A summer ESL student of mine from Taiwan, a man dressed up in 19thc clothing working on a Boston Harbor Island Tour, and me. The man is dressed as a ghost of an island resident. In the 1800's Boston Harbor Islands had a population of about 2,000. Now just visitors come to pass time.
One of Boston's lesser known attractions is the islands just off the coast in the Boston Harbor. When you take the ferry from Long Wharf and arrive on one of the islands, you feel so far away from the big city. There's not much to do on the islands, but you can have a picnic or a walk and enjoy the view. Its a relaxing yet adventurous way to spend a day.