Fort Independence

Why go

Fort Independence makes its case through the bastioned walls and defensive position at the harbor entrance. Notice that detail first at Fort Independence. Afterward, compare it with views across Pleasure Bay and toward Logan Airport’s approaches. The pairing at Fort Independence explains a granite fortification occupying the center of Castle Island. Choose Fort Independence when those features fit your interests. Give Fort Independence a focused place in the Boston day.

What to look for

• The bastioned walls and defensive position at the harbor entrance.
• Views across Pleasure Bay and toward Logan Airport’s approaches.

Useful to know

• Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
• Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.

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