Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Brookline

Brookline is a town in Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 58,732 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 57 parks, 50 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Linden Park (1 km), Temple Sinai (1 km) and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (1 km).

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Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brookline at a glance

Location
Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 58,732
Coordinates
42.3318° N, 71.1212° W
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Brookline

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brookline: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Brookline

57 parks within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Linden Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Brookline

50 churches within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brookline

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Harriet Tubman Memorial (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Brookline

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Devotion House (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Brookline

26 museums within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brookline

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brookline. The closest is Brookline Reservoir (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Brookline

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brookline
  2. 1 km Linden Park · park, Norfolk
  3. 1 km Temple Sinai · temple, Norfolk
  4. 1 km Devotion House · heritage site, Norfolk
  5. 3 km Brookline Reservoir · reservoir, Norfolk
  6. 1 km Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · park, Norfolk
  7. 1 km Back to Brookline

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How to reach Brookline

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    Within 15 km of Brookline

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brookline by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5757Linden Park (1 km)
    Other attractions5252Citgo Sign (4 km)
    Churches5050Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3434Harriet Tubman Memorial (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2828Devotion House (2 km)
    Museums2626Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2323Brookline Reservoir (2 km)
    Beaches & coast99Magazine Beach (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Bellevue Hill (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Arabic Jumaa Mosque (3 km)
    Temples11Temple Sinai (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (12 km)

    Brookline: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brookline?

    Linden Park (park, about 1 km), Temple Sinai (temple, about 1 km), Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (park, about 1 km), Brookline Reservoir (reservoir, about 2 km), Devotion House (heritage site, about 2 km), Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brookline?

    290 places on Spotwander: 57 parks, 52 other attractions, 50 churches, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Brookline?

    Linden Park, about 1 km by road; Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brookline?

    Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope, about 2 km by road; St. Luke's and St. Margaret's Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brookline?

    Harriet Tubman Memorial, about 5 km by road; Franklin Park (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brookline?

    Start in Brookline, visit Linden Park, then Temple Sinai, then Devotion House, then Brookline Reservoir, then Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brookline?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Brookline

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brookline’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brookline on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.