Fort Banks, Boston

Name: Fort Banks
Address: Boston, United States

#541 among attractions in Boston

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Fort Banks was a U.S. Coast Artillery fort located in Winthrop, Massachusetts. It served to defend Boston Harbor from enemy attack from the sea and was built in the 1809 during what is known as the Endicott period, a time in which the coast defenses of the United States were seriously expanded and upgraded with new technology. Today, the fort's mortar battery is on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 42°23'3"N, 70°58'49"W

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Winthrop (Downtown Winthrop)Boston United States

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Fort Banks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winthrop, Mary T. Ronan School, Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Winthrop Parkway.

0.6 miS
City, Area
Winthrop, Boston
17 min walk • Winthrop is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 19,316 at the 2020 census. Winthrop is an ocean-side suburban community in Greater Boston situated at the north entrance to Boston Harbor, close to Logan International Airport.
0.9 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Mary T. Ronan School, Nahant
23 min walk • The Mary T. Ronan School, originally the Bradstreet Avenue School, is a historic former school building at 154 Bradstreet Avenue in Revere, Massachusetts.
0.5 miS
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant
14 min walk • The Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District encompasses the historic center of the city of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Although the area was settled early in Massachusetts history, the Winthrop peninsula remained sparsely populated until the 19th century.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Winthrop Parkway, Boston
13 min walk • Winthrop Parkway is a historic parkway in Revere, Massachusetts. The parkway, built between 1909 and 1919 and now designated as part of Route 145, runs for about 0.75 miles, from Eliot Circle southeast to the Revere-Winthrop line.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Winthrop Shore Drive, Nahant
29 min walk • Winthrop Shore Drive is a historic parkway in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The mile-long parkway runs through the Winthrop Beach Reservation, and is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
1.1 miSE
Beach
Winthrop Beach, Boston
28 min walk • Winthrop Beach is the main beach of Winthrop, Massachusetts. It is located along Winthrop Shore Drive, spanning the roadway. The beach begins off Crest Avenue at an area known as the "Green Bars", named for the green railings along the seawall.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Banks?

Nearby attractions include Winthrop Parkway, Boston (13 min walk), Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant (14 min walk), Winthrop, Boston (17 min walk), Mary T. Ronan School, Nahant (23 min walk).

How to get to Fort Banks by public transport?

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Suffolk Downs • Lines: Blue (25 min walk)

Fort Banks, Boston

Facts and practical information

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Fort Banks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Winthrop, Boston

Mary T. Ronan School, Nahant

Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District, Nahant

Winthrop Parkway, Boston

Winthrop Shore Drive, Nahant

Winthrop Beach, Boston

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Banks?

How to get to Fort Banks by public transport?