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Prospect Hill Monument

Climb this tower for great views of Boston. Check out the slightly unfamiliar flag flying atop the structure. This was a Betsy Ross original; and on January 1, 1776 the tower was the location of the first American flag flown.

Address
68 Munroe St
Getting there
T: Union Square
Hours
24 hours daily

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.