Wakefield Estate, Milton

Name: Wakefield Estate
Address: Milton, United States

#11 among attractions in Milton

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The Wakefield Estate, formerly the Davenport Estate, is a historic country estate on Brush Hill Road in Milton, Massachusetts. The estate was owned and developed by the Davenport family for over 300 years before being taken over by its present ownership, a charitable trust. The estate is managed by the Wakefield Trust as part of its educational mission, and its grounds are open to the public by appointment, or on announced occasions. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. ()

Coordinates: 42°13'25"N, 71°7'7"W

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Wakefield Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Hills Ski Area, Great Blue Hill, Blue Hills Reservation, Eustis Estate.

0.6 miS
Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
Blue Hills Ski Area, Canton
15 min walk • Just a short drive from the bustle of Boston, the Blue Hills Ski Area offers a winter escape for both seasoned skiers and those new to the slopes. Nestled in the picturesque town of Canton, Massachusetts, this ski destination provides a variety of trails and activities...
0.8 miS
Hill with a ski area and a stone tower
Great Blue Hill, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
22 min walk • Great Blue Hill, also known as Massachusett, is a hill of 635 feet located within the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton and Canton, Massachusetts, about 10 miles south of downtown Boston.
0.8 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Blue Hills Reservation, Canton
21 min walk • Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre state park in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, it covers parts of Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Randolph, and Dedham.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Eustis Estate, Milton
20 min walk • The Eustis Estate is a historic family estate on Canton Avenue in Milton, Massachusetts. Its centerpiece is the mansion house of William Ellery Channing Eustis, an eclectic Late Victorian stone building designed by preeminent architect William Ralph Emerson and constructed in 1878.
0.8 miN
Park
Neponset Valley Parkway, Boston
20 min walk • The Neponset Valley Parkway is a historic parkway in southern Boston and Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is a connecting parkway in the Greater Boston area's network, providing a connection between the Blue Hills Reservation, Neponset River Reservation, and the Stony Brook Reservation.
1.6 miSE
Body of water, Lake, Beach
Houghton's Pond, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
42 min walk • Houghton's Pond is a spring-fed kettle hole pond in Milton, Massachusetts, south of Boston. Like many ponds and lakes in the United States, it was formed by receding glaciers about 10,000 years ago.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Eliot Memorial Bridge, Milton
20 min walk • The Eliot Memorial Bridge is a footbridge which was built in 1904 in memory of Charles Eliot, landscape architect to the Metropolitan Park Commission.
0.8 miS
Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
22 min walk • The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, also known as Great Blue Hill Weather Observatory, Blue Hill Weather Observatory, or simply the Blue Hill Observatory, in Milton, Massachusetts is the foremost structure associated with the history of weather observations in the United States.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Paul's Bridge, Boston
20 min walk • Paul's Bridge is a stone bridge carrying the Neponset Valley Parkway over the Neponset River between Milton and southern Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1849 by Thomas Hollis, Jr. of Milton, but was later reconstructed using the original materials. It replaced the earlier Hubbard's Bridge, and a subsequent Paul's Bridge.
~1860 ftS
42°13'7"N • 71°7'7"W
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
9 min walk • Hiking trail, Nature and wildlife, Museum
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Readville, Boston
38 min walk • Readville is part of the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston. Readville's zip code is 02136. It was called Dedham Low Plains from 1655 until renaming in 1847 after mill owner James Read. It was part of Dedham until 1867. It is served by Readville station on the MBTA Commuter Rail.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wakefield Estate?

Nearby attractions include Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton (9 min walk), Blue Hills Ski Area, Canton (15 min walk), Eliot Memorial Bridge, Milton (20 min walk), Paul's Bridge, Boston (20 min walk).

How to get to Wakefield Estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wakefield Estate:

Bus

Hyde Park Ave @ Wolcott Square • Lines: 32 (31 min walk)

Train

Readville (32 min walk)