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Fort Constitution Historic Site

Route 1B, U.S. Coast Guard Station, New Castle, NH
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in New Castle
Type: Historic Sites, State Parks
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

Great Trails and picnic spot with nice water views across to NH and plenty of space for families and kids to play and picnic and walk/jog.

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Eliot, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Beautiful site with great view of the Piscataqua River and Gulf of Maine. Wish the lighthouse was open more regularly.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

We visited here but unfortunately it was a very rainy, windy day. Overall not much to see here. Our visit was quick and wet.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2012

We have regularly brought children and visiting adults here for years. Lovely drive out to the fort through Newcastle, and views of the harbor. Great place to explain and visualize history, and to climb around the walls. Allow time for exploring; I recall seeing poison ivy the last time, so be aware.

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Warren, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

Fort Constitution has guarded Portsmouth Harbor since the eighteenth century, yet most of the fortifications date from about the time of the Spanish American War through World War II. Visitors gain access to the historic site through the Coast Guard station. Make sure to follow the blue line to the fort and don't try to explore the station or its... More

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Rochester, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

This was a site of historically value that I never expected. Nestled on a corner of Portsmouth Harbor, this old Fort was in use during the First and Second World Wars, and some ruins actually date back to 1791. This is a great place to picnic on the grass, explore the ruins, and look out where the Piscataqua River and... More

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Wells, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2012

Pack a picnic, and bring the family. It is a fun place to explore and visit. My daughter enjoys running around here.

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Rochester, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

Just a nice place to walk around and learn about our past. Remnants of the fort and outbuildings and a few relics to see. Good family outing place

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

This lovely spot, right at the harbor for Portsmouth, is easy to get to, fun to climb around and explore. Vistas of the ocean and harbor including lighthouses and the forts of Kittery on the far show make this a fun destination.

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Durham, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

This is a place locals go to get away. Great views and the great feeling of history under your feet.

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