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Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Breezy Point

This rewilded military post is all crumbling bunkers, windswept dunes, and a secluded beach that feels miles from the city—trails wind through maritime forests to abandoned batteries and the Atlantic.

Secluded beach escape
Abandoned military ruins
Maritime forest trails
Birdwatching haven

Tips

🐕dogs allowed during off-season months
👀climb Battery Harris East for 360° views
🏊no lifeguards—swim at your own risk

Fort Tilden (Gateway National Recreation Area)

Breezy Point, NY 11697, USA