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 of Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Overview of Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
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 for Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Open weekends from 9am-5pm Memorial day weekend through Labor Day
Parking at Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Free onsite parking available in lot.
Activities at Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
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Hiking
Explore wooded trails surrounding the monument.
All Activities at Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
- Biking
- Hiking
Facilities at Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
- Picnic tables are available in the summer
Restrictions at Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
- No alcohol
- No littering
More info for Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
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.
