subject: The Boston Harbour Islands – a truly breathtaking landscape [print this page] Boston is a carefree city that emphasises on freedom and liberty. Blessed with a wide range of nature reserves, parks and entertainment, Boston boasts of its Harbour Islands that attract visitors from all walks of life and all ages. What sets this place apart is the fact that this is a thirty island park. Each island offers a variety of entertainment and amusement locations. Many festivals and celebrations take place at these islands that give visitors the option of being a part of them as well. The Spectacle Island, one of the many Harbour Islands is a one hundred and five acre isle that features a marina, a life guarded swimming beach, walk trails, caf, visitors center and a magnificent view of the harbor and city. Created by huge glaciers that surround the modern day New England during the Ice Age period, this location is a truly breathtaking landscape. Civilization on this island began over a millennium ago with the help of the abundant resources and marine life and shellfish which were used as a means of survival by its early settlers. The island was named by European explorers who saw two glacial hills connected to each other by a single sand bar that closely resembled a pair of spectacles. The Harbour Islands have a range of programmes for kids and youth that give them an opportunity to learn and work on the isles. These programmes offer environmental education activities, leadership development, summer employment, stewardship projects and career exploration opportunities that are very popular. Many young people attend the special programmes conducted on the Harbour Islands that include expeditions, camping and outward bound training. On a visit to the Boston Harbour Islands staying at a luxury hotel in Boston is what every explorer dreams about. The Langham Boston with its timeless enchantment offers the perfect lifestyle of comfort. Among one of the best of Boston hotels is this serene haven set in the heart of the city life and freedom.
The Boston Harbour Islands a truly breathtaking landscape
