Castle Island in Southie is worth a visit. Parking is free in the lot and along William J. Day Boulevard. The scenic walk around Pleasure Bay is 2 miles. Stop at Sullivan's for some clam chowder. Fort Indepenence offers free tours. There is a beach for sunbathing and swimming.
        
	
	
    
    
    
    
    
    	 
      
	
	
	
	
    
    View of Downtown Boston
       
 
	
	
    
    
    
        
    
    Fort Independence
     
 
	
	
    
    
    
    
    Logan Airport is near to Castle Island
     
 
	
	
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
There are 2 bridges where water flows in and out of the bay during tide changes
     
 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	         Pleasure Bay is also known as the Bowl 
     
