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Fort Fincastle

Elizabeth Ave, Nassau, New Providence Island
242 356 9085
Ranked #19 of 54 attractions in Nassau
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Castles
Activities: Walking, Group tours/walking tour
Description: The top of this 126-foot fort offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean.
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seattle33
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We stopped off here on our trip around the island. It seems to be a popular stop on the tourist tours. There are many vendors in the parking lot around the fort willing to do a deal with you. The admission fee is $1 and there are great views of the island from the top. The Queens Staircase is also... More

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Middleburg, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I loved this fort. It's a great value if you are fan of visiting old forts and learning a little about the local history. More

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North Central Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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We enjoyed the short tour of the fort and would recommend it (especially if you like history). It was a great value at $1 per person. The guides were very informative and willing to answer any questions. The view of the city is wonderful. More

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VT
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

If you like history, the walk up to the water tower is worth it. Great view and only $1 donation per person to check it out. Straw market at the site so be prepared for it. More

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Kennewick, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Good views and great opportunities for picture taking More

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Muntinlupa, Philippines
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Not much to say here. Be sure to get a tour guide to explain to you the history of the place and show you around (it will take about 10 minutes max and then you are done - that's how small the place is). Otherwise, without the brief tour and explanation, you'll be disappointed that you even bothered to come. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This is a small fort and there isn't much to see. The view from the fort is good and it is right by the Queen's staircase. It is fine to do once, but won't be back. More

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Boston, MA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We enjoyed the history tour -- I think the tour guides might be optional. It lasted about 10 minutes and we each tipped him a dollar -- but it was very informative. He told us about the Queen's Staircase. After our tour, we walked down -- and back up again. It's a 65 steps carved out of limestone that lead... More

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Orlando, Florida
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We've visited plenty of old forts and this one is definately the smallest one we've ever visited. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's the only thing that makes it stand out from any other historic forts on the tourist lists in the Caribbean. When you arrive at Fort Fincastle you're greeted by a couple of men who tell... More

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not much to see in the fort. A tour guide gives a very speedy tour and starts talking at you as soon as you arrive in the fort. Then asks for a tip. It was a $1 to get in so that was good and the view was very nice. More

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