Brookline is a town in Massachusetts. Brookline is mostly surrounded by Boston, but has kept its individuality. The town has very high property taxes, which have boosted the local schools. Brookline is a happening suburb, but also has many large estates in the south.

Get In

By plane
Brookline is surrounded by Boston on most sides and is served by the same transport termini, including Logan International Airport

By train
Brookline is served by 3 branches of the T Green Line light rail
 • Take the C line from Boston, and get off at one of the main stops in Brookline. Coolidge Corner is a great place to get off the train.
 • The D line, also accessible from many places downtown, will bring you to Brookline Village, a quaint area with many restaurants, though it isn't as big of a draw for people who live outside the area.
 • The B line doesn't actually enter Brookline proper but it's Commonwealth Ave. stops are all within blocks of Brookline.
 • The D line is much faster with less stops than the B and C lines. If given the choice between one or the other, take the D line.

It only cost money to take the Train towards Boston, or inbound. Outbound is free. The B and C lines cost $1.25 and $.60 for kids. The D Line cost $1.50 and $.75 for kids. If you are disabled, do not take the train into Brookline. The Green Line is impossible for people in wheel chairs. The MBTA purchased low floor cars to help this, but those derailed and are out of use. The other rail lines in the MBTA, for the most part can be used.

By car
Cars and Brookline, like most of Boston and its immediate suburbs, do not mix perfectly. One thing to be aware of is that there is generally no overnight parking on streets; those cars on streets after 2:00 (11:00 in some areas) will be ticketed...seriously!

By bus
The following Bus Routes are in Brookline.
 • Route 66-At Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. Runs up and down Harvard Street and continues north to Allston in Boston and Harvard Square in Cambridge.
 • Route 65-Is less frequent, goes through Brookline Village and Washington Square and continues north to Brighton Center in Boston.
 • Route 60-Goes Along Highway 9 (Boylston Street) and Cypress Street. Goes through Brookline Village. Continues west to Chestnut Hill Mall, and East to Kenmore Square.
 • Route 51-Goes from Cleveland Circle into South Brookline and continues Forest Hills MBTA station in Jamaica Pond in Boston.
 • Route 86-Goes from Cleveland Circle north into Brighton Center and Harvard Square.
Many Buses that go to other cities including New York, stop at the Riverside MBTA Stop in Newton on the D Line. The train can be taken into Brookline.

By boat
Brookline has no bodies of water. Follow the boat section under Boston for directions.

Activities

 • In Coolidge Corner, there is The Coolidge Corner Theatre an old fashioned movie theatre which does not play marquee films.
 • In South Brookline is Larz Anderson Park. This features an outdoor skating rink, an automobile museum and is the #1 sledding destination in the town. The park is a great place for kids.
 • John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, and his home/museum is located on Beals St.

Dining

Budget
 • J.P. Licks. Sure, there are a few JP Licks in the Boston Area, but this one is still worth visiting. Incredible ice cream, cool neon decorations, and coffee when it is warm.
 • Rod-Dee Thai Cuisine, 1430 Beacon St., (617) 738-4977. Amazing Thai food. Seriously. There is a lot of Thai food in Boston but this unassuming restaurant, busy most of the day, may be the best out there
 • Clearflour Bakery. Delicious breads.
 • Anna's Taqueria (numerous locations) for decent and cheap Mexican food in Boston.
 • Boca Grande, near Harvard Ave.
 • Pino's pizza, in Cleveland Circle.
 • Emack & Bolios Ice cream is a popular hang out. The store also has locations in Jamaica Plan and Roslindale
 • Family Restaurant has an unusual name but it's great Turkish food for cheap. Definitely try the donar kebab sandwich.
 • Michael's Deli in Coolidge Corner. Go for the corned beef sandwich.

Mid-range
 • Vinny T's for good Italian food.
 • Pizza Republic in Coolidge Corner has excellent thin crust and grilled pizzas with interesting, non-traditional toppings. (They have the regular pizza toppings, too.) Try the grilled marinated steak pizza and the chicken/potato/ricotta pizza. (Yes, potato makes a great pizza topping.)

Splurge
 • Golden Temple in Washington Square offers fancy Chinese Food with Valet Parking, and easy access to the MBTA (nicknamed T).
 • Fugakyu in Coolidge Corner offers fancy Japanese Food, with easy access to The MBTA (nicknamed T).
 • La Morra in Brookline Village offers Northern Italian food.
 • Taberna de Haro Spanish Tapas at St. Mary's.

Drink

 • The Public House in Brookline Village has great food and a huge selection of artisanal beers on tap and in bottles. Get your hard to find European beers and domestic micro-brews here.
 • Washington Square Tavern 

Stay safe

Safety is not something to be concerned about in Brookline. The town is incredibly safe, with an impressive police presence.