Things to do & places to visit in Milton, Massachusetts, United States

Milton city in Massachusetts, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 20:04.

Top things to do (13)

Top places to visit (15 attractions)

5.0 Eustis Estate Museum (41 reviews)
- Great Domestic Architecture, still intact
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Eustis Estate is open for self guided tours with two guided tours per day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on our website. See more..
5.0 Fruit Center Marketplace (3 reviews)
- MARKET WITH TOP-QUALITY FOODS
Speciality & Gift Shops

On vacation in Massachusetts visiting with a friend, we went to the Fruit Center Marketplace as we headed back from the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. The Fruit Center Marketplace is both a small shopping plaza and a store selling produce with seafood and meat concessions, plus gourmet foods. We shopped at CVS first and then the Fruit Center. The displays were arranged just so. All the produce at the Fruit Center was top quality. We each got bananas. My friend also got other items. We’d previously been to The Plate which is a restaurant upstairs. There’s also a clothing store named Shop the Cue. We rate the Fruit Center Marketplace at 5.0. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
5.0 Milton Public Library (1 review)
- Excellent Events (Oh Yeah, there's a lot of books too)
Libraries

First of all, a note: the image shown for the Milton Public Library is incorrect. I'm writing this in quarantine and can't get a good picture, but the image shown is a private residence. That aside, the library is amazing for more than just books. They host events for all ages, from babies to seniors. See more..
5.0 Mary M.B. Wakefield Estate and Arboretum (1 review)
- Lovely place for enjoying trees, blooms and a few animals
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
This place is a gem. It is a great place for families as well as couples and groups of friends. The people are so friendly, knowledgeable and interesting that you will want to spend time here learning about horticulture and enjoying the lovely trees. If you're lucky, you might get to hold a Serama rooster named Pumpkin or be greeted by a llama named Betty. There is ample parking. Be sure to come in the spring when the 300 Kousa dogwood trees are blooming or in the fall when the leaves turn beautiful colors or any time in between when it is an oasis of calm. See more..
4.5 Blue Hills Reservation (151 reviews)
- Options galore
Nature & Wildlife Areas

These seven thousand acres span six Massachusetts cities and towns. See more..
4.5 Blue Hills Trailside Museum (38 reviews)
- Quick but fun for families with little kids
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the interpretive center for the state-owned Blue Hills Reservation and features a natural history museum and outdoor exhibits of native wildlife. The animals on display—including a River Otter and Red Foxes—are non-releasable wildlife and would not survive in the wild. See more..
4.5 The Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc. (19 reviews)
- Great history, but a long walk up hill
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Blue Hill Observatory welcomes all visitors to Great Blue Hill in Milton, Massachusetts. At 635 feet it is the highest peak on the east coast from Boston to Miami, where you can still look out over the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day Wachusett Mountain and the Worcester Hills are visible to the west and to the northwest the Monadnock region in New Hampshire over 60 miles away. With panoramic views in every direction Blue Hill Observatory is the perfect destination for family outings or school field trips. Each year the Observatory hosts over 10,000 people for guided tours and educational programs. Members may visit seven days a week, groups by appointment, and walk in guests are welcome every weekend. The Observatory is open thanks to the ongoing effort of volunteers, dedicated staff, members, and the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. To ensure the continued success and mission of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center we encourage you to donate or join us as a member. See more..
4.5 Forbes House Museum (9 reviews)
- A Treasure Not to be Missed
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

My husband and I spent a delightful afternoon at the Forbes House Museum yesterday. From the moment we stepped over the threshold, we were in awe of this beautiful house. Every room had so many historical pieces related to the China Trade and the Forbes family. Our docent Becky was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our inquiries. The Opium exhibit was very informative. We visited the first and second floors as well as the basement. The silks on display from China were exquisite as were the art work, furniture and the spiral staircase, Becky went above and beyond when she offered to show us the replica of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Mary Bowditch Forbes, visitors can see this cabin as well as the room dedicated to her expansive Lincoln collection. This is not a place where you can go from room to room and take everything in at a glance. Plan to spend several fascinating hours at this treasure. See more..
4.5 Horseplay Stables (3 reviews)
- Moved to Middleboro, MA
Horseback Riding Tours
Took my 6 yr old granddaughter there for a riding lesson. Staff was very friendly and helpful. She enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately Horseplay Stables has moved to Middleboro. See more..
4.5 A New You Spa (2 reviews)
- beautyful place staff but cheating on groupon
Spent 1-2 hours Spas
I recomeтd this chain professional staff great location but be careful cheating on groupon Excellent products and apparatus See more..
4.5 Turner Pond (2 reviews)
- Nice jogging trail
Bodies of Water

Shaded. Water is stagnant with a slimy film. Not too much mosquitoes. No smell. Just long enough that you feel you can get a work out in. See more..
4.0 Houghton's Pond (58 reviews)
- Dog Friendly space to spend the morning
Bodies of Water

Dog's on the leash are welcome. We thought this was a really nice and well kept park and enjoyed sending time with our pup here. See more..
4.0 New England Base Camp (1 review)
- Great place for family members to get outdoors and DO things!
Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
Located in the beautiful Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA, the New England Base Camp will provide your family or youth group with exciting and challenging activities that you can’t get anywhere else. Our Saturday programs and activities build teamwork, character, and strong bodies and minds using a unique blend of outdoor education and high adventure programs. See more..
3.0 Governor Hutchinson's Field (8 reviews)
- Just a field
Parks

Enjoy views of the Neponset River marshes and Boston Harbor from the hilltop site of the estate of the last Massachusetts Colonial governor. See more..
1.0 Pierce Reservation (1 review)
- A non place
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Pierce Reservation includes four acres of woodland and fields behind a private residence at 224 Adams Street. It is only accessible from adjacent Governor Hutchinson's Field. See more..