organizing team were good and thorough, and had put together a nice set of things to do. Wouldn't mind doing it again to one of the other islands in the Boston Harbor.