The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico.Make Fort Gaines a part of your Dauphin Island vacation plans using our Dauphin Island day trip planner.
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Fort Gaines Reviews
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Not too much here for the $8 entrance fee when you can walk around the outside for free. Didn't spend the $. Walked to Pelican Point instead. more »
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Had a wonderful time walking through the old fort with the family. The grandkids were just enthralled with stories that their poppy shared about the people who actually lived there. more »
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Great place to learn more about the Island. It's a little dated, but it's a Fort, after all! They have a gift shop and there's a small admission fee to enter. Worth the visit! (try to go when it's coo... more »
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A great place to visit. take the family or even a romantic date. Great upkeep. Take a nice walk on the beach and relax
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Really historical place worth seeing. It is sad that this historical place gets no gov. funding to help support it because there are a lot of improvements that could be made. But really good place. Did not give 5 stars due to the improvements that could be made like updating what few points of interest markers and add more so people have a better understanding what they are looking at.
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Great piece of history to see. It makes your imagination go wild trying to put your self back to the time it was in use
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So cool, so much history. Very much enjoyed the blacksmith
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Loved it! Planning to bring our grandkids. Reasonable price, beautiful views, the staff was friendly and courteous. The souvenir shop was also reasonably priced.
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