Berkeley, California
Sather Tower, commonly known as the Campanile, is the most recognizable landmark on the UC Berkeley campus. It is the third-tallest bell and clock tower in the world.
Observation deck with 360-degree views; carillon concerts (daily); dinosaur fossils stored in the base.
Ride the elevator to the top; listen to the carillon bells; see the fossils in the lobby.
Year-round.
Admission fee for elevator.
Observation deck; gift shop nearby.
Carillon concerts happen daily at noon. The view is one of the best in the Bay Area.
UC Berkeley Campus; Doe Library.