Poet's Seat Tower, Greenfield
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Poet's Seat Tower is a 1912 sandstone observation tower, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. It was so named to honor a long tradition of poets being drawn to the spot, in particular, the local poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman. By 1850, the location was referred to as "Poet's Seat" by Tuckerman in a surviving herbarium entry for November 10 of that year. ()
Coordinates: 42°35'42"N, 72°35'11"W
Day trips
Poet's Seat Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: General Pierce Bridge, Arts Block, East Main-High Street Historic District, Leavitt–Hovey House.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Poet's Seat Tower?
Nearby attractions include East Main-High Street Historic District, Greenfield (18 min walk), Leavitt–Hovey House, Greenfield (21 min walk), Arts Block, Greenfield (23 min walk).
How to get to Poet's Seat Tower by public transport?
The nearest stations to Poet's Seat Tower:
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- John W. Olver Transit Center (25 min walk)
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- Greenfield (26 min walk)