Located between the Neponset River and the Blue Hills, the Milton area was settled around 1634. The town is located just south of Boston and is home to Milton Academy and Fontbonne Academy.
The 7,000 acre Blue Hills area covers, hills, meadows, forests, and wetlands, including approximately 335 kilometers (200 miles) of hiking and horse trails. In the winter cross country and downhill skiing, as well as other winter sports are available in the area.
The park features about 50 prehistoric sites and 16 historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum offers information on the Blue Hills, including displays on wildlife, settlers, American Indians, and the natural history of the area.
Hours:
10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Open on holiday Mondays. Trails open daily from dawn to dusk.
The Forbes House was built in 1883 in Greek Revival style. The restored house was owned by Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, a China trade merchant, ship owner and designer, and an internationally known philanthropist. The collections include items from China trading, Lincoln items and a log cabin.
Address: Captain Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186-4215, United States
Phone: 1 (617) 696-1815, Fax: 1 (617) 696-1907
Hours:
am-am; Sun:1pm-4pm; Thu:12pm-3pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
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