Brookline Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The Ahh-cade

The Ahh-cade, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  You might walk by here and not really notice the place but it does have some nice stores inside. There's a lovely jewelry store, a really messy watch-battery type place, a tailor that also sells fun vintage jewelry, and an eatery. Fun thing about the eatery is that it has... 

The Coolidge Corner Theatre

The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline

 KarenandCory Says:  Boston's only not-for-profit theatre. They show first run arthouse films, independent films, international cinema, documentaries, cinema classics, and midnite movies. Basically, this isn't the typical mainstream theater at the mall. It's unlikely that Mr. Moviefone... 

Hotels  

Courtyard Boston Brookline

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Holiday Inn Brookline

 1 Review and 140 Opinions  I love this hotel! Why pay downtown Boston prices when you can stay at the Holiday Inn Brookline?... 

Restaurants  

Cognac Bistro: Le Fabulous!

Cognac Bistro: Le Fabulous!, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  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 station. Then it was turned into a B.Good (You know, the healthy burger places?), and now it's and adorable and chi-chi little bistro. It's a small place... 

Orinoco: What a delicious treat!

Orinoco: What a delicious treat!, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  Orinoco is a Venezuelan restaurant that I've been riding by twice a day on my way to work and wondering about. Well, I finally got to find out and am happy to report that it's wonderful!As I mentioned it's Venezuelan cuisine and having traveled to Colombia in my youth to... 

The Abbey: A is for Abbey and AWESOME

The Abbey: A is for Abbey and AWESOME, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  I've eaten at The Abbey a few times and have never been dissappointed. It's a beautifully decorated and well-apportioned small space with a pub-feel. You can stop in for a drink or have a meal. But you'll want to stay for a meal! The food is quite simply delicious and... 

Jimmy's Bar and Oven: Pizza, Pasta, 'n Fried Pickles

Jimmy's Bar and Oven: Pizza, Pasta, 'n Fried Pickles, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  Jimmy's opened in my neighborhood recently. It was, years ago, the B&D Deli and the space sat empty until Jimmy's opened. Its decor is very spartan and modern with exposed ceiling work and pipes, no wall coverings and metal and concrete surfaces everywhere. Plus, they play... 

Roadhouse: Should be called LOUD House!

Roadhouse: Should be called LOUD House!, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  The Roadhouse recently opened in my neighborhood after keeping it's residents wondering all summer. It used to be a Vinny T's which closed without any warning last winter. It was empty and quiet until springtime when the entire structure where it and a craft beer store... 

Tamarind Bay: Coast Indian Food - Delicious!

Tamarind Bay: Coast Indian Food - Delicious!, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  Tamarind Bay opened about a month ago on the site of what used to be a traditional Indian restaurant. You know the kind, with traditional furniture, music and decor. I only ate there twice and I enjoyed both meals there. In fact, you can find a review for it here on my... 

Nightlife  

Matt Murphy's Pub: Musical Magic

Matt Murphy's Pub: Musical Magic, Brookline

 musicman1 Says:  The music on offer here rivals that of any other in the Boston area on a nightly basis.Club D'elf, Public House, Round Midnight and Toussaint provide the sound of tomorrow today with other national acts dropping by such as The Slip and John Brown's Body. What is more by day... 

Transportation  

I LOVE THE T !!!!!!!!

I LOVE THE T !!!!!!!!, Brookline

 Aelena23 Says:  Boston has the best public transportation system I've experienced--New York's is manageable if you have time to figure it out, but I didn't. Boston's is frequent, reliable, and on a pretty human scale. I used to be scared to ride underground, but after living in Boston, I am... 

Beacon Street

Beacon Street, Brookline

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Shopping  

Grand Opening!: Sexuality Boutique

Grand Opening!: Sexuality Boutique, Brookline

 KarenandCory Says:  Opened by Kim Airs in 1993 as a Sexuality Boutique where women can feel comfortable to go. If you are going to shop at a store like this, you will feel welcome here. You don't feel like a pervert, the atmosphere is pleasant and as classy as you can get for this type of... 

Brookline Booksmith: Yes, I would like an autographed copy.

Brookline Booksmith: Yes, I would like an autographed copy., Brookline

 Aelena23 Says:  Brookline Booksmith carries a great selection of new books and also a nice lot of cards. There are some gifty things, too. This store is responsible for bringing tons of excellent authors to Brookline to give readings and lectures, and now, there is even a used book section... 

Local Customs  

Judaism

Judaism, Brookline

 zChris Says:  Brookline is a heavily Jewish comunity. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Turkeys!

Turkeys!, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  For the past four or five years, turkeys have been spotted all over the greater Boston area. I'll see one or two often when walking my neighbor's dog. Once in a while, however, you can spot a whole pack of 'em! 

Favorites  

Lovely Views for a walk

Lovely Views for a walk, Brookline

 garridogal Says:  There are so many lovely walks you can take in Brookline. Those of us who can't afford them, love to check out some of the neighborhood homes and wonder what it's like to live in one. I pass this great porch all the time. Although the house it belongs to is great, it's this... 

SF/26: The26th Boston Science FictionFilm Festival

SF/26: The26th Boston Science FictionFilm Festival, Brookline

 KarenandCory Says:  B Girls from Outer SpaceAMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON BARBARELLA BATTLEFIELD EARTH BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN CAPTAIN VIDEO GALAXINA GALAXY QUEST GODZILLA r2000 MAD MAX MISSILE TO THE MOON SPECIES TANK GIRL TITAN A.E. TREKKIES 

 
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Blizzard of January '05

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 I took these pictures 3 days after the blizzard of January '05, on a day when we got about 5 or 6 more inches of snow. 

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No Sleep 'Til...

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 I moved to Brookline and anticipated a fabulous experience. Wow! In terms of the town, the experience delivers. But it helps if you don't have a car (parking is expensive and hard to come by; my... 

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zChris' Brookline

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Brookline. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 16 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS

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 THIS IS A FORMER NURSES SCHOOL BUILT IN 1922. Today it is mostly an assisted living complex. However there are also guest quarters there for people visiting someone in a nearby hospital, and sometimes... 

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