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  Fort Monroe is a wonderful place to visit. If you are a history buff, nature lover or simply looking for a good meal, a day at Fort Monroe is unlike any other.
  About Fort Monroe
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  Dine, Shop, Stay
  Explore Fort Monroe’s top-rated restaurants.
  
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  National Park Service
  Fort Monroe has received several national designations to celebrate and protect this area’s important heritage.
Things to Do
- Experience Historic Sites
  Its 400-plus years of rich history have made Fort Monroe a unique and diverse place to explore. Surrounded by water, the location has long been chosen by military forces as a strategic point from which to protect our country.
  Visitor & Education Center
  Casemate Museum
  1619 African Landing Memorial
  Illuminating Shadows
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  Fort Monroe has Breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay, a lovely waterfront landscape and plenty of open space to accommodate both large and intimate guest lists.
  Weddings
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  Rules & Regulations
  
  Outdoor Fun
  
  Beaches
  
  RV Park
  
  Picnic Areas
  
  Fishing Pier
  
  Marina
  
  Continental Park
  
  Paradise Ocean Club
  
  Walking & Biking
  
  Eco Tourism
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- Discover
  For at least 400 years, the point of land known as Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay
  History Timeline
  
  Research & Collections
  The Fort Monroe Authority collects and cares for objects and archival materials representing the history of the inhabitants of the land currently occupied by the Authority.
  
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  Fort Monroe offers many programs and tours for you to experience both in person and virtually.
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Fort Monroe, VA 23651
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The North Gate Sally Port is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to an oversized vehicle trying to access the Inner Fort. Pedestrians and vehicles that need access to the Inner Fort should use the Main Gate or East Gate Sally Ports. Please note the height restrictions for vehicles on these 2 access points to the Inner Fort before entering the Inner Fort.

Groups of 10 or more people, please call us at 757 690-8181 or email us at visit@FortMonroe.org for group visit arrangements.