Fort Wadsworth
Set directly under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, this historic fort offers scenic trails and panoramic harbor views.
- Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00
- 150 S Weed Rd, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA
- 4.9 (134 reviews)
Description
Spanning 226 acres on the northeastern shore of Staten Island, this is one of the oldest military installations in the nation. Originally built to guard the Narrows against naval invasions, the site preserves its historic fort and batteries within a quiet nature setting. Visitors can trace these defense structures along clean, dog-friendly trails that offer views extending to the Brooklyn and Jersey City skylines.
Good to know
Dog-friendly