Montpelier, Vermont: Hubbard Tower
Built to give the people of Montpelier a scenic view, the rocky Hubbard Tower looks like a leftover from a Viking invasion.
Hubbard Park
- Address:
- Parkway St., Montpelier, VT
- Directions:
- Hubbard Park. North side of the city. From Hwy 12 turn east onto Pearl St., then right onto Winter St., which ends at the Park entrance. Continue driving until you get to the Tower Loop Trail, park, then walk.
- Admission:
- Free
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Off the beaten path, you'll find a beautiful rock tower. Go to Hubbard Park, then walk the path 10 minutes to the tower (Go as far as GPS will take you in the park). You can climb to the top and see panoramic views of the mountains of Vermont.
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The Tower looks like it was built by Vikings, but it opened in 1930. Workers spent 15 years stacking and mortaring its rocks. It's as tall as a five-story building.