Fort Gorges, Portland

Name: Fort Gorges
Address: Portland, United States

#18 among attractions in Portland

Relax in park, Park

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Fort Gorges is a former United States military fort built on Hog Island Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine. Built from 1858 to 1864, no battles were fought there and no troops were stationed there. Advancing military technology, including iron clad ships and long range guns, made the fort obsolete before it could be used. The fort is now a park, accessible only by boat. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1858 (166 years ago)Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°39'47"N, 70°13'20"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Eastern Promenade, Spring Point Ledge Light, Portland Breakwater Light.

1.1 miW
Museum, History museum
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, Portland
28 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum offers a unique glimpse into the bygone era of narrow gauge railroads that once traversed the rugged landscapes of Maine. This charming museum is dedicated to preserving the...
1.3 miW
Cycling, Bike path, Playground
Eastern Promenade, Portland
34 min walk • The Eastern Promenade is a historic promenade, 68.2-acre public park and recreation area in Portland, Maine. Construction of the Promenade began in 1836 and continued periodically until 1934.
0.8 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Spring Point Ledge Light, South Portland
20 min walk • Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine, that marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It is now adjacent to the campus of Southern Maine Community College.
0.8 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Portland Breakwater Light, South Portland
22 min walk • The Portland Breakwater Light is a small lighthouse in South Portland, Maine.
1.3 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Fashion museum
Umbrella Cover Museum, Peaks Island
34 min walk • The Umbrella Cover Museum in Peaks Island, Maine is a museum that pays tribute to umbrella covers. The museum was created and is curated by Nancy 3. Hoffman, who has collected more than 2000 umbrella covers from 66 countries as of July 2018.
1.2 miW
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
32 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Southern Maine Community College, South Portland
29 min walk • Southern Maine Community College is a public community college in South Portland, Maine. It is part of the Maine Community College System.
0.7 miE
Island
Little Diamond Island, Portland
19 min walk • Little Diamond Island is an island in Casco Bay, Maine, in the United States. It is part of the city of Portland, Maine. The island was formerly known as Little Hog Island. It is mostly made up of private property, and it is a vacation destination. It can be accessed by ferry from the mainland.
1 miSE
Island
House Island
25 min walk • House Island is a private island in Portland Harbor in Casco Bay, Maine, United States. It is part of the City of Portland. The island is accessible only by boat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Gorges?

Nearby attractions include Little Diamond Island, Portland (19 min walk), Spring Point Ledge Light, South Portland (20 min walk), Portland Breakwater Light, South Portland (22 min walk).

How to get to Fort Gorges by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Gorges:

Ferry

Little Diamond Island Landing (16 min walk)
Great Diamond Island Landing (32 min walk)