With World’s End, located in Hingham, MA, it seems that the second time’s the charm. This was actually not the first time I tried to travel to Hingham to take photos for my website. The first time that I tried to go there, I was halfway to Boston before I realized that you needed to purchase tickets prior to visiting due to COVID limits. And, of course, they were all sold out. This time, though, I made sure to purchase them a day early and was able to secure my time slot. So, instead of making the same mistake as me, please make sure to get your tickets a day in advance at the very least.
What is World’s End? This hidden gem has some interesting origins. For those of you familiar with Easton architecture, the park was designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. You may also be familiar with some of his other landscaping work--for example, New York’s Central Park and the Capitol in D.C.
The hills that dot the landscape of World’s End were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. World’s End used to be an island, but farmers drained the swampy marshes and cleared the trees to grow crops. Centuries later, in the late 1800s a Bostonian businessman named John Brewer bought the land for farming. You can still walk along the carriage trails that were built under his ownership. Interestingly enough, the land was also considered as a potential site for the U.N., but NYC was later chosen.
World’s End is an amazing spot to walk around,especially during the summer. Located right along the water, the rolling hills and blue skies are the perfect setting for a relaxing day in the Boston Harbor Islands.
There are plenty of beautiful flowers that are in bloom, specifically these gorgeous cherry blossom trees which I made sure to snap a few hundred photos of.
Another reason to visit World’s End is the great view of the Boston skyline. There are a few great viewing points throughout the park. One, which is pictured below, leads you through a field of thorns, which I would strongly recommend against. Another less perilous viewing location is at the top of one of the four major hills spread throughout the area. Especially on a clear, sunny day, you are able to get an amazing view of Boston.
Overall, this is one spot you do not want to miss. Perfect for a leisurely stroll, World’s End is a great spot to check out over summer break.
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