Fort at Number 4
The Fort at Number 4 was a mid-18th century stockade fortification protecting Plantation Number 4, the northernmost British settlement along the Connecticut River in the Province of New Hampshire until after the French and Indian War. Its address is in Charlestown. For mild weather, aim for May to September (68–81°F highs).
A museum inside Charlestown
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
Springfield is the nearest base
Springfield is 4 miles northwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 96 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Fort at Number 4
The Fort at Number 4 was a mid-18th century stockade fortification protecting Plantation Number 4, the northernmost British settlement along the Connecticut River in the Province of New Hampshire until after the French and Indian War. It was located in the present-day town of Charlestown, New Hampshire. A recreation of the fort, dating to 1960, now functions as an open-air museum, and was added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in July 2020.
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- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Rooms near Fort at Number 4
The closest lodging is in Chester (13) and Springfield (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort at Number 4 | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | in town | — | — | 4,924 | $228K | A |
| Chester 24% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 15 min | 13 2 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,955 | $233K | A+ |
| Springfield | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 8,881 | $192K | B− |
| Weathersfield | 10 mi north | 15 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 campgrounds | 2,809 | $253K | A |
| Ludlow 68% vacation homes | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 22 10 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,134 | $370K | — |
| Rockingham | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,697 | $211K | — |
| Claremont | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,032 | $205K | C |
| Ludlow 38% vacation homes | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 767 | $304K | — |
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Beyond Fort at Number 4
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
Big draw63 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
32 mi MountainMount Monadnock
61 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
61 mi LakeLake George
57 mi MountainMount Greylock
31 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
62 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
65 mi LandmarkFort William HenryPhoto credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Fort at Number 4 in questions
Is Fort at Number 4 in Charlestown?
Yes. It’s inside Charlestown, NH.
When is the best time to visit Fort at Number 4?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is Fort at Number 4 from Boston?
About 96 miles southeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort at Number 4?
Lebanon Municipal (LEB), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort at Number 4?
Chester (10 mi, 13 places to stay), Springfield (4 mi, 6 places to stay) and Weathersfield (10 mi, 9 places to stay).
What locals in Charlestown say
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Charlestown’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.