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Historic Forts

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Battle Canyon

Scott City, Kansas

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Beaufort County Black Chamber Of Commerce

Beaufort, South Carolina

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Beaufort Gazette

Beaufort, South Carolina

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Beaufort General Aviation Airport

Beaufort, South Carolina

This small airport offers chartered flights and general aviation.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Beaufort LRTA

Bluffton, South Carolina

Fares: LRTA fares determined by distance. Call for routes and pick-up sites.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Beaufort Old Burying Ground

Beaufort, North Carolina

Located in the 400 block of Ann Street in Beaufort's Historic District, the oldest of…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Black Rock Fort and Fort Nathan Hale

New Haven, Connecticut

Forts from Revolutionary War (Black Rock) and Civil War (Nathan Hale) command spectacular views of…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Comfort Suites

Bluffton, South Carolina

All suite hotel with sofa/seating area. 78 Suites; 2 jacuzzi suites. Free high speed internet…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Comfort Suites

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Myrtle Beach Comfort Suites is a "brand-new" all suites hotel, carefully planned for the…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Comfort Suites

Anderson, South Carolina

All our rooms are suites including amenities such as iron, ironing board, hair dryer, high…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Comfort Suites Near Myrtle Beach, Sc

Conway, South Carolina

8 miles to the Beach! Comfort Suites has 78 beautifully appointed, comfortable suites including one-room…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Fort Atkinson Preserve

Fayette, Iowa

See 1840s fort buildings, foundations and museum. Military station was used to keep peace between…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Fort Bayard

Silver City, New Mexico

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Fort Bragg

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Named for General Braxton Bragg, who was a native of Warren County who served in…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Fort Branch

Hamilton, North Carolina

Well-preserved star-shaped Confederate earthen fort on Rainbow Banks overlooking the Roanoke River. Annual battle re-enactment…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Fort Bull, Confederate Earthworks

Charleston, South Carolina

By 1863, Fort Bull, the earthwork defense erected by slave labor around the Bee's Ferry…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Fort Chadbourne

Bronte, Texas

Established in Oct. 1852 by elements of 8th Infantry, and named for 2nd Lt. Theodore…

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Fort De Chartres State Historic Site

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Reconstruction of the mid-1700s stone fort that was the base of French control of the…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Four miles and 288 acres of unspoiled beach. Swimming area and concession stand Memorial Day-Labor…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Fort Frederick

Beaufort, South Carolina

Now a part of the grounds of the Naval Hospital, ruins remain of an old…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort Hancock

Highlands, New Jersey

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Fort Hill - Ohio Historical Society

Hillsboro, Ohio

Fort Hill, located off State Route 41 in S. Highland County, contains one of the…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve

Charleston, South Carolina

Documented as the second most important Civil War site in the state, this fort was…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Fort Lee Historic Park

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. Visitor's center with Revolutionary War…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Fort Marcy

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Built in 1846, overlooks Santa Fe, protected U.S. interests. Rampart ruins.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fort San Felipe, Santa Elena, Charlesfort & San Marcos

Beaufort, South Carolina

The Santa Elena/Charlesfort site traces the history of early European settlement of Parris Island and…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Fort San Felipe, Santa Elena, Charlesfort And San Marcos

Parris Island, South Carolina

This site covers the 1562 French settlement known as Charlesfort and the 1566-1587 Spanish village…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Fort Union National Monument

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Built 1852-91 to guard Sata Fe Trail.

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Fort Washita Historic Site

Durant, Oklahoma

Ruins of 1842 US Fort. Hosts Civil War to WWII Reenactments and Rendezvous.

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Help Our Preservation Effort (H.O.P.E.)

Hope, New Jersey

Guided walking tours of the Village of Hope. Open June-Oct. the first and second Sat.

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Historic Fort Gaines

Dauphin Island, Alabama

As Admiral Farragut's fleet of 14 frigates and four iron-clad monitors prepared to engage Forts…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Historic Fort Meigs

Perrysburg, Ohio

William Henry Harrison built Fort Meigs on the Maumee River in 1813 to protect northwest…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Historic Fort Stockton

Fort Stockton

Typical frontier military post established 1858 as Camp Stockton; abandoned in 1886. Fort consisted of…

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Historic Fort Supply

Woodward, Oklahoma

Five remaining buildings from the army-era at Fort Supply have been restored to their appearance…

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Historical Fort Kearny State Park

Kearney, Nebraska

In its 23 years as a military post, Fort Kearny came to symbolize westward expansion…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Kure Beach, North Carolina

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, is one of three state-owned aquariums. Renovated…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Old Stone Fort

Nacogdoches, Texas

The museum is housed in a 1936 replica, built on a new site, of Don…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

SMU in Taos at Fort Burgwin

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Reconstructed 1850s cavalry fort.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Southern Comfort Kitchen

Greensboro, North Carolina

Wholesome country-style cooking with breakfast served all day.

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The Post

Marathon

Located five miles south of town on the Post Road lies what remains of old…

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