Great Blue Hill Observation Tower
Great Blue Hill Observation Tower, Observation tower at Great Blue Hill summit in Milton, United States
The 35-foot stone tower stands at 635 feet above sea level, offering views of Boston Harbor and the Massachusetts South Shore coastline.
Built between 1933 and 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the structure joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The tower represents the conservation efforts of the 1930s, connecting to the larger Blue Hills and Neponset River Reservations system.
Located at coordinates 42.213472, -71.112361, visitors can reach the tower through hiking trails from designated parking areas near Milton.
The tower integrates with Eliot Memorial Bridge through a rubble stone base, creating a unified architectural structure at the hilltop location.
Location: Milton
GPS coordinates: 42.21347,-71.11236
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:08
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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