Outdoor Recreation: Parks

Fort Constitution Historic Site (State Park)

URL: http://www.nhstateparks.com/fortconstitution.html
Address: Route 1B, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: (603) 436-1552

At US Coast Guard Station. Originally Fort William and Mary, a British stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbor, on December 14, 1774, colonists captured the fort in one of the first overt acts against the King of England. Only the base of the walls remain from the fort, which was built in the 1600s, then reconstructed in 1808. Interpretive panels are located throughout the park. No pets.Activities: Self-guided walking trail.Amenities: NoneFee: NoneOperation Schedule: NoneAcreage: 2 acresWaterfront: Atlantic OceanNumber of Campsites: None