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Fort Preble is a tourist attraction in South Portland, ME.

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Tatiana Hoover
Tatiana Hoover -Google user
2 months ago
The buildings are there’s, and it’s a great place to walk around, but not much else. I do love there old buildings! Some of Fort Preble's original early 20th Century brick buildings (including officers' quarters, barracks and a fire station) remain and are in a...Read More
Stephen Priest
Stephen Priest -Google user
9 months ago
Located next to Spring Point Ledge Light 🕯️ and on the campus of Southern Maine Community College, this deteriorating and partially fenced off historical fort can be a bit of a challenge to explore. There is a path through a small woods that takes you...Read More
Phet
Phet -Google user
7 months ago
Very beautiful place to go for a walk and no fee it a free place for everyone Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No
Rōbi Ventures (Rōbi Ventures)
Rōbi Ventures (Rōbi Ventures) -Google user
2 years ago
This Fort is located on the campus of SMCC and parking is limited. If school is in session, there would likely not be any parking available as it’s all campus parking. We enjoyed walking around the area and seeing everything. There is also a lighthouse...Read More
maryellen hussey
maryellen hussey -Google user
a year ago
Fenced off unable to walk it. But fun to see and walk near. Lighthouse walk has large stones but need to have good mobility to walk it. Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No
Erik Teichmann
Erik Teichmann -Google user
4 years ago
A great spot for ocean views, and a small amount of history. For someone who knows what they're looking for, I'm sure that the remains of the fort are very interesting. there isn't a lot in the way of signage or anything to tell you...Read More
Bev Stevens
Bev Stevens -Google user
7 years ago
Plan to take your time to enjoy this area. I would like to see it kept cleaner and scrub grasses mowed to provide more space for flower gardens, however the wild flowers that grow in the unmaintained area are rather pretty. The light house can...Read More
Rachel McKnight
Rachel McKnight -Google user
5 months ago
You can see the Spring Point Ledge light from this location, however if you want to get to the lighthouse, it's around the corner. Stairs are steep & small, so if you have walking difficulty, be very careful. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No
Christina Michaud
Christina Michaud -Google user
5 months ago
Very walkable campus. A lot of different parking options, parks and historical sites to see. Please note the breakwater is a little difficult to walk so could be dangerous for anyone unstable or handicapped.
sheryl bishop
sheryl bishop -Google user
5 months ago
Nice little place to watch the sailboats go by and see the lighthouse and fort ruins. Parking is pretty hard to find at certain times of the day however Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No

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