Fort Mifflin Philadelphia

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Doug from Philadelphia

""Fort Mifflin" in Philadelphia is a place even most locals don't know about! It's one of the few star forts in the Mid Atlantic. I urge you, just go there."

Even most locals don't know about this place! If you flew into the Philadelphia Airport then you most likely flew right over the fort. I only went to it because I flew over it so many times I told myself I needed to check it out!

Fort Mifflin is an unusual place. It is beautiful and well kept and you are transported to the 1770s. Until, that is, a gigantic airplane flies nearly over the top of you. So you have this mix of Revolutionary war and modern day technology.

For me, bringing a lunch to Fort Mifflin and laying down and watching the airplanes overhead knowing that you are in one of the few star forts in the Mid Atlantic is a great way to spend an afternoon. You can also walk into the small woods behind the Fort and walk the Delaware River on nice days.

I rarely see anyone else there so most of the time I have the place to myself or the friends that I have brought with me.

I urge you, if you have time and a means of transportation, to get out of the city, by just 5-10 minutes, and take in this near forgotten piece of history and beauty.

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Philadelphia Spotter Doug

About me I do a lot of things. My day differs greatly from one to the next, which I love. I have a number of jobs: I have a traveling corporate job, and help building houses are my two umbrellas. I enjoy cramming my day and trying to get the most out of each one. I would be considered an aggressive traveler as I like to see tons of things which typically leads to little sleep. I enjoy films, reading, meeting new people, and trying new things. I also love to tell stories about my travels. All in all I would say I try my best to appreciate my life and make the mos...

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Oct 4, 2025

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