Situated on Oak Hill Drive, just a short distance from Derryfield Park is the Weston Observatory. The observatory is a great place to spend a day out under the sun with its numerous hiking trails and the fantastic view it offers of Manchester’s city skyline. In addition to its lovely recreational opportunities, the observatory itself is an interesting place to visit thanks to its rich history. The very first stone of the observatory was laid on the 7th of September in 1896 and the structure was built to honor the legacy of Concord Railroad civil engineer James Adam Weston. The Weston Observatory stands at 66-feet tall with the highest point of its tower peaking at 360-feet above ground level. Climb to the top of the Weston Observatory to enjoy stunning views of landmarks like Mount Cochorua, Rock Rimmon, Joe English Hill, and Mount Monadnock among others. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Mount Washington.

381 Concord Road, Weston, Massachusetts 02493, Phone: 617-552-8300

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