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Fort Sumner

Fort Sumner is a fort in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

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Fort Sumner: 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 Fort Sumner

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 Fort Sumner — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.95540, -77.12400. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fort Sumner open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Fort Sumner?

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

    What are the places to visit near Fort Sumner?

    Nearby: Glen Echo Park Aquarium (sanctuary, 2 km), Dalecarlia Reservoir (lake, 2 km), Kryptos (attraction, 2 km), Glen Echo Park (park, 2 km), Clara Barton National Historic Site (sanctuary, 2 km), Fort Marcy (fort, 3 km).

    Is Fort Sumner worth visiting?

    Fort Sumner is listed as a notable fort in District of Columbia on Spotwander.