Fort Worthians lined up early to watch the Fourth of July parade along Main Street.

Every Fort Worthian I met at the Stockyards offered directions and a friendly smile.

During the 19th century, engineers designed polygonal forts to withstand artillery bombardment.

Fort Erie’s waterfront park is a popular spot for locals to watch the sunset over Lake Erie.

Children spent the afternoon building ropes and ramps to reach the tops of the climbing forts.

The children spent the afternoon exploring the climbing fort in the park.

We drove through Fort Wayne on our way to the lake, and the historic downtown surprised us with its lively markets.

During our Zimbabwe tour, we stopped at Fort Victoria to learn about the town's colonial past and its proximity to the Great Zimbabwe ruins.

Fort Lee has become a popular filming location for movies and television series because of its scenic views and proximity to New York City.

Fort Gaines celebrates its annual river festival each spring, drawing visitors to the historic courthouse and waterfront.