Fort Phoenix State Reservation
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What a beautiful place to go for a walk and get to feel history as you stand behind a cannon and imagine what it was like way back in the olden days!!! My best friend's dad Luis Hannigan was the caretaker up until he passed away 😭 myself and my best friend that has also passed James Hannigan would always go see his dad patrolling and taking care of the grounds. So, this place has a huge meaning of memories of my beloved best people that I've ever had the privilege to know on this earth 🌎 Lewis would always want to sit and say a little prayer 🙏🏼 with us ❤️❤️❤️! They will always be remembered especially when I come to visit which is very often. Thank you guys for what you do. People like me. Appreciate it ! When I was a little kid my dad used to take me here also so now I bring my child so that I can pass it along !
Adam CecilAdam Cecil
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It is a really fun destination, specially for summer. The are some decent beaches with a fort park. This place also includes an outdoor basketball court, tennis court and awesome beach volleyball. There is also a small playground for kids. The parking size is decent enough. This park welcomes all the people from all the age group. The view is lovely, relaxing. The only missing part is and I hope it’s because went there in spring not summer, there are no restaurants at a walking distance. Besides this there is nothing to complain about.
Birat KhatriBirat Khatri
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A little bit of everything in Fairhaven. You get some rock hopping, some running, and some beach. There are basketball and tennis courts on the premise. Bring a snorkel and some goggles because the sea life under the water is pretty diverse and visible on a clear day. Facilities? Bathroom and snack shop is open during the summer. But it is the fall, so all that is left is a fairly clean port-a-potty to squat in. There are stores about a mile up Main Street. So make sure to bring what you need!
Timothy KillileaTimothy Killilea
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One of my favorite places in my hometown; it’s so much fun to walk the hurricane dike and see the boats come through. Also it has some historical artifacts such as it’s cannons which are open to free exploration. It has a lovely little beachfront and some gorgeous views of the ocean. If you’re feeling sporty, there is a tennis court, a beach volleyball area, and lots of rocks to climb. What a fun place for a swim, a picnic, or just some sightseeing; it’s a local staple of our ocean front town.
Sarah LeidholdSarah Leidhold
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Beautiful spot on the harbor. There are ruins of the old fort in one section of the park. Further down there are restrooms, a beach, playground and picnic area. The beach is very Shelly/rocky with a lot of seaweed in the water. There are some beautiful sand dunes with beach grass. There’s even a beach access ramp for those needing mod illy assistance to the beach/water. Lots of parking both at the fort and by the beach area. You can watch the boats coming and going from the harbor.
Katy PhillipsKaty Phillips
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This site has great views great walkways can go up and down the beaches can stay here and fish it can also sit next to the real cans that used to be used in 1828. This fort was built before the civil war and was used for harbor defense it was destroyed by the British in 1778 and was later rebuilt to enjoy and remember where we were as a nation. Kids love the beach and the rocks that you can sit by or climb.
David BeauvaisDavid Beauvais
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Green St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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Fort Phoenix is a former American Revolutionary War-era fort located at the entrance to the Fairhaven-New Bedford harbor, south of U.S. 6 in Fort Phoenix Park in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The fort was originally built in 1775 without a name, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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