Best of Brookline, MA
Birthplace of JFK and Conan O'Brien
About Brookline
Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and part of the Boston metropolitan area. An exclave of Norfolk County, it borders six of the City of Boston's neighborhoods as well as the city of Newton to the west. The community is known for being the birthplace of Conan O'Brien and U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
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Otis House Museum
Otis House Museum is a historic home located at 141 Cambridge Street in Boston’s West End. The building was constructed in 1795‑96 and remains the headquarters of Historic New England, offering year‑round tours.
It was built in 1795‑96.
View details →Best Cafés & Coffee in Brookline
4 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Tatte Bakery & Cafe is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood, offering bakery items and coffee shop selections.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Brookline
14 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Alewives Taproom
Alewives Taproom is a bar located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Tavern In The Square
Tavern In The Square is a bar located in the Leather District.
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Bubble Bath
Bubble Bath is a bar located in the Downtown area. It offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks.
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The Independent
The Independent is a bar located in Prospect Hill. It offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks.
Best Things to Do in Brookline
2 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Granary Burying Ground
The Granary Burying Ground sits on Tremont Street and is Boston’s third‑oldest cemetery, founded in 1660. It houses the graves of Revolutionary War figures such as Paul Revere and Declaration signers Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine.
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Otis House Museum
Otis House Museum is a historic home located at 141 Cambridge Street in Boston’s West End. The building was constructed in 1795‑96 and remains the headquarters of Historic New England, offering year‑round tours.
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