"A Bit 'O Brookline" Brookline by garridogal

Brookline Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 95 photos

A summer place? Maybe once... - Brookline

America's First Suburb

I once read that Brookline is America's first suburb. Bostonians would pack up in the summer and trek the short distance there and spend summers in its mansions. Not too hard to picture this since being there does make you feel like you've gotten away.

However, it's just a short T ride away from Boston.

If you're a Car Afficionado

This is a shot of the Lars Anderson Car Museum. I was there for a Company Launch (the museum does a lot of functions). Otherwise, I probably would never have gone here but I'm glad I got to spend an evening at this really pretty location.

And you just never know

"Your bowl or mine?"

What kind of cuties you'll run into in Brookline!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Within walking distance to Boston
Cons:Some spots close too early
In a nutshell:If it was good enough for the Kennedys.....

Intro Updated Nov 6, 2009
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Not very authentic but tasty... Restaurants (17)

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Gorgeous Decor and Lovely Brunch! Restaurants (17)

Walking in to The Cottage you'll swear that HGTV got to it before you to make sure that it's as gorgeous as you'd like... more travel advice

Le Fabulous! Restaurants (17)

Went here for birthday brunch and am so glad I picked the place. The location is sort of unique. Years ago it was a gas... more travel advice

Turkeys! Off The Beaten Path (1)

For the past four or five years, turkeys have been spotted all over the greater Boston area. I'll see one or two often... more travel advice

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Lovely Views for a walk

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Gypsystravels Sep 2, 2006 at 9:33 PM

Great restaurant tips! There is a great little Thai place called "Roe Dee" have you heard of it? You should check it out if you haven't, I also like "Clear Flour Bread" for their fantastic "crossiants"
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KarenandCory Dec 27, 2005 at 7:38 AM

Great restaurant tips! I really must try Zaftig's.
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lionreb Jul 12, 2005 at 7:43 AM

It's really a great auto museum and the exhibits do change..