8 Must-See Spots at Fort Point National Historic Site You Can’t Miss

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The Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoint

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The Casemates

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The Barbette Tier

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The Powder Magazine

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The Sally Port

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The Theater Room

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The Lighthouse

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The Parade Ground

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