Castle Island & Fort Independence

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    727 5290
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    underground rail: Broadway

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Since 1634, eight different fortresses have occupied this strategic spot at the entrance to the Inner Harbor. Fort Independence - the five-point granite fort that stands here today - was built between 1834 and 1851. It sits on 22 acres of parkland called Castle Island (a misnomer, as it's connected to the mainland). A paved pathway follows the perimeter of the peninsula - good for strolling or biking - and there is a small swimming beach.

Take bus 11 from Broadway T station.