Guidebook for Brookline
Sightseeing
Great walk or run from our place. Once you get across Rt. 9, you have a mile walking path (through the woods if you like), then 1.5 mi around Jamaica Pond.
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Emerald Necklace
Emerald NecklaceGreat walk or run from our place. Once you get across Rt. 9, you have a mile walking path (through the woods if you like), then 1.5 mi around Jamaica Pond.
Quaint park just a short walk away. This is in the heart of a very safe residential area and a quite respite from the city.
Emerson Garden
101 Davis AveQuaint park just a short walk away. This is in the heart of a very safe residential area and a quite respite from the city.
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StSox game anyone? Only 2 T stops inbound from our place.
3 T stops outbound. 1.5 mi around. Just next to Cleveland Circle that has quite a few lower priced restaurants (including Chipotle), bars, parks, and more.
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir
3 T stops outbound. 1.5 mi around. Just next to Cleveland Circle that has quite a few lower priced restaurants (including Chipotle), bars, parks, and more.
Arts & Culture
Two stops from our place (BV station) or a nice walk north along the Emerald Necklace.
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Regal Fenway Stadium 13
401 Brookline AveTwo stops from our place (BV station) or a nice walk north along the Emerald Necklace.
I-Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveA must see art museum.
A different art museum. Much more homey, less museum feel. Check out the website.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayA different art museum. Much more homey, less museum feel. Check out the website.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveGet dressed up and spend an evening in Back Bay.
Food Scene
One of the most active areas outside of Boston. Great food, shops, a little movie theater, and more. 1 mi walk or hop on the 66 Bus.
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Coolidge Corner station
Harvard StreetOne of the most active areas outside of Boston. Great food, shops, a little movie theater, and more. 1 mi walk or hop on the 66 Bus.
El Centro
236 Washington StQuality Mexican
Sichuan's Garden
411 Waverley Oaks RdClassy Chinese
Baja Betty's
3 Harvard StQuick, yet delicious, Mexican (he's been there for something like 17 years!)
Village Pizza House
312 Washington StGreat pizza. Owner has been here 40 years!
Yokohama Japanese Restaurant
238 Washington StA little pricey, but worth it.
Cutty's
284 Washington StOur favorite lunch spot
Essentials
Village Convenience Store
1 Harvard SquareForget anything? This little shop has just about one of everything.
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThe closest grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kenmore Square
623 Commonwealth Avenue3 T stops inbound. Nightlife is hoping.