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Notable fort · Middlesex, Massachusetts

Appleton Mills

Appleton Mills is a fort in Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Appleton Mills: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Appleton Mills

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Appleton Mills — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.64185, -71.31263. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Appleton Mills open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Appleton Mills yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Appleton Mills?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Appleton Mills?

    Nearby: Shedd Park (park, 3 km), Shedd Park (park, 3 km), Stoklosa Alumni Field (park, 4 km), Gumpas Pond Dam (lake, 13 km), Heart Pond (lake, 13 km), Silver Lake Town Beach (beach, 17 km).

    Is Appleton Mills worth visiting?

    Appleton Mills is listed as a notable fort in Massachusetts on Spotwander.