Fort Gaines Tours

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Fort Gaines had an important defensive role over the years. Now a historic site, you can just imagine some of the scenes its mighty walls have witnessed.

This history-filled fortress is situated in Dauphin Island, a destination that has so much on offer! Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island Beaches, and Dauphin Island Public Beach are other interesting sightseeing choices nearby when you're done at Fort Gaines.

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Comfort Suites Mobile

Comfort Suites Mobile

2.5 out of 5
per person
Jun 21 - Jun 24
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Mobile (MOB)
8.4/10 Very Good! (572 reviews)
We only had 3 towels in the room and could not get anymore until we turned those in, 2:30am smoke detecters battery started foing out and front desk could not get another one. So after listening to the beeping all night the maintenance guy opened the door at 6:30am while we were sleeping.

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West I-65/Airport Blvd

Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West I-65/Airport Blvd

3 out of 5
per person
Jun 21 - Jun 24
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Mobile (MOB)
8.4/10 Very Good! (581 reviews)
Very nice property. Clean, roomy, comfortable beds.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024

Malaga Inn

Malaga Inn

2.5 out of 5
Mobile Central Business District
per person
Jun 21 - Jun 24
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Mobile (MOB)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The inn reminded me of a “bed and breakfast” with its furniture and ambiance. Wish we had arrived earlier and before dark as the courtyard space was lovely. I’d like to enjoy a glass of wine there in the evening or a cup of coffee in the morning. But we were there only for the night. Baseboard by the shower was in very poor shape with insulation visible. Looked like the bathroom may not be finished? We called the desk because we couldn’t get Wi-Fi - we were told they were having trouble because of power failures in the area and only the office had Wi-Fi. No microwave or mini fridge, but I believe that was stated. Easy parking in the adjacent lot.

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Reviews of Fort Gaines

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4/5 - Good

Jen
Mar 16, 2019

Have your walking shoes on! Very cool, great views all around the fort.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 29, 2018

Give yourself plenty of time, it’s a large area to explore and check out. Awesome for history buffs!

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