Read more on the Distraction Beer Blog on how to have a great weekend in Brookline, MA with local activities, recreation ideas, and a quick trip to our great local brewery!
Brookline, MA is a hotspot in the Boston area for tourists and city residents alike: home to several popular eateries, neighbors to some of the most prestigious universities in the country, and filled to the brim with a lot of great recreational activities for all types of people.
Visiting Brookline can be overwhelming, and hard to pin down just a few things to do, so the Distraction Brewing team is here to help you plan an awesome weekend distraction for you, your friends, and your family!
Below is a list of do-able activities you can get done within a day of visiting Brookline. While there are a ton of other things you can do, we have whittled down some of the most popular and well-received activities from locals and patrons at Distraction Brewing.
If you have questions about Distraction Brewing, and our beer list right now, then check out our brews on tap and visit us at 2 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale!
Take a biking tour or get some fresh air at Larz Anderson Park
Brookline is extremely bike-friendly and makes it easy to get to many restaurants, shops, and other locations. A biking tour of Brookline is a great way to see many of the vibrant areas of town while also getting some fresh air and exercise. Many of the dedicated bike lanes and the Blue Bikes bikeshare program make it simple and safe for a biking trip.
For more outdoor recreation, Larz Anderson Park on Goddard Ave and Newton St. has many walking/hiking paths, outdoor picnic areas, playgrounds for young children, and gardens to visit. There is even an ice-skating rink open during the winter for the general public to enjoy the wintertime. The park also is home to the well-known Larz Anderson Auto Museum for any car-lovers that want to check it out.
Check out these other green spaces for outdoor recreation in Brookline, MA
Visiting Brookline is a great way to get some fresh air and kick off a great weekend with many other parks and walking trails outside of Larz Anderson. Here is a list of some of the best local spots to enjoy the fall weather in Brookline:
· Brookline Reservoir Park: a jogging and walking track that provides scenic views of near Dudley Triangle
· Armory Playground & Armory Park Bridge: a playground and scenic area that provides a spacious fun for families
· Emerson Garden: a local green area that offers a nearby playground and dog-friendly space to bring your pup
· Cypress Field & Playground: a central playground and public field in Brookline if you want to play field sports with friends and family
Catch a movie at the Coolidge Corner Theater and get some dinner afterwards
Coolidge Corner is home to some of the best restaurants and hangouts in Brookline along with the famous Coolidge Corner Theater. The theater is an independently owned and operated theater that offers retro-style vaudeville décor and shows some of the most critically-acclaimed movies as well as upcoming blockbuster hits.
The theater is central to several other Coolidge Corner restaurants and dining options, which makes the classic “dinner and a movie” plan a breeze for visitors.
End your visit to Brookline, MA with a short trip to the Distraction Brewing Taproom
There is no better way to end a fun trip in Brookline than with some fresh craft beer at the Distraction Brewing Taproom! Located at 2 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale, Distraction Brewing is just a few minutes away from Brookline with tons of beer variety to cap off a great weekend in Brookline.
From our flagship beers, the Roslindale Pale Ale and Hoppily Distracted IPA, to our seasonal beers like the Cranberry Bog Monstah Farmhouse Ale or the Caught Off Gourd Pumpkin Spice Wheat Ale, we have the right beer just for you.
