Fort Gaines

Cool place!

There wasn’t really anything negative about this place. We went on a hot hot day which made our young children and us miserable walking around but the place itself was cool. So, if you’re going on a h...

Not spectacular

As is most forts, this one is not friendly for mobility challenged individuals. The fort is very much like all Civil War forts. Basically, if you've seen one, you have pretty much covered them all. ...

The views are breathtaking

We enjoyed the self guided tour of the fort. They had a lot to explore. Wear good sturdy shoes. Also it can get very windy, but it is worth it

Great history & a fun place to explore

This was a wonderful find! We got lucky and there was a group of people in Civil War costumes and gear there that day. The fort itself is a lot of fun to explore. I feel like there was more access to ...

Well preserved pre civil war fort.

An old pre civil war and civil war fort on the Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay. Pretty intact with a good walking tour pamphlet that lets you go at your own pace. Price is reasonable at $10 per person ...