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JFK Library & Castle Island walk

JFK Library & Castle Island walk

JFK Library & Castle Island walk

JFK Library & Castle Island walk

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Join GayOutdoors for a day of history and natural beauty.   We will be starting the day at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum.   The museum pays homage to the 35th president and offers a glimpse into his life and legacy.  The cost is $18 for adult admission, but you get a 50% discount if you present a physical or digital Massachusetts library card!

We will have lunch at the museum café, then drive to Castle Island for a 2.2-mile walk around Fort Independence and the causeway around Pleasure Bay.   This easy walk offers excellent views of Boston Harbor and Dorchester Bay.   Parking at the museum and Castle Island is free.  

I hope you can join us!

Directions

Lobby of the JFK Library.  220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Boston, MA · Directions
Meet at 10:00 AM
Hosted by Carl
6/15 signed up
JFK Library & Castle Island walk

About this event

Join GayOutdoors for a day of history and natural beauty.   We will be starting the day at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum.   The museum pays homage to the 35th president and offers a glimpse into his life and legacy.  The cost is $18 for adult admission, but you get a 50% discount if you present a physical or digital Massachusetts library card!

We will have lunch at the museum café, then drive to Castle Island for a 2.2-mile walk around Fort Independence and the causeway around Pleasure Bay.   This easy walk offers excellent views of Boston Harbor and Dorchester Bay.   Parking at the museum and Castle Island is free.  

I hope you can join us!

Directions to the trailhead

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Lobby of the JFK Library.  220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125

Who's going (6)

Carl SUSTAINING
Carl
Leominster, MA
LewLasher SUSTAINING
LewLasher
Cambridge, MA
J GUEST MEMBER
jconroy
Beverly, MA
W GUEST MEMBER
wxdude
Boston, MA
Mr. Magoo SUSTAINING
Mr. Magoo
West Boylston, MA
KeithES SUSTAINING
KeithES
Jamaica Plain, MA

Questions about this event?

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Event discussion

Carl · Jan 18, 2025
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! The snow will start to move in from 3-5pm, but we should be wrapping up well before then. We can adjust as needed given weather conditions. If you need to reach me, my number is 781-405-7470. Don't forget your library card for half off!

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