Overview
Milton is in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts.
1 sights · 5 things to do · 6 places to eat
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Best things about Milton
Milton Centre Historic District
Includes the First Parish Church (1788), the town library, two old fire stations, and the Powder House (1811), used to house munitions during the war of 1812.
The Blue Hills Reservation
A great place for a hike, picnic, or ski trip during the winter months. Take a hike up to the castle structure known as the Blue Hills Observatory. The Trailside Museum and Nature Center offers programs to adults and chi…
Cunningham Park
Established in 1904, it is one of the largest public parks in Milton. The town's public pool is here, opening in early June and closing in late August. Pool passes and swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer s…
Turners Pond
Located behind one of the major elementary schools, Glover Elementary, the pond welcomes fishers. A cleared path surrounds the pond for visitors to explore.
Ulin Memorial Ice Skating Rink
For free public skating from Thanksgiving through the winter months, stop here and enjoy skating or a hockey game. The rink includes skate rental, a full snack bar, and can be rented out for private parties. The rink is …
East Milton Square
The square is located on the east side of Milton with easy access to Interstate 93. The square includes the Fruit Center Market place, shopping, salons, post office, library, a restaurant, fast food restaurants, banks, c…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 19 mi away. Directions
Given that Milton is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for general transportation details.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $14 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Milton Centre Historic District, Ulin Memorial Ice Skating Rink
- Lunch Newcomb Farms Family Restaurant
- Afternoon The Blue Hills Reservation
- Dinner Steel & Rye
Day 2
- Morning Cunningham Park, East Milton Square
- Lunch Mr. Chans
- Afternoon Turners Pond
- Dinner Ichiro Sushi
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Given that Milton is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for general transportation details.
By car
Milton is located near major highways including route 128, interstate 95, and interstate 93. It is also a short taxi ride from Logan International Airport in Boston. The town has three gas stations, two of which are located near the highway exits.
By public transit
The MBTA Mattapan Line runs from early morning to late at night between Mattapan Square and Ashmont station with four stops in Milton. The fast and frequent service uses charming historic streetcars. At Ashmont station, you can transfer to the Red Line for service to Downtown Boston and beyond.
To get to Milton from Logan Airport, take the free Silver Line 1 bus to South Station, where you'll get a free transfer to the Red Line to Ashmont station. From there, take the Mattapan Line into Milton.
There are four MBTA buses that run through Milton: the 215 (Quincy Center-Ashmont), the 245 (Mattapan Square to Quincy Center), the 240, and the 217. There is also the 716 route that runs to Canton. Of these bus routes, the 215 and 240 run every 35 to 80 minutes. The 217, 240, and 716 are only limited service routes.
Get around
A car can be helpful, given that transit services are mostly on the periphery and the routes that do run into Milton run infrequent at times. Routes 28 and 138 are useful thoroughfares to travel around Milton.
See
See Milton Centre Historic District
Includes the First Parish Church (1788), the town library, two old fire stations, and the Powder House (1811), used to house munitions during the war of 1812.
Do
Do Cunningham Park
Established in 1904, it is one of the largest public parks in Milton. The town's public pool is here, opening in early June and closing in late August. Pool passes and swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer season at the price of $100 per family and $2 per pass. During winter months, the brook located behind the pool is offered for public skating when frozen. The park also includes Cunningham Hall, a community meeting place with a bowling alley in the lower level that is open from about September to April. The park is also home to baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground for children of different ages.
Do The Blue Hills Reservation
A great place for a hike, picnic, or ski trip during the winter months. Take a hike up to the castle structure known as the Blue Hills Observatory. The Trailside Museum and Nature Center offers programs to adults and children including summer camps. This is a place to learn about local wildlife and to explore. Houghton’s Pond offers a swimming area, picnic sites, playground, snack bar, and fields for local sporting events. Recreational activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, skiing, softball, and swimming. The pond is 24 acres and 42 feet deep. The Massachuseck Indians fished and hunted here until the Houghton family farmed the land. During the summer months, lifeguards are on duty at the swimming area.
Do Turners Pond
Located behind one of the major elementary schools, Glover Elementary, the pond welcomes fishers. A cleared path surrounds the pond for visitors to explore.
Do Ulin Memorial Ice Skating Rink
For free public skating from Thanksgiving through the winter months, stop here and enjoy skating or a hockey game. The rink includes skate rental, a full snack bar, and can be rented out for private parties. The rink is home to the Curry College Colonels and the Milton High School Wildcats.
Do East Milton Square
The square is located on the east side of Milton with easy access to Interstate 93. The square includes the Fruit Center Market place, shopping, salons, post office, library, a restaurant, fast food restaurants, banks, coffee shops, fitness centers, and medical offices.
Buy
Shop Gift Garden (Fruit Center Marketplace)
Offers unique handmade gifts. The products of designer Vera Bradley are also sold here. Prices are moderate to high, depending on the merchandise.
Eat
Budget
Eat Newcomb Farms Family Restaurant
Famous for its breakfast. The restaurant offers a lunch and dinner menu, only available Friday through Saturday. Prices are low-mid ranged.
Eat Mr. Chans
Dine-in, take-out be delivery. Chinese fast food menu. It offers a contemporary atmosphere with mid-range prices. Mr. Chans is the town's only Chinese fast food restaurant.
Mid-range
Eat Ichiro Sushi
A reasonably priced sushi menu. Dine in or take out, the restaurant does not offer delivery services.
Splurge
Eat Abbey Park
The style is contemporary and the menu offers American cuisine for lunch or dinner. Prices are mid-high ranged. The restaurant offers a full bar.
Eat Prime
Prime Pizza Milton offers social hour, brunch, dinner and a full bar.
Eat Steel & Rye
Since opening in an old garage in 2012, Steel & Rye has won dozens of accolades. It's a little on the spendy side, but you're really getting what you're paying for here. Artisanal cuisine with a menu that changes with the seasons. Heritage & heirloom everything. Fantastic drinks. Free parking.
Drink
Three restaurants in Milton offer a full bar, Abby Park, Prime, and Steel & Rye. There are no other bars in Milton. There is a liquor store located in East Milton. In West Milton you'll find another liquor store and a specialty wine shop.
Sleep
There are no hotels in Milton.
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