Myles Standish Monument State Reservation

June 16, 2019 Cloudy/Showers

This was a fun and short excursion for the kids. If you’re in the area visiting Plymouth, it’s well worth your time to head for this tower that commemorates Myles Standish, the military leader of Plymouth Plantation. It’s a 116 feet tall granite monument and was built on Captain’s Hill, the highest point on land that was once owned by Myles.

Once inside the reservation, a long driveway through woods leads to an opening and the hill and monument come into view.

You can go inside and climb the iron staircase up 125 steps, all for free. And when we visited a park ranger sat just inside, happy to answer your questions. Although the stairs are winding and tight, only only one other climber was descending as we rushed up (with the adults huffing a bit).

The views of the surrounding area are lovely and encompass parts of the original Plymouth Colony. Several directions look out over water, as with this view to the east.

This was a fun activity and you get quite a workout. A good addition to your Plymouth plans.

A quick diversion for the kids with rewarding views at the top. I think it’s well worth a visit.
Nice view from the top.
It is a mini attraction, so don’t expect a lot. Only go here if you have other, bigger plans for what to do afterwards.
There was a lot of steps but that was a good thing.
I like the view at the top. It looked beautiful.