Get Afraid of Boston Skywalk Observatory

Skywalk Observatory Highlights

• Take in the historic architecture of Boston from 50 stories up.
• Incredible views of Fenway Park, Hancock Tower and Harvard University.
• Dining and Gift Shops in the Prudential Center.
• The opportunity to place your forehead on expensive binoculars.

Listen to a similar episode of Man Afraid of Everything

What to Fear

Heights, crowds, and elevators. There is no bathroom at the top.

Prudential Skywalk - Looking out the Skywalk windows by Bill Damon, Flickr, CC BY 2.0
Boston Skyline from Prudential Skywalk at Sunset by Bill Damon, Flickr, CC BY 2.0
Fenway Park and Kenmore Square from the Prudential Skywalk at Sunset  by Bill Damon, Flickr, CC BY 2.0
 

Overview

Take in the Boston skyline and the Charles River from a unique vantage point high above the historic city.  Located on the 50th floor of the The Prudential Tower, the Skywalk Observatory features a 360 degree view, audio tours, and interactive exhibits. See the entire city on a sunny day or witness an awe-inspiring sunset beyond Fenway Park.

What’s the worst that could happen?

Your heart could start racing and you could get dizzy. What if it’s cloudy and you can’t see anything? What if it turns out you’re actually afraid of heights? Will the view make you nauseous? What if you catch a cold and feel miserable that day? What if it’s too expensive? What if Prudential gets bought out by Nutella and they rename it Nutella Castle? What if the Boston Red Sox’s Green Monster is an actual monster?

Get Afraid

Are you brave enough to ask a stranger to take your picture?

Additional Info

• No bathrooms at the top!
• Expect weekend and holiday crowds.
• Arrive early or stay late for less crowds.

Address

800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

Visit the official website for current hours and attraction information.

Website: skywalkboston.com

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