Weston Observatory, Granite observation tower in Manchester, United States.
The Weston Observatory stands 66 feet tall with an octagonal design, featuring stone walls that decrease in diameter toward the upper levels.
James A. Weston, who served as governor of New Hampshire, donated this structure to Manchester in 1897 as a public observation point.
The observatory functions as part of the New England Seismic Network, collecting data about earthquake activity throughout the northeastern United States.
Visitors can access the observatory through multiple trails, with the routes from McIntyre Ski Area and Reservoir Road taking under an hour to walk.
The tower includes narrow windows illuminating an interior circular iron staircase that leads to an open pavilion topped by an octagonal cupola.
Location: New Hampshire
GPS coordinates: 43.00111,-71.43917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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