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Fort Phoenix State Reservation

Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Fairhaven
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Beaches
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New Bedford, Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

You can bring dogs on a leash for a walk along the dike that runs along the fort. The fort was destroyed but they have cannons there with much history. This is at the inlet of Buzzard's Bay. You can see the New Bedford and Fairhaven commercial fishing vessles. Very photogetic area. You can see a lighthouse or two. There... More

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Taunton, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It is a great historical fort including cannons which are even set off during holiday celebrations like I think Memorial day. They also have reinactments since one of my Fairhaven High School (if you come the second week of June this castle on the hill which is a high school still is available for tours--beautiful gothic structure made my Henry... More

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Los Angeles, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

worth a visit to a very historic site on the water. There is no downside..free ample parking, memorial plaques explaining the site..a lovely walk, a lovely place to picnic.

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Fairhaven, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Fort Phoenix offers a no cost, mini get-away to all. It's a nice to have a place to go and walk, take photos, picnic, play tennis, pick sea shells etc. There's never a fee to park and although it's a simple place, you'll find others enjoying the peace it offers. In the summer you can expect to find it crowded... More

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mattpoisett
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

We had a walk and picnic at Fort Phoenix beach and park. We walked on the hurricane barrier and viewed the waves in the harbor.

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Fairhaven, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2009
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This is a great spot to visit if you want to have a picnic, fly a kite, or play tennis. There is the beach with a playground for the kids. The views are spectacular and you can easily spend a few hours here.

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Milford, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2009
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Found this park on the DCR (Department of Conservation & Recreation) parks map that is provided with our annual pass. We usually go to Horseneck Beach Reservation in Westport in the summer, but opted to try other beaches in the area during the off-season. If you enjoy a long sandy beach for walking, then you would enjoy Horseneck which is... More

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