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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A must do!
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| Fri, Sep 12, 08 10:00 AM |
BAMHartin |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| There were four of us in our group and we all enjoyed the tour. The tour guides along with the lighthouse keeper and volunteers were friendly and knowledgable. What a great and fun way to learn about a part of our history. After days of walking through the streets of Boston, this tour provided us with rest while still seeing the sights of Boston. |
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You get you rmonies worth
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| Fri, Sep 12, 08 10:00 AM |
Earllchilds |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| We found the guides and volunteers to be helpful and fully prepared. The weather was not the best but all of the people did their best to make it an interesting and informative trip.
Keeper Sally was very enjoyable. Whe obviously knows her job yet has a fun personality. It was easy to see she loved her job and sharing it with others. |
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A+++Activity
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| Fri, Sep 12, 08 10:00 AM |
cherylpowell |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The tour to Little Brewster Island and the Boston Light is a trip I would recommend to anyone interested in experiencing the history of the Boston Harbor Islands. Park Ranger Val gave a most informative talk on the way to Little Brewster and lighthouse keeper Sally warmly welcomed us to her home. The climb up the light is recommended as well and the view can't be beaten. I would definitely recommend the trip to Boston Light. |
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What fun!
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| Fri, Sep 5, 08 10:00 AM |
SandraRobbin |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| How could one go wrong with this tour? Boating on the ocean,touring a lighthouse and history all rolled into one! The three hours went by all too fast! |
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Amazing Voyage!
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| Fri, Sep 5, 08 10:00 AM |
DAMeyn |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| For years I have wanted to visit the Boston Lighthouse, so when the opportunity presented itself, my husband and I grabbed it and have no regrets whatsoever. The cruise to the island was narrated by caring, well informed National Park Rangers and members of the Friends of Boston Harbor Islands, and the tour of the island was magical. Sally, the lighthouse keeper (yes, Boston Light has a lighthouse keeper--in fact, the only lighthouse in the US that still does), was warm and enthusiastic and happy to answer any questions. If you are interested, she'll even tell you about paranormal activity on the island. The trip wouldn't be complete without a good ghost story. Do not miss the climb to the top of the lighthouse. The view is amazing! I would make the trip again in a heartbeat! Thank you to the whole Boston Harbor crew, all the rangers, members of FBHI, and the lighthouse keepers. D. and F. Meyn |
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boston lighthouse tour
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 10:00 AM |
betk26 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| The trip was great. The boat was not too crowded. The speakers were interesting to myself and my young children. The staff was great too |
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Fun Day!
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 10:00 AM |
MWetherbee |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The Boston Light Tour is a delightful way to tour a bit of Boston Harbor. NPS guides are knowledgeable, as are the guides at the Light House. We especially enjoyed Sally Snowman in costume and a chance to climb up to the actual light chamber. |
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Very enjoyable
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 10:00 AM |
janicechung |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| My family enjoyed this trip very much. Little Brewster Island is a beautiful and unique place to visit and have lunch. The rangers and the lightkeeper Sally were all friendly and informative. The climb up the lighthouse consists of 76 spiral steps and two short ladders. Anyone who changes his mind during the climb is welcome to just turn around.
One caveat -- The day we went on the tour, we travelled on a small powerboat instead of the big ferry we expected. One has to go down a small metal ladder to get from the boat to the island. One of the older passengers was not able to do this because she used a cane. So if this is an issue for you, call ahead and try to find out what sort of boat will be used on the day you're going.
And one more note -- Sammy the dog no longer lives on the island. |
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appreciate a little seen historical treasure
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 10:00 AM |
donclicks |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Enjoyed boat ride to and from lighthouse. Pleased with weather conditions and description of climb to top of lighthouse------amazing views from top. Brought along a teenager from Spain(Burgos) who we were sponsoring for late summer. He really got to see something that most Americans do not get to see(except if you are in the Coast Guard).
Thanks for this experience for both our family and our Spanish guest!! |
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A wonderful Trip, great guides, fun and exciting
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| Sat, Aug 30, 08 10:00 AM |
SusieH |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I want to come back and stay for a week, when there are few tourists, to enjoy the island, to see the night time sky and Boston by night
Everyone of the staff and volunteers were welcoming, informed and at the same time, let us meander on our own.
We all loved it!
Thank you all
Susan Brown for the three of us |
