Although we did not have time to tour the inside of the Fort, we did stop in the gift shop. The lady inside was very friendly and informative. Would go back and tour the fort at a later date.

To begin, the state is a private venture so they charge $8 for adults and $4 for kids, but it is well worth it for the chance to see this kind of history. Fort Gaines is one of three forts guarding the entrance into Mobile Bay, and lots of the original architecture is still present. Unlike Fort Conde in Mobile,... More 

We frequent Dauphin Island 2-3 times a year. We went to Fort Gaines the first time we went there and when we take new people down there......we always have to show them the Fort. ITS HOT in the summer!

Was raining and storm in area---could not spend much time but will definitely return sometime to see it.

We had fun exploring the Fort. We got to the Fort maybe an hour before it Closed. It was the third fort we visited that day. It was the easiest to get around. Nicely marked on the map and numbered stops. The cannons were cool.

Not so much to see but an interesting stop in history if we truly read all panels. Probably a bit too expensive for a self guided tour with a piece of paper.

Took two 11 year olds here and we all enjoyed learning some Alabama history. We went in August and the heat nearly did us in. But there are a few spots with A/C, which was nice. There was a man in the blacksmith shop but at the time we walked through he wasn't doing a demonstration. The tour map/pamphlet was... More 

Fort Gaines is a well-preserved Civil War fort that was occupied by the US military up through WWII. Visitors can see parts of the fort that were added to aid in the Spanish-American War as well as WWII. Reenactments and living history are ongoing year round and the staff is very knowledgeable. The on-site museum is very educational.

Fort Gains is a great place for Civil War Buffs, and is at the very Eastern end of Dauphin Island. Admission is $8 for adults. The exterior makes for good photos.