Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Peaceful place for a picnic lunch

The visitor center was closed when we were there, so we walked the trails and used picnic tables for a lunch break. There were restrooms available. We enjoyed the peacefulness and views of the mountai...

Peaceful place for a picnic lunch

The visitor center was closed when we were there, so we walked the trails and used picnic tables for a lunch break. There were restrooms available. We enjoyed the peacefulness and views of the mountai...

Visitor center visit only

Wow!!! So much to learn. So much to see. Very knowledgeable people. We were there before the buses started running so didn't make it to the top. But was well worth the visit to see the giant tele...

Visitor center visit only

Wow!!! So much to learn. So much to see. Very knowledgeable people. We were there before the buses started running so didn't make it to the top. But was well worth the visit to see the giant tele...

Awe inspiring

The story of this and the site are both extraordinary. You do need to be prepared for a narrow and windy road. You will be driven on the tightest curves but if this makes you nervous don't go to the...