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Scargo Hill Observation Tower

Dennis, MA
Ranked #4 of 10 attractions in Dennis
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Kayaking, Shopping
Description: The highest point of land on Cape Cod, the view from this stone observation tower sweeps across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

If you want to look all over the North-side of the Mid-Cape - there is no other place like this, its free and the best at around early sunset More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Small parking lot, short tower climb, long view! Worth the stop. More

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Chatham, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

I love this place. What a view. There are no others like it. More

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cape cod, ma
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The highest point and best kept secret on Cape Cod More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

excellent view atop tower town of dennis should maintain property alittle more graffiti on the interior wall . maybe there should be a volunteer to keep a watch on the place More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

It was so clear on New Year's Day I could see all the way from Provincetown to the Sagamore Bridge. Such a nice, free thing to do! More

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Madison, Mississippi
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

This easy to reach view is well worth the effort. The view on a clear day is fantastic. Others have described the view well and all I have to add is that the top is not the safest place for young children. There were metal stairs installed sometime between that great review from 2006 and my visit today in 2011.... More

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Mid-Atlantic State
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
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Visit this site, try to go at sunset.. The views and the sunsets are amazing. One caution, the steps are spiral and if it is crowded maneuvering up or down with more than one person on them is tricky. Bring binoculars. Interesting birds are all around if you are a bird watcher. More

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2011
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One of the best FREE attractions on the Cape. Having been curious for years, we finally made the trip to Scargo Hill Tower not far from 6A. The tower is very easy to climb. Best viewed on a clear day, the view is stunning! More

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Rutland, Vermont
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011
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The road to the tower was closed with a locked chain across. We parked on the side of the road and walked up a small hill. Easy walk up the stairs to the top of the lighthouse. Great views of Scargo Lake and beyond. Beautiful woods surround the lighthouse. More

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