Guidebook for Brookline
Sightseeing
Artists neighborhood with outdoor market seasonally. Go on a First Friday night or a Sunday for a special treat.
Galleries, artists studios, small boutique shops. Great food trucks and restaurants nearby. Sign up for custom designed experience offered by Martha who will introduce you to her artist friends https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/334939 (cut and paste in your browser)
12 locals recommend
South of Washington
Artists neighborhood with outdoor market seasonally. Go on a First Friday night or a Sunday for a special treat.
Galleries, artists studios, small boutique shops. Great food trucks and restaurants nearby. Sign up for custom designed experience offered by Martha who will introduce you to her artist friends https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/334939 (cut and paste in your browser)
Too many sights to mention. Pick up anywhere on the waterfront and you will see the harbor.
22 locals recommend
Waterfront
Too many sights to mention. Pick up anywhere on the waterfront and you will see the harbor.
Paul Revere's house, the Old North Church and tons of Italian restaurants and coffee places. My favorite is Cafe Regina.
405 locals recommend
North End
Paul Revere's house, the Old North Church and tons of Italian restaurants and coffee places. My favorite is Cafe Regina.
Arts & Culture
249A street is the first artist owned building in Boston. Also visit Brickbottom or many other buildings around Boston. During the fall and spring look for open studios. They are all over the city and out into the suburbs.
Fort Point Channel
249A street is the first artist owned building in Boston. Also visit Brickbottom or many other buildings around Boston. During the fall and spring look for open studios. They are all over the city and out into the suburbs.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrThe best contemporary art in Boston.
Food Scene
The food is delicious! The service is great. Friendly people, wonderful owners.
10 locals recommend
La Morra
48 Boylston StThe food is delicious! The service is great. Friendly people, wonderful owners.
Bottega Fiorentina
313B Harvard StGreat for take out. Budget friendly and good variety of pasta.
Pon Thai Bistro
213 Washington StDelicious eclectic Thai food. Smallish portions and can be quite spicy.
Anatolia
305 Washington StA bit greasy but delicious. Excellent buffet bar for very quick takeout.
Pomodoro
24 Harvard StGreat food for fine dining.
Zaftigs Delicatessen
335 Harvard StJewish style deli with some modern twists.
Rami's
324 Harvard StFabulous hummus - platters and sandwiches. Also good shwarma.
Love their arepas, salads and tamales. Many other tasty treats.
33 locals recommend
Orinoco Brookline Village
22 Harvard StLove their arepas, salads and tamales. Many other tasty treats.
Recently updated decor and menu. Great food, good service. Can get quite crowded on weekends. Reservations suggested.
15 locals recommend
Sichuan's Garden
411 Waverley Oaks RdRecently updated decor and menu. Great food, good service. Can get quite crowded on weekends. Reservations suggested.
Haley House Bakery Café
12 Dade StreetFresh baked treats and small sandwiches.
THIS PLACE IS CALLED EL CENTRO. Traditional Mexican food. Great Margaritas.
8 locals recommend
El Centro
236 Washington StTHIS PLACE IS CALLED EL CENTRO. Traditional Mexican food. Great Margaritas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Matt Murphy’s Pub
14 Harvard StBest pub around. Great food! Great drinks.
Essentials
10 minute walk from our house. Smallish grocery store but will have almost anything you need.
393 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
301 Centre St10 minute walk from our house. Smallish grocery store but will have almost anything you need.