This star-shaped Civil War fort guards the mouth of Mobile Bay. Climb the ramparts, tour the museum, and catch the ferry to Dauphin Island. The venue names active, reserve, and retired military as free. It says nothing about non-retired veterans, so budget the $8 and ask at the gate. It is a long drive, so make it a full Gulf Shores day.
Before you go
- Fort 8–5, museum 9–4 daily
- Active/reserve/retired mil free: vet status ask
- ~1h50 drive: full Gulf Shores day
What we checked
This one predates the check-date stamp, so we cannot tell you the day. Everything below is what its sources say.
Adult admission is $8, child (ages 6-18) is $5, and a family-of-four bundle is $20. The fort and grounds are open 8 AM-5 PM daily, and the museum is open 9 AM-4 PM.
~1h50 drive: bundle the day
Non-retired veteran discount unclear