Unlike other states around the country, in New York, you won’t often find many remaining ruins that manage to stick around for too long. Most of the time you’ll see abandoned buildings and structures quickly torn down or transformed into something new, yet somehow the ruins of an abandoned 1917 U.S. artillery post still stand out along the waterfront in this one area of New York. Recently receiving a new transformation inside one of the park’s abandoned buildings, find out why you need to visit Fort Tilden before summer’s over.

Used by the U.S. military from 1917 until 1995, the ruins of Fort Tilden have been abandoned on the beaches of New York for over 20 years now.
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Right on the Rockaway Penninsula where you'll find yourself encompassed by views of the ocean and never-ending secluded sandy beaches, the abandoned buildings and structures of Fort Tilden are just a small part of the nearly 27,000 acres that make up the Gateway National Recreation Area.
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But this summer, Fort Tilden's abandoned train garage has become the industrial stage for a unique display of art that draws attention to the base's history.
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A free public art festival from July 1st through September 3rd, 1,500 mirrored steel spheres by artist Yayoi Kusama's Narcissus Garden will be on display for all to see inside the old train garage.
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Giving you the chance to explore an abandoned building in an exclusive way, this summer is officially the perfect time to come explore the ruins of Fort Tilden.
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Accessible by car, reaching Fort Tilden out in New York's Rockaways isn't as hard as you may think. The park is open every day from sunrise until sunset, with plenty of amazing beaches nearby available for swimming and soaking up the sun. So after you spend the day exploring these old ruins, you can cool off in the ocean to create an unforgettable summer day.

How to get here:
210 New York Avenue,
Staten Island, NY 10305

What are your favorite ruins to explore in New York? For more exciting day trips that you can take right here in our state, read about The Cave Boat Tour In New York That Will Bring Out Your Inner Adventurer!

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