Even if you can't afford to live there, the atmosphere of old world charm and the sumptuous dining make this area worth a visit. Brookline Surrounded on three sides by Boston, Brookline is easily accessible by the MBTA's C and D lines, as well as by bus or highway. A mixture of thriving urban and quaint suburban life, Brookline offers upscale shops and restaurants, mostly located in Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village, as well as brick apartment buildings and beautiful wood houses. The southwestern portion offers larger estates and a quiet, more affluent setting. Mainly residential, Brookline resists a completely urban transformation, though there has been recent commercial growth along its major thoroughfares.
Many recreational parks offer golf, hiking, and a variety of individual and team sports.
No overnight street parking. The incredible diversity of the shops, pubs, and restaurants of Harvard Square make it a desirable place to live or to visit, via the Red Line's Kendall, Central, Harvard, Porter, and Davis Square stops. More traditional shopping at the CambridgeSide Galleria can be obtained by taking a short trip on the E Line to Lechmere. The botanical, historical, and art museums are also popular places to visit. The Fresh Pond neighborhood offers recreational activities such as golf, tennis and boating on the Charles River.