Peddocks Island

Peddocks Island, close to the mainland, is one of the largest and most diverse islands in the harbor, with historic structures, hiking trails, campsites, geologic features, gravel beaches, and broad harbor views. It has been home to Native Americans, militiamen, prisoners of war, farmers, fishermen, and summer vacationers. Fort Andrews trained soldiers during World War I, and its barracks were filled with hundreds of voices and even the sound of a grand piano. On August 12, 1908, the Sweet Summer Dream Hotel hosted a day of baseball that included prominent members of the sporting press. During World War II, thousands of soldiers and Italian prisoners of war worshipped in the Fort Andrews chapel. The island also offers scenic trails, overnight campsites with running water, wildlife watching, and habitat for coastal birds including the Snowy Egret.

Boston, Massachusetts · United States