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Notable fort · Kenton, Kentucky

Batthery Bates

Batthery Bates is a fort in Kenton, Kentucky.

Batthery Bates: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Batthery Bates

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Batthery Bates — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.07355, -84.54482. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Batthery Bates open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Batthery Bates yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Batthery Bates?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Batthery Bates?

    Nearby: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (church, 4 km), Cincinnati (church, 5 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (sanctuary, 5 km), National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (museum, 5 km), Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains (church, 5 km), Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building (fort, 5 km).

    Is Batthery Bates worth visiting?

    Batthery Bates is listed as a notable fort in Kentucky on Spotwander.