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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 312 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description: Built in 1852, the fort served as a prison for captured Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
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Attraction type: Military base/facility, Historic site
Address: Boston, MA

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( 1-3 of 3 )
“Bring a flashlight !”
5 of 5 stars
holmeslyne
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jun 13, 2008

I really liked going thru the fort and finding all the hidden rooms and stairways. Some of the rooms are completly in the dark. You can easliy spend 2 hours going thru it . If you are into capturing orbs on your camera, this is a good place to do it. It did sadden me to see the fort in... more

“Love the islands”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Boston
Feb 18, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

The fort and the Boston Harbor Islands are a great way to spend a couple of hours or the whole day. The winter cruises being offered allow you to see seals and other wild life. more

“Great picnic area”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
boston
Oct 28, 2003
1/2 found this review helpful

The Fort is a great place to have a picnic or relax with friends on a summer day. There's a lot to see but not much around in terms of signs ("what am i looking at?") There's a new guidebook available in the consession stand that looks like it would be a fun read for history buffs more

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