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Fort Popham State Historic Site

10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, ME 04562
207-389-1335
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Phippsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Phippsburg, Maine
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

They do need some literature so you can know better what you're seeing. It's in a lovely place and fun to explore. More

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Topsham, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Nice fort, educational. NOT for kids younger than 7 or 8 as the scale of the place is not for kiddos and they'd easily get bored with the educational stuff. Readily adjacent to beach areas that are rarely crowded. Parking leaves something to be desired on busy weekends. More

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Newcastle, Maine, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Hey, just go there and enjoy the views. The grounds are beautiful, even in the middle of winter. I suggest a few hours trip for starters. More

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Rockland, Maine
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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great day to explore! So gorgeous...history in front of you. The only thing I would have to say is that the restrooms/potties weren't out in use at the time, so had to leave earlier than we wanted to. More

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L/A, Maine
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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great historic site to bring kids....lots of exploring opportunities and running around space....also great views More

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Freeport, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Good place to explore and have a picnic on the rocks alongside the ocean. Just down the road is a great beach. More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Tide was in when we were there so the "beach" available to walk on was nearly non existent, but it was just pretty cool to see the Fort still standing. If you're into history, stop by if in the area during regular season and check it out. More

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Harpswell, Maine
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This fort, built during early colonization, has been forgotten historically.  A lovely little spot to tour briefly, think about the past, and maybe have a picnic lunch. More

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Scarborough, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

This place is so much fun to see! Just wish it had more rooms to go into! Go to the beach while you're here, of course!! More

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lowell, ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2009

I love Fort Popham. I love the fact that the locals love it enough to collect donations and have fundraisers to repair the ceilings and second level. It is a gorgeous fort. It stands for our freedom and a bit of our New England history. The connecting beach is beautiful and many times you can catch seals in the channel... More

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