The plan was never realized, though the groundwork was laid by the landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The Trustees for Reservations purchased the resultant pastoral landscape to preserve and protect it for public enjoyment. The 244-acre peninsula shares many of the features found on the harbor islands. Overlooking Hingham Bay, it is formed by two drumlins and has rocky beaches, ledges, cliffs, patches of salt marsh and an area of freshwater marsh. Many of the features of Olmsted's plan for the grounds remain, including gravel paths, formal tree plantings and hedgerows bordering old farm fields.
End offers trails for nature study, cross-country skiing, and, by permission, horseback riding.
A limited amount of parking and toilet facilities are available. An entrance fee is charged. World's End is owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations, a non-profit conservation organizaton. For more information, please go to The Trustees of Reservations website.