Things to do in Brookline

Brookline

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Birthplace & childhood home of 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy with guided & self-guided tours.

Puppet Showplace Theater

Long-running theater featuring professional puppet shows, kid & adult classes & a retail store.

The Public Library of Brookline -- Brookline Village Library

Amory Playground

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Opened in 1933, this landmark venue features indie & art-house films, sing-alongs & other events.

Cypress Street Playground

Barcelona Wine Bar

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late-nights.

Skyline Park

T.J. Maxx

Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares.

Zaftigs Delicatessen

Contemporary destination serving traditional Jewish cuisine in a homey atmosphere.

Brookline Reservoir Park

A walking/jogging track surrounds a reservoir anchoring this 32-acre recreation & fishing area.

Ganko Ittetsu Ramen

Three kinds of wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups make up the menu at this compact noodle shop.

Brookline Farmers' Market

Emerson Garden

Brookline Arts Center

Crafts Zone

Larz Anderson Park

This landscaped park offers pathways, ponds, gardens, a skating rink & an auto museum.

Trader Joe's

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).