Guidebook for Brookline
Shopping
This very special gift shop has quality, unique jewelry, something for everyone and irresistible clothing plus a marvelous local couple own the place!
Wild Goose Chase
1349 Beacon StThis very special gift shop has quality, unique jewelry, something for everyone and irresistible clothing plus a marvelous local couple own the place!
Another local treasure that offers unique women's clothing with personalized styling assistance to ensure your purchases really enhance you.
The Studio
233 Harvard StAnother local treasure that offers unique women's clothing with personalized styling assistance to ensure your purchases really enhance you.
Dana Brigham opened this treasure in 1961 and if you go there you'll soon see why it is synonymous with what Brookline is all about. Our community will always support this independent bookstore and the The Coolidge Corner Theater across the street because they are so good at supporting our values, dreams, culture, history, future, need for the best kinds of entertainment, politics, and appetite for humor, good food, truth and personal growth.
50 locals recommend
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard StDana Brigham opened this treasure in 1961 and if you go there you'll soon see why it is synonymous with what Brookline is all about. Our community will always support this independent bookstore and the The Coolidge Corner Theater across the street because they are so good at supporting our values, dreams, culture, history, future, need for the best kinds of entertainment, politics, and appetite for humor, good food, truth and personal growth.
Food Scene
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrIf you don't know TJ by now, it's time to find out!
This friendly family business offers delicious breakfast pastries and so much more with a cultural flavor not to be missed.
39 locals recommend
Haley House Bakery Café
12 Dade StreetThis friendly family business offers delicious breakfast pastries and so much more with a cultural flavor not to be missed.
Parks & Nature
So special all 4 seasons, take a walk around the pond, sit in the garden, discover wildlife, enjoy the sculpture and don't be surprised by the wild turkeys!
9 locals recommend
Hall's Pond Sanctuary
3 Amory StSo special all 4 seasons, take a walk around the pond, sit in the garden, discover wildlife, enjoy the sculpture and don't be surprised by the wild turkeys!
Drinks & Nightlife
Want a terrific family owned experience with live music, great food and friendly people?
6 locals recommend
O'Leary's
1010 Beacon StWant a terrific family owned experience with live music, great food and friendly people?
You can dance, listen to poetry, hear every kind of music - depending on the day - it's historic, it's not to be missed! The Chicken Slacks on Thursday nights ... just for example
45 locals recommend
Cantab Lounge
738 Massachusetts AveYou can dance, listen to poetry, hear every kind of music - depending on the day - it's historic, it's not to be missed! The Chicken Slacks on Thursday nights ... just for example
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StTerrific live music and good food are vital - right?!
This iconic family owned jazz & blues club has been going since 1947 and is the real deal if you love music
96 locals recommend
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
427 Massachusetts AveThis iconic family owned jazz & blues club has been going since 1947 and is the real deal if you love music
Arts & Culture
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveIt's one of the best - of course!
Every which way - this is one of the most beautiful treasures in Boston: art, architecture, food, music and more
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayEvery which way - this is one of the most beautiful treasures in Boston: art, architecture, food, music and more
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StThis international gourmet market offers delectable delights rarely available elsewhere - not to be missed!
17 locals recommend
Bazaar On Beacon Street
1432 Beacon StThis international gourmet market offers delectable delights rarely available elsewhere - not to be missed!
Everything Else
Down Under School of Yoga
1054 Beacon St