Address
Crescent St., Duxbury, MA 02332
Phone
General park information
(508) 747-5360
- This page, Myles Standish Monument State Reservation, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Details
Overview
High atop Captain's Hill, 200 feet above sea level, stands the Myles Standish Monument, a 116-foot granite shaft crowned by a 14-foot statue of Captain Myles Standish, military leader of Plymouth Colony. When the tower is open, visitors can climb 125 steps to a small viewing area at the top. The monument offers a panoramic view of the South Shore-church spires, several 19th-century lighthouses, Duxbury Beach, Plymouth Harbor, and the Blue Hills.
Hours
Open weekends from 9am-5pm Memorial day weekend through Labor Day
Parking
Free onsite parking available in lot.
Activities
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Hiking
Explore wooded trails surrounding the monument.
All Activities
- Biking
- Hiking
Facilities
- Picnic tables are available in the summer
Restrictions
- No alcohol
- No littering
More info
Climb to the top of Myles Standish Monument
The monument is open to the public during summer months (check above for hours).
Climb the 125-step granite monument that overlooks Plymouth Harbor. At the top of the monument, enjoy a panoramic view of Southeastern Massachusetts, from the Blue Hills to Cape Cod.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rain and heavy winds will close the monument.
- The monument is not wheelchair accessible.
