The island has a parade ground and trails, picnic areas, and is the site of a prison that was used for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Lovell's Island, a favorite camping island, has trails that pass by dunes and woods, picnic area, the remains of Fort Standish and a swimming beach. Peddock's Island, one of the largest and most diverse of the islands, holds the remains of Fort Andrews, trails around a pond and salt marsh, picnic and camping areas. Bumpkin Island offers native raspberries and the fragrant smell of bayberries, as well as trails around the ruins of a stone farmhouse and children's hospital. Picnic and camping sites are available.
Grape Island is a haven for wildlife.
Hike the trails to enjoy the wild berries and rose hips that proliferate on the island, providing food for a variety of birds. This island also has campsites and picnic area. The tour includes a picnic box lunch with beverage and round trip transportation to the dock by executive motorcoach. They will stroll through Harvard Yard, the original campus of the oldest university in the country. Within it and nearby, are some of the oldest and newest college buildings in the nation.