This isn't an island anymore, but a wonderfully scenic peninsula; it became connected to the mainland in 1938 when beach erosion filled in the channel that had previously separated the island from Winthrop. nowadays, you can pedal a roughly 2.5-mile loop around the "island" (the tip of the peninsula) and enjoy wonderful views out over the water.

Deer Island is also designated as a historical place by the National Park Service, due to its use as an internment site for indigenous people during King Philip's War; you can read about that history here: nps.gov/places/deer-island.htm

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1. Deer Island southernmost tip – Deer Island loop from Aquarium

29.4km

01:46

90m

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2. Deer Island southernmost tip – Revere Beach Sand Sculptures loop from Gilman Square

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02:35

190m

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3. Deer Island southernmost tip – Deer Island loop from Winthrop Highlands

16.7km

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70m

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Location: Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Deer Island southernmost tip – Deer Island loop from Aquarium

2. Deer Island southernmost tip – Revere Beach Sand Sculptures loop from Gilman Square

3. Deer Island southernmost tip – Deer Island loop from Winthrop Highlands

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