Boat+Bike: Deer Island, Winthrop, and East Boston

Tue Jul 26 2022 at 05:20 pm to 08:30 pm

Central Wharf, outside the Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium | Boston

Boston Harbor Now
Publisher/HostBoston Harbor Now
Boat+Bike: Deer Island, Winthrop, and East Boston
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An evening adventure with a ferry, your bike, and a train
About this Event

Alice Brown, Boston Harbor Now’s “Ferry Faerie” (and chief of planning and policy) will be leading a tour that includes a boat ride from downtown Boston to Winthrop, a 12-mile bike ride around Deer Island and the Belle Isle Marsh as well as the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, ice cream from Helados Juli's, and a train ride back to downtown Boston. Enjoy beautiful views of the harbor and a chance to explore new places.

Start: Meet at 5:20pm in front of the New England Aquarium IMAX theater (boat departs from Central Wharf at 5:35)

End: Will return to downtown Boston via the Blue Line between Maverick and Aquarium

What’s included:

  • A Ferry ride to Winthrop
  • Ice cream at Helados Juli's
  • Guided bike ride around Deer Island, Winthrop, and East Boston
  • A Train ride back to North Station

What you should bring:

  • A bike!
  • Bike helmet
  • Bike lights (to get home safely after dark)
  • Water bottle and additional snacks
  • An extra layer (jacket, etc.) because it’s usually cooler on the water
  • Masks or other face coverings are optional but recommended for public transit

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Wharf, outside the Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 20.00

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