I think they should let visitors walk up freely, and donate as much as they want and can. That way parents wouldn't have to wait downstairs and only let their kids go up and enjoy the view. Such places of civic importance and educational value should be open to the public and affordable.
The tower is beautiful and well maintained, the views are probably great and the staff is knowledgeable. Yet the prices are too high, even with the offer of $30 per family, that's not reasonable for a short visit of 10-15 minutes. There's only one person working there, no movie and no elevator.
Really great iconic Portland spot, meticulously restored. Go if only for the views, but there's much more: fascinating architectural and engineering history and a great story about Portland in the age of sail. On a clear day it's not to be missed. On a cloudy day it's still worth the trip (but way better to wait for visibility)
Nice view of the city and the surroundings. However it was very simple experience and not really worth 10$ per adult. Also they have removed the telescope that people used to look at signals from the ship. So that was a little disappointing... I had a much better experience for 15$ at Portland museum of art.
I think this is a great way to start a trip to Portland. The tour gives you a sense of the city's history and the view from the top of the Observatory provides a good overview of the city's layout. The price of admission is very reasonable and it helps preserve an important monument.
Over 200 years old. The last remaining maritime observatory in the country. Definitely worth a visit.
Portland Observatory is a US Museum based in Portland, Maine. Portland Observatory is located at 138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA.
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