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Fort Gorges

Portland, ME
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Ranked #19 of 68 attractions in Portland
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Abandoned fort on an island in Portland Harbor; visitors should use caution when exploring its grounds.
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“Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

My husband and I kayak to Fort Gorges at least once a year. It's like an oasis in the middle of Portland Harbor. Almost every year we bring new friends along for the experience and everybody always loves it. Being at the fort is like stepping back in time. It a surreal experience, very peaceful. Fort Gorges is only accessible... More

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“Revolutionary History in the "middle" of Portland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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I often kayak to Ft. Gorges by myself (~25 minutes) from Peaks or with friends when I want to show them the history of Casco Bay. The walking tour of the fort takes about 00:30 minutes and on the highest, southeast side of the fort there is a canon that has been left behind (the only one) and a panorama... More

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“Enjoy the peaceful beauty of a civil war fort and the sea breezes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

Bring a lunch and flashlights. Alot of granite steps going into darkness. Do not trust any wood floors. The friends of Fort Gorges is seeking funding fm the city for a foating dock to ease visits to the fort. The friends are also always looking for new members.

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“my childhood at fort gorges”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2002
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As a child i spent many many nights at fort gorges---would do anything to spend the night again. I grew up in so. portland and my dad and his boat took my sister and i on many camping trips to the fort. We LOVED it---kind of creepy but very exciting!!!! MUST have flashlights that work properly to walk around lots... More

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