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Fort Barrington

Five Islands, St. John's, Antigua
Ranked #2 of 25 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: British fort looming dramatically over the shoreline, built in 1779 to protect the British island from the French.
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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A bit of a climb,but the panoramic views were worth it. More

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Toronto, Ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Fort Barrington is a nice historical place to hike. Lots of goats around... More

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Ontario
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

It was a lovely walk across the beach at Deep Bay and up to Fort Barrington. There were beautiful views of Galley Bay, Deep Bay, and the port at Saint John's. More

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Alger, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Would probably not have tried to climb if we had not read the reviews. The climb is not as bad as it looks and it was well worth the effort. Great view from on top. More

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Wales
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Interesting walk with a local man who pointed out some of the medicinal plants and wildlife.Lovely views and sunset. A steep climb but worth it. More

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Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Worth a visit great view , quite a climb so be prepared . There is also a lovely beach ideal for swimming. More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Quite interesting, and certainly worth a visit for a few hours. More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

a walk thru the past - quite amazing, plus there was no one else there! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

The view from the fort is awesome. On a hot day, the wind at the top of the fort feels awesome as you sit on the ledge of the fort and watch the world go by. Bring a camera, and wear sneakers. The path on the way up can be steep and it's easy to slip on the rocks. The... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

The views were great - they would have been even better if the weather wasn't so hazy. It is worthwhile getting a taxi driver to take you here - they will usually give you a good tour included in the cost of the taxi ride. More

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