Picture from http://www.capeelizabeth.com/tFort.html
Welcome to one of my favorite places on the planet. Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, ME (located at 1000 Shore Rd). This place is beautiful! Pack a blanket and picnic or just a camera but definitely get to this place at some point in your life. Also, Portland Head Light (the most famous lighthouse in ME) is located on the grounds of Fort Williams.
Entrance is free and there is no fee for parking. On great weather days you may have to park on the street and walk in if the parking lots are full, but that is pretty rare. There are grassy knolls up on the hill where you may find people playing frisbee, flying kites, or just reading a book.
Photo was taken on my trip to Fort Williams June 2009
In 1899 Fort Williams received its name from President McKinley as Cape Elizabeth's first military fort. The Fort was a great asset during WWII, but was officially closed in 1963. More information on the historical landmark can be found on its official website. http://www.capeelizabeth.com/tFort.html
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