The school year is winding down and families are starting to plan vacations. There’s no need for an elaborate trip with so much to do here in Milton.

The popular new term for these trips is “staycation.” Where is the best place close to home to spend a day?

Do you prefer the Blue Hills Reservation, Cunningham Park, Houghton’s Pond, the Milton Public Library or the Trailside Museum?

Vote for your favorite in our poll below and be sure to tell us why in the comment section. If we left your favorite place off the list, note that in the comments section as well.

This Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll will be up all week. Voting will close at 9 a.m. Friday. Check back with Milton Patch on Friday at noon for the final results and the topic for next week’s poll.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. See the attached rules. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

Voting results posted in real time shall not be deemed official until Patch has reviewed and confirmed all of the votes.