World's End, Peninsula in Hingham, United States.
The 251-acre World's End contains four drumlins, including Pine Hill and Planter's Hill, with tree groves and fields attracting grassland birds.
Frederick Law Olmsted designed World's End for residential development in 1889, but the planned houses were never constructed on this coastal land.
The peninsula integrates into the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area while maintaining its natural character through conservation efforts.
Visitors can access 4.5 miles of walking paths with entrance fees of 8 dollars on weekends and 6 dollars on weekdays.
The site was considered for both the United Nations headquarters and a nuclear power plant before becoming a protected natural area.
Location: Hingham
GPS coordinates: 42.26725,-70.87933
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:46
Massachusetts offers a range of locations beyond Boston and Cape Cod that receive fewer visitors. In the western part of the state, stone tower lookouts rise above forested hills, while waterfalls are located within state forests. Historic buildings from the 19th century stand in smaller communities, and gardens featuring native plant species are open to the public. The coastal region includes lighthouses on rocky points and beaches away from main travel routes. A museum houses a walk-through glass globe, geological formations show traces of past ice ages, and Victorian houses document different architectural styles. These places often require specific planning as they lie away from typical tourist routes.
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