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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
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Just perfect! Everything we could have wanted!
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| Sun, Oct 12, 08 10:00 AM |
AmyJohnson |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| As an out-of-state tourist, the web directions to your departure location were very helpful. (Withoug Fan Pier having a sign, it would have been very difficult to find! ) I would suggest that Fan Pier have some kind of sign. The weather was perfect. We very much appreciated the Rangers and Coast Guard personnel...all were very helpful, considerate, and well-informed. The method of handing out bracelets to indicate time to climb the stairs to lens room really worked well....we were given plenty of viewing time. THANK YOU for a really well-spent 3 hours. We hope to repeat our trip with you. |
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A memorable event
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| Fri, Oct 10, 08 10:00 AM |
AlSanborn |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The friendly people, the excellent running commentary, the compatible group, the friendly, costumed lightkeeper and the lighthouse all combined to give us an event we'll long remember! |
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Great tour to the light!
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| Fri, Oct 10, 08 10:00 AM |
pearluke |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We had a great time. The tour was interesting and the weather was great. The combo made the day to be a great trip out on the harbor. It was awesome to see Boston from the water. On the boat we sat outside. The only problem with this is that we could not hear anything that the tour guide was saying on the trip out. Maybe this could be fixed.
Climbing the lighthouse was very cool. This was a fun day trip in Boston! Something a bit different! |
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Fun and Informative
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 10:00 AM |
van156 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our trip out to the Boston Light was great and we were provided with a lot of information on the Harbor as we traveled out to the island. The Island itself and the opportunity to climb to the top of the Lighthouse was the best. Of course, the weather for October was fantastic, so I'm sure that added to our enjoyment. Everyone was polite and ammusing. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in history and a desire to see nature (not to mention Boston from the water!) |
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Must see
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 10:00 AM |
LHOOPER |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| After a short ferry ride to the island (park ranger provides commentary on surrounding islands en route) all passengers meet in the boat house for further instructions. You are divided into groups and while group 1 is climbing group 2 is listening to a presentation by a park ranger, etc. You are given some free time to take photos or picnic as well. There are retired Coast Guard members stationed at various spots to answer questions about the island. If you plan to climb the lighthouse you must reserve your spot in advance. You are presented with a diagram of what to expect when climbing the lighthouse. There are 76 spiral stairs and two ladders! You can easily turn around if the ladder scares you but to my knowledge no one on our tour did so. When you reach the top you are rewarded with incredible views but I must admit it was higher than I thought (about the height of a 5 story building if I remember correctly). Heights do not bother my husband but it really got to me so I didn't stay up there very long. Of course I am glad that I went up but if you are at all afraid of heights then just get some nice pictures from ground level. Ask one of the Coast Guard representatives about the two dogs who are buried on the island. It is an interesting story. |
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Cool lens
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 10:00 AM |
emalloy |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Cool lens |
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One of a Kind Tour
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 10:00 AM |
popesterm |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Awesome experience |
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A MUST SEE WHEN IN BOSTON
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| Sat, Oct 4, 08 10:00 AM |
SJSMITH |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| The weather couldn't have been better to see Boston Light. I can now see why it is considered the ideal light house to visit. The rangers, light keeper & Coast Guard auxillary were very heplful explaining the history of Boston Light & the harbor.
The highlight if you go on this tour & are able is the climb to the top of the lighthouse. What an incredible view ! |
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Historic and beautiful scenery
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
PhilGaylor |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We enjoyed the water view of Boston Harbor. The climb up the lighthouse was fun and very easy. |
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Worthwhile and well done
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
wardpam |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We live in Boston, have a power boat in a nearby marina and are nature and nautical enthusiasts. This tour gave us an opportunity to learn about this island and its lighthouse. It was very well done. Val was an outstanding guide and we all enjoyed her narration on the islands on the boat ride out. She could answer any question. The lighthouse did not disappoint and climbing to the top to see the lens and the view was wonderful. We had enough time on the island to tour the lighthouse, walk the grounds, ask questions and peacefully envision what it must have been like to live here so many years ago.
This tour is a jewel as are the Boston Harbor Islands. |
