The Bay State offers beautiful vistas in just about every part of the state whether it’s ocean views from atop a large dune or views from the summit of a mountain. Within Blue Hills Reservation, Eliot Tower in Massachusetts treats visitors to a bird’s eye view of both the Blue Hills and the Boston City skyline. From atop this tower, you’ll get to take in some of the best scenery in the state.
The Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre state park covering parts of Milton, Quincy, Canton, Braintree, Randolph, and Dedham. Within this park, you will find 125 miles of hiking trails making it the perfect place to escape from city life.
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Several hikes within the Blue Hills Reservation lead to Eliot Tower, aka the Great Blue Hill Observation Tower. Standing 35 feet tall, this tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933-1944.
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Eliot Tower is located close to the top of Great Blue Hill by both the Eliot Memorial Bridge and the Great Blue Hill Weather Observatory at the summit. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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After a fairly tough hike to the tower, visitors can enter the stone structure and climb a set of stairs to the top. Efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views!
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From the top of the tower, you can marvel at the Boston city skyline, Boston Harbor, and the South Shore from afar. There are few places to get views like this in the Bay State!
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With 270-degree views, you can also take in the scenery of the Blue Hills. No matter the season, the views are breathtaking from Eliot Tower.
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Among the trails that lead to Eliot Tower are the Skyline Trail, Blue Hills Trail, and Wolcott Path. You can choose the trail that’s best for you.
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Have you ever taken in the views from Eliot Tower in Massachusetts? If so, please tell us all about it and share any photos in the comments. And for those of you who enjoy all things nature around the Bay State, feel free to join our Massachusetts Nature Lovers Facebook group.
If you enjoy views from the top, consider a hike to an observation tower at Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts.
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Address: Eliot Tower - Great Blue Hill, Eliot Tower, Summit Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA
