# Battery Harris East > Concrete casements built in 1941 protect large 16-inch guns installed in 1921, set within a fort with military history dating back to the War of 1812. Wooden steps lead to a raised platform offering fantastic views of city and ocean. The site features historic gun batteries similar to those at Fort Hancock and forms part of a national park system since 1970. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BatteryHarrisEast - Address: Fort Tilden, Breezy Point, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Friday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Sunday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM - Phone: +17183544606 - Google rating: 4.5 (36 reviews) ## What people say - "The deck offers the best surrounding views of the city and ocean." - "The deck offers the best surrounding views of the city and ocean." ## Good to know - Admission is free, making it accessible for all visitors. - Guided tours are available on weekends, providing deeper insights into the fort's history. - Parking is available on-site, but it can fill up quickly during weekends. - The site is wheelchair accessible, with paths leading to key areas. - Special events are held throughout the year, including reenactments and educational programs. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.