lookout
look-out
noun
A high place offering an extensive and often scenic view over an area.
"We drove to the lookout point."
noun
A person or place assigned to keep watch for danger or specific events.
"The sailor was on lookout for land."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: observation post, lookout station, observatory, observation tower, outlook, scout, sentinel, spotter, picket, watch, sentry