Observatory tower is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Summer hours are extended to 6 pm in July and August!

A one-minute ride on the fastest elevator in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont will take you to the top of the tallest public bridge-observatory in the world. The others are in China, Slovakia and Thailand. The observatory opened in May 2007 and has proved to be a very popular attraction. The beauty of the Penobscot River and surrounding  countryside is immediately apparent as the elevator door slides open to a dizzying view from 420 feet up. Ascend two more levels up to find 360 degrees views, complete with  identification panels showing you how to locate nearby mountains, lakes and towns.

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NEW SUMMER HOURS: Due to the popularity of the observatory, summer hours will be extended in 2009!

July 1–August 31
9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily