Fort Macon State Park
add photosFort Macon offers public access to the surf, sun and sand of the Crystal Coast—as well as a historic landmark. Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, one of a series of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, the park is surrounded on three sides by water—the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound. This area of undisturbed natural beauty is the perfect place to explore salt marches and estuaries vital to the coastal ecosystem.
The park is also home to a Civil War fort with a history as intricate and unique as the waterways of the sound. Visit Fort Macon to enjoy the land's natural beauty and soak up some history.
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"Nice historic adventure"
This is an awesome place to take the kids for an educational adventure. It is fun seeing the old cannons and the fort itself. Join one of the tours to learn about the history and it is well worth it. My boys enjoyed their time at the fort they played and pretended to be soldiers. Also the view is amazing!
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"Love Fort Macon"
A lot has changed at fort macon since i was a little girl visiting there but even though its in the area that we live in, it never gets old to go walk threw the fort on a self guided tour. the new additions include everything from a visitors center which doubles as the souvenir shop and an area to see other things they have on display. They have some of the rooms of the fort now set up in the fort itself as to the living conditions of how they were back when the old civil war fort was actively used. Its a must see for whomever comes to the NC coast to check out. You wont be sorry you did. If you take a walk across the parking area, you can also go out onto the beach of just enjoy looking at the water from the observation deck they have added.
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"Deafening Musket-firing Demonstration"
Fort Macon State Park is one of the most popular attractions here. The fort is a massive, five-sided fortress constructed in 1826 to protect the region against foreign attacks. It was seized from Union forces at the start of the Civil War and changed hands several times over the course of the war. Fort Macon served as a federal prison for nearly a decade after the Civil War and was garrisoned for use during World War II.
Rangers present programs on a daily basis during vacation seasons, including a deafening musket-firing demonstration. They also conduct tours of the fort, or you can tour it yourself with the help of push-button tapes and mannequin displays. Some parts of the fort, including the commandant’s quarters, have been restored to their wartime condition.
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"Step Back in Time"
This Civil War era fort is free to explore. Rooms have been recreated to show living quarters and cooking areas. There is a bookstore for souvenirs. In the summer there are free outdoor concerts. I don't believe the fort is handicapped accessible as there are stairs leading down into the fort.
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"Visit in cooler weather"
The fort is a great place to visit, but quite miserable in the summertime. Visit the fort to learn some history and see how the military lived. The park has a large restroom and picnic tables. The parking lot can get very crowded, and sometimes traffic is diverted to another parking lot, which is a good walking distance away. The beach area at Fort Macon's park is a huge draw. However, swimming is discouraged in some areas due to the current in the intercoastal waterway.
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"atlantic beach"
We go to fort macon at atlantic beach at least two to three times a year, there's outside showers, a ramp where you can walk onto the beach w/out having to walk thru much sand. There's a concession stand during peak season and plenty of parking. the beach also has a bodyguard on duty during the peak season.
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"History leasons"
Fort Macon has a lot of history. Take a tour of the fort and see the different rooms, cannons, and hear the history of the fort. See the beautiful view of the ocean from the fort. Would recommend older children who can experience the history and value of the place.
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"Fort Macon State Park"
This confederate war fort has cannons to touch and rooms to explore. There are uniforms and furniture. There are movies and sound bites of letters written home. After you tour the Fort enjoy a picnic on the beach while you watch the ships and dolphins swim by.
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