Fort Independence

Category: Fortress

Address: 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, USA

Phone: +16177275290

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–7PM

Monday: 6:30AM–7PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–7PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–7PM

Friday: 6:30AM–7PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–7PM

Reviews

Film Professor Angelo Ford

Aug 17, 2022

This is one of my all time favorite spots on Earth. I have been visiting Fort Independence since as far back as I can remember (the late 1970s) and I visit every time I return to Boston. I recently brought my teenage kids and we had so much fun playing where I did when I was half their age. My grandmother used to bring me to play in the very same park and though she passed before meeting her grandkids I know she would have been thrilled to see so much happiness.

Doug Stewart

Jul 3, 2022

Very enjoyable grounds and playground surrounded by water with views of Boston Harbor and Logan International Airport.

David Frank

Sep 26, 2021

Nice place to come and watch the harbor. It's interesting to see the boats come back and forth and see the planes landing at Logan Airport in the distance. The breeze off the harbor is really relaxing. Dogs are allowed on leash. There is a restaurant on premise that you can order from if you're so inclined. The view is expansive (hence the fort) and a great way to spend an afternoon.

Bergen Ahrens

Jun 18, 2021

The place appeared to be clean & well maintained/landscaped. Lots of picnic tables & waste receptacles. You can't go in the fort which was a bummer... and the people there were all really gross & annoying. The views however were very beautiful. I went during sunset and would definitely recommend that time.

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Questions & Answers

How many Fallout 4 and Minitue men question does bostoners get about this place?

Z Films | Sep 9, 2019
Z Films | Sep 9, 2019

Both... unfortunately... (PPRREEESSSTTTIIIOOONNN!!!!)

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Have there been mirelurk attacks that anyone knows about?

J D | Sep 8, 2020
Doug Dohr | Sep 8, 2020

I've heard tell this happens in the future 😂

Can you get a tour of the inside?

Emily Heldt | Aug 9, 2022
Jeffrey Marquez | Aug 9, 2022

Yes

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what are the visiting hours for fort independence?

Kanth Kanth | Sep 9, 2019
Alessandro Piai | Sep 9, 2019

Free guided tours of Fort Independence are provided by volunteers of the Castle Island Association each weekend and holiday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The first tour starts at 12 p.m. (noon), and the last tour at 3 p.m.

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Can you still walk the forts without doing a tour guide.

Tracey archer | Sep 9, 2018
Mike Benoit | Sep 9, 2018

You can walk around the fort anytime without a guide. I believe you can only go inside with a tour guide. The Castle Island Association sponsors free tours of Fort Independence at Castle Island, weather permitting. Check the tour schedule: June and July Saturday and Sunday- Noon to 3:30pm Thursday- Twilight skyline viewing 7:00pm to dusk August Saturday and Sunday- Noon to 3:30pm September and October Sundays only- Noon to 3:30pm (ending Columbus Day weekend)

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Does the fort open? Can public go inside the fort!

Bree M | Sep 9, 2018
Hector Wang | Sep 9, 2018

No

Is it actually open 24 hours? Can I visit at like 5am?

Kenneth Cottrell IV | Sep 8, 2021
Thomas Tribandis | Sep 8, 2021

The fort itself is not open to the public, especially during the pandemic. Park hours are probably posted dawn to dusk, but there is no gate to the parking area so, yes you can visit at 5 AM.

can you buy a fishing licence their and rent fishing rods and get bait

Ron Patton | Sep 8, 2020
Sean Faherty | Sep 8, 2020

Fishing licenses aren't offered nor sold on site at Castle Island/ Fort Independence. Same with rods and bait. BYO and you're good to go.

How high are the walls?

James Symonds | Sep 9, 2019
Michael Andryuk | Jan 11, 2022

The height ranges, but the walls are approximately 30 feet.

What time is the tour?

Nataliatravel | Sep 9, 2018
John Hazard | Sep 9, 2018

Every hour, depending on time of year

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