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Fort Charlotte

Address: W. Bay St. at Chippingham Rd., New Providence Island

Category: Military Sites
Location: New Providence Island

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Fodor's Review:

Built in 1788, this imposing fort comes complete with a waterless moat, drawbridge, ramparts, and a dungeon, where children love to see the torture device where prisoners were "stretched." Young guides bring the fort to life. (Tips are expected.) Lord Dunmore, who built it, named the massive structure in honor of George III's wife. At the time, some called it Dunmore's Folly because of the staggering expense of its construction. It cost eight times more than was originally planned. (Dunmore's superiors in London were less than ecstatic with the high costs, but he managed to survive unscathed.) Ironically, no shots were ever fired in battle from the fort. It's about 1 mi west of central Nassau. Bring a picnic lunch. The fort and its surrounding 100 acres offer a wonderful view of the cricket grounds, the beach, and the ocean beyond.

Cost: $5
Open: Tours daily 8-4

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