Free & Cheap Things to Do in Milton, MA

  • The list below includes 582 free or cheap things to do in or near Milton, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bike Paths, History Museums and Natural History Museums.
  • From Blue Hills Reservation to Houghton's Pond, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Milton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Concord.
  • The list below includes 582 free or cheap things to do in or near Milton, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bike Paths, History Museums and Natural History Museums.
  • From Blue Hills Reservation to Houghton's Pond, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Milton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Concord.
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When the executive chef of Abby Park was young, he often helped his Italian mother prepare feasts from scratch
2.6 Miles
93% 176 votes
National & State Parks Milton, MA MoreLess Info
Boston's Blue Hills Reservation is an urban environment that combines iconic rocky summit with 125 miles of outdoor trails. Rich historically and archaeologically, the area boasts 16 historic structures, the Blue Hills Weather Observatory and a National Historic Landmark.
3.2 Miles
79% 33 votes
Beaches 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
2.9 Miles
75% 24 votes
Parks 695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
1.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bike Paths Central Avenue, Milton, MA 2186 MoreLess Info
Despite the short distance of the Neponset Bike Path, it covers urban areas, salt marshes, a mill village, and beaches on the Boston Harbor. Most individuals use it as a bike path, but it can also be utilized for walking or in-line skating.
1.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Governor Hutchinson's Field is a natural preserve that contains a sunken wall called a ha-ha that prevents livestock from crossing. The site also has views of the city of Boston from the top of Milton Hill.
1.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 224 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
A natural area with open fields and woods, Pierce Reservation spans four acres, and can be reached through Governor Hutchinson's Field. The reservation area is adjacent to hiking trails, as well.
3.4 Miles
Observatories & Planetariums 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
3.4 Miles
84% 32 votes
Natural History Museums 1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186 MoreLess Info
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
0.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 704 Randolph Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Whether one rides for show or for pleasure, Horseplay Stables offers a scenic and friendly experience. The stables offer riding lessons and training for both adults and children, as well as offering boarding options for equine owners.
1.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 11 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 2186 MoreLess Info
Open December through March for hockey events and open skating, Ulin Memorial Rink is an outdoor ice skating facility. Public skating is the centers largest draw and invites skaters of all ages and skill levels to take to the ice.
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