Best Things to Do in Milton

1. Blue Hills Reservation-Milton's borders include Great Blue Hill, which rises to a height of 635 feet and is the highest of the 22 summits in the range.

2. Eustis Estate Museum-The amount of original architectural characteristics and design components in this stone building sets it apart from other Boston-area historic homes.

3. Blue Hills Trailside Museum-The main interpretive facility for the Blue Hills Reservation, it houses a number of enclosures for local species in addition to natural history exhibits.

4. Blue Hill Observatory Science Center-Many of the first scientific measurements of upper atmosphere weather conditions were made at this observatory, founded atop Great Blue Hill in 1885.

5. Forbes House Museum-These are nothing short of captivating and include numerous works of art,silk,furniture and ceramics imported from China,Lincoln and Civil War pieces and artifacts from Captain.

6. Houghton’s Pond-On the northern shore of Houghton’s Pond there’s a sandy beach with a roped swimming area, all complemented by showers, restrooms and picnic areas.

7. Turner’s Pond-A treasured piece of nature in the heart of Milton, Turner’s Pond is just behind Glover Elementary School and lies within a 26-acre park.

8. Milton Centre Historic District-There are 11 historically significant buildings on these 11 acres, including the modest-looking Powder House, built in 1811 in preparation.