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All the United States Massachusetts Milton

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Milton

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Milton, Massachusetts

Updated February 19, 2024

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Great Blue Hill Summit

Milton, Massachusetts

Great Blue Hill

The hill that gave the Massachusett tribe, and later the state, its name.
A humble stone

Milton, Massachusetts

George H.W. Bush Birthplace

Though a proud Texan, the 41st President of the United States started life in the suburbs of Boston.
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Graffiti Rock

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Quincy Quarries

From economic backbone of a community to deadly diving hole, these former stone quarries are now a park for rock climbers and graffiti artists.
1 mile from Milton
The Granite Railway Incline.

Quincy, Massachusetts

Granite Railway Incline

The ruins of one of the first railroads in the U.S. lie hidden within a neighborhood cul-de-sac.
1 mile from Milton
Library and gardens at Peace Field

Quincy, Massachusetts

Adams National Historical Park

The homestead of American patriot John Adams.
2 miles from Milton
Adams family crypt beneath the United First Parish Church.

Quincy, Massachusetts

Abigail Adams' Grave

The nation's second-ever First Lady urged the founding fathers to "remember the ladies."
3 miles from Milton

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Forest Hills Cemetery

A beautiful Victorian-era cemetery, complete with a miniature village.
3 miles from Milton
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Podcast: Boston’s Blue Hill

This iconic hill offers more than just stunning views—it offers a peek back into the history of weather reporting.
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