Perched on a bluff overlooking Lake Ontario, Old Fort Niagara is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most popular attractions in the Niagara area. The fort was first built in 1726, and one of its structures holds the honor of being the oldest building on the Great Lakes.

Much of the fort has been carefully restored to its original 18th century appearance, but it also features some architecture and fortifications from the late 1700s and even the 1800s. The site is open to visitors throughout the year, and daily programs include film presentations, musket demonstrations, and guided or self-guided tours.

Old Fort Niagara, Fort Niagara State Park, Porter, NY 14174, Phone: 716-745-7611, Facebook

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