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.For Fort Gaines and beyond, use our Dauphin Island itinerary planner to get the most from your Dauphin Island vacation.
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handydan54
The grand kids loved it our granddaughter loved watching the blacksmith and the grandsons loved going through the tunnels​ more »
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Kdoty1
This fort was well laid out. Great self guided tour with lots of information to read. We took the ferry as walk on passengers for $6 each person. It was a five min walk to the fort from the pier. more »
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gburden
We visited Fort Gaines during a rainy day but had a great time! The staff was so friendly and accommodating to us and our pets. It was wonderful to have them along and still get to tour this historic ... more »
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Jessica Higdon
Truly enjoyed our visit. The mobile guided visit was detailed and thorough. I would recommend this stop on your trip to anyone of any age who loves to walk and explore.
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Anna Hite
Very well preserved, and pretty much all of it is open to the public. I particulately enjoyed the small museum and exploring the underground structures. Staff was very nice. Dog friendly!!
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Ammi Embry
Fort Gaines is awesome to explore and learn about history. We loved it extra because our dog was able to walk around the grounds with us. He loved exploring too!
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Joshua Davis
Beautiful and fascinating landmark of American history! Disappointed to learn that they close at 5. They should stay open to sunset in the spring/summer! They are turning away paying visitors to one of the "most endangered landmarks" in the country. Such an important place should have more thought put into its management.
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John Trepagnier
Fantastic history and historical site with highly knowledgeable Staffers and Reenactments. Well worth a visit !
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