Veterans War Memorial Tower — Attraction in Adams

This place is about remembrance- honor and respect; the human sacrifice and price we all pay for any war. This memorial sits on this lofty site, in a beautiful setting, to remind us about those we've lost in service of the state (and nation), and equally, our dedication to one another in that challenging path to peace. Your visit to this memorial, despite the weather, despite your drive, ride, or hike up the mountain, despite your visit to nearby Bascom Lodge, even despite the tower being open or closed, is about you discovering a personal reflection on the solemn meaning of sacrifice to others. Contemplate the inscriptions. If you cannot go inside- see the other reviewers photos of the interior rotunda. In season- attend an interpretive guided tour. Even consider this tribute in the context of other war memorials you've visited elsewhere - all for a purpose, to remember. Take some time to slow down and reflect here. You just may feel the spirit when you wrap your mind around its meaning, in this place, and in the...

The war memorial tower is only open on Saturday and Sunday not during the week. The first time we were there it was closed and the second time it was closed for restoration, this time we came on a Thursday and we looking forward to going into the War Memorial. We still had a nice time. We hope to see alot of fall foliage, it was very muted color. The road to the tower is only open till November and opens sometime in June. Time 9 to 4 daily The lodge has restaurant an restrooms. When it gets very cold up there they put a fire in the fireplace very nice to get warmed up. There is a very very small gift shop as well. The day we went it was very windy and 45 degrees at the top outside. We started out with a temperature at 56 down in the valley. The views were outstanding and you could see for miles in all directions. A great place to ride a bicycle from the bottom to the top. You'll get your workout for sure. There are tons of...

A great memorial at the top, for veterans of the war. Some information plaques to read. You can walk up the stairs in the tower all the way up to see more of a landscape view through the windows. Creepy cement staircase into an easy spiral staircase up. Halfway up there's a break so you can stop and look through very narrow windows and rest or let people pass you. Or go all the way up and see through wider windows. Plaques show you what you're looking at if you're using certain windows. I suggest on the way down the stairs to "hug" the column in the middle as you go, so with your left hand/arm. There's a siderail on the right if you're facing forward, and your left arm either hangs or if you go to brace or support yourself then you touch that column pillar thing naturally and i just went ahead and hugged it lightly as I took each step down. No restrooms in there. Portapottys available closer to the...