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Hancock Tower

200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

Featured Review : High in the sky, the John Hancock Building boasts that it is the best place to see Boston. At 740 feet above the heart of Boston, the building is the tallest one in all of New England. It is also well-know for its asth...See Full Review

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John Hancock Tower - update

  • 1 out of 5 stars by Foxboro Marmot from Foxboro, Massachusetts
  • July 24, 2003
Quote: Many guide books and even entries on Igougo mention the observatory atop Boston's John Hancock Tower. Unfortunately, the tower has been closed to visitors since 9/11/01 and will not reopen. Rumor around town is that top executives at Hancock have... Read the full Hancock Tower review

From journal Boston Bests

John Hancock Observatory

John Hancock Observatory
Quote: We encountered much interesting history on the observation deck of the 60-floor John Hancock Tower, a sparkling mirror-glass skyscraper in Copley Square in Boston's historic Back Bay. It's probably the best place to get an overall view of Boston.... Read the full Hancock Tower review

From journal Touring HISTORIC BOSTON

Hancock Tower

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Cimarron from Wellesley, Massachusetts
  • April 25, 2002
Hancock Tower
Quote: The John Hancock Tower is the tallest building in New England, however, the 60th floor observatory that used to be open to the public has been closed since 9/11. It's still worth going, as this I.M. Pei designed building is still awe-inspiring, even... Read the full Hancock Tower review

From journal Boston's Best Views

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John Hancock Observatory

  • 4 out of 5 stars by aussiemate from Melbourne, Australia
  • August 7, 2001
John Hancock Observatory
Quote: High in the sky, the John Hancock Building boasts that it is the best place to see Boston. At 740 feet above the heart of Boston, the building is the tallest one in all of New England. It is also well-know for its asthetically-pleasing... Read the full Hancock Tower review

From journal Boston - not just fish and Baked Beans