Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Address

740 Ft Knox Rd, Prospect, ME 04981, United States

Authority

fortknoxmaine.com

Deskripsi

This 19th-century granite fort features a modern bridge with a 420-ft. observation tower.

Phone

+1 207-469-6553

Website

https://www.fortknoxmaine.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=6643695935357913653

Category

State park, Historical landmark, Museum, Observation deck, Park

Timezone

America/New_York

Rating

4.8

Review Count

3447

About Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory is located at 740 Ft Knox Rd, Prospect, ME 04981, United States. The business is listed under the categories State park, Historical landmark, Museum, Observation deck, and Park. It can be reached by phone at +1 207-469-6553, and its website is https://www.fortknoxmaine.com. The listing holds a rating of 4.8 based on 3,447 reviews. According to the source data, the site is described as a 19th-century granite fort featuring a modern bridge with a 420-ft. observation tower. On-site attributes include wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet; Wi-Fi; public toilets; picnic-friendly grounds; and activities such as hiking, cycling lanes, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a volleyball court. The listing also notes it is good for kids and good for kids' birthdays, dogs are allowed, and parking options include free street parking, a free parking lot, and a paid parking lot. Payment options listed are credit cards, debit cards, and cash only. Reviews on file mention the observatory's height and views, the fort's historical interest, a map provided for the fort layout, a gift shop at the base of the fort, and a range of accessibility notes (the fort is not completely accessible to wheelchairs, while the observatory is described as 100% accessible). Some reviewers also noted fees, including about $33 USD for observatory and Fort Knox admission and a $9 fee.

At a Glance: Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Location Overview

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory is located at 740 Ft Knox Rd, Prospect, ME 04981, United States, with coordinates of 44.5665077 latitude and -68.8042452 longitude. The business is categorized as a state park, park, historical landmark, museum, and observation deck. The source data also lists its categories as USA, State park, Park, Historical landmark, Museum, Observation deck, and Maine. The phone number is +1 207-469-6553, and the website is https://www.fortknoxmaine.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=6643695935357913653. The rating is 4.8 based on 3,447 reviews.

Facilities & Features

Visitor Reviews

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory holds an aggregate rating of 4.8 based on 3,447 reviews. The following ten individual reviews were provided: Jen Hughes rated it 4 and wrote that the observatory is "HIGH AF," that admission for the observatory and Fort Knox was about $33 USD, and that despite being terrified of heights they went up. Tyler Wood rated it 5, describing it as "Very cool place to learn about American History" that "was very informative," noting a map of the Fort with the layout was provided, and advising to plan to spend a couple of hours there because there is so much to see and stop at each of the areas to read about. Julia BALANDINA rated it 5, writing "Absolutely deserves a stop! Stunning views from Observatory - the tallest public bridge observatory in the world!" and noting "an interesting story behind the construction," adding "We even spotted a seal swimming in the river!" Maria Patricia Londoño rated it 5, writing that a visit to Fort Knox "is about more than its famous reputation—it's a chance to experience an important piece of American history," advising "Don't skip the observation deck by the bridge," and describing "The peaceful views are the perfect complement to the visit and make the trip even more memorable." Pinaki Banerjee rated it 5, calling it an "Excellent place to spend 5-6 hours of quality time," describing it as "A 19th Centruy Fort that also offers great view of the river," noting it "Has a very well maintained lawn to enjoy a quite breakfast or lunch," and mentioning "Walk to the gift shop at the base of the Fort to collect …" Amitesh Kumar rated it 5, describing it as "A unique place to be going up to the tallest over bridge observatory," writing "The setup is cool," that it is "Well protected with thick glasses all around on top and good ventilation system to reduce the heat build up," and noting "For 360 view you need to climb stairs …" Nick Scott rated it 5, writing "What a fun stop. 360 degrees of breath taking views of Maine's rugged scenery from the top of tbe observatory. Fort Knox was fun. We were able to roam around freely and enjoyed walking through major hallways, quarters, and dark little passages. Lots of layers to explore." Derek Hodgson rated it 5, writing "Well worth the $9 fee. I've never been to a fort that has almost no restrictions where you can walk. It was a great way to spend a couple hours." Jemlnlx rated it 5, writing "Stumbled upon this gem during our drive back from Bar Harbor to New York City. Located about an hour west of Bar Harbor/Acadia along Route 1. Saw a beautiful bridge and signs for 'Fort Knox' observatory and headed toward that direction." katie8471 rated it 5, writing "This was an incredible day. Exploring the fort and going up in the observatory were very interesting. Fort is not completely accessible to wheelchairs but some parts are. The observatory is 100% accessible." No other review text or rating values were provided in the source data.

Jen Hughes3 weeks ago

★★★★★4.0

Let’s start with the observatory… it’s HIGH AF. Admission for the observatory and Fort Knox was about $33 USD. I’m terrified of heights, but I wanted to be a team player, so up I went. Looking back, I should …

Tyler Wood3 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Very cool place to learn about American History and was very informative. They provided a map of the Fort with the layout. Plan to spend a couple of hours there because there is so much to see and stop at each if the areas to read about how …

Julia BALANDINA2 weeks ago

★★★★★5.0

Absolutely deserves a stop! Stunning views from Observatory - the tallest public bridge observatory in the world! Plus : an interesting story behind the construction. We even spotted a seal swimming in the river! …

Maria Patricia Londoño2 months ago

★★★★★5.0

A visit to Fort Knox is about more than its famous reputation—it's a chance to experience an important piece of American history. Don't skip the observation deck by the bridge. The peaceful views are the perfect complement to the visit and make the trip even more memorable.

Pinaki Banerjee2 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Excellent place to spend 5-6 hours of quality time. A 19th Centruy Fort that also offers great view of the river. Has a very well maintained lawn to enjoy a quite breakfast or lunch. Walk to the gift shop at the base of the Fort to collect …

Amitesh Kumar3 months ago

★★★★★5.0

A unique place to be going up to the tallest over bridge observatory. The setup is cool. Well protected with thick glasses all around on top and good ventilation system to reduce the heat build up. For 360 view you need to climb stairs …

Nick Scotta month ago

★★★★★5.0

What a fun stop. 360 degrees of breath taking views of Maine's rugged scenery from the top of tbe observatory. Fort Knox was fun. We were able to roam around freely and enjoyed walking through major hallways, quarters, and dark little passages. Lots of layers to explore.

Derek Hodgsona month ago

★★★★★5.0

Well worth the $9 fee. I've never been to a fort that has almost no restrictions where you can walk. It was a great way to spend a couple hours.

Jemlnlxa year ago

★★★★★5.0

Stumbled upon this gem during our drive back from Bar Harbor to New York City. Located about an hour west of Bar Harbor/Acadia along Route 1. Saw a beautiful bridge and signs for “Fort Knox” observatory and headed toward that direction. …

katie8471Edited 2 months ago

★★★★★5.0

This was an incredible day. Exploring the fort and going up in the observatory were very interesting. Fort is not completely accessible to wheelchairs but some parts are. The observatory is 100% accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What category is Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory?

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory is categorized as a state park, park, historical landmark, museum, observation deck, and is listed under USA and Maine.

What is the address of Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory?

The address is Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory, 740 Ft Knox Rd, Prospect, ME 04981, United States.

How can customers contact Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory?

Customers can contact Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory by phone at +1 207-469-6553 or through the website at https://www.fortknoxmaine.com/.

What is the rating of Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory?

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory has a rating of 4.8 based on 3447 reviews.

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