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Myles Standish Monument State Reservation

Address

Crescent St., Duxbury, MA 02332

Phone

General park information (508) 747-5360
Dogs Allowed
Historic site

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.

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.

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