5 Star Places To Visit in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States (10)

1. 5.0 Brookline Booksmith (131 reviews)
   - Best brick-and-mortar bookstore you'll find
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   This place is a gem. It has everything, and it's right in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Well worth a browse if you're in the area. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Puppet Showplace Theater (28 reviews)
   - Such a charming theater featuring some of the best puppetry talent in the USA.
   Closed now - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Theatre & Performances
   
   
   First a disclaimer. I am a puppeteer. That being said I’ve seen many MANY crappy puppet shows. Fortunately the artistic team at The Showplace chooses only the best performers to do shows. Their Summer line up of performers was a who’s who of performers from across the USA. Their fall line up is even better. Go see a show. Just go. See more..
   
3. 5.0 The Clayroom (8 reviews)
   - Amazing summer camp!
   Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Paint & Pottery Studios • Lessons & Workshops
   
   
   This place is a gem! My kids had a lot of fun at their summer camp. The owners were friendly and fun. The kids painted at least 3 pieces a day (all of which were nice quality ceramics) and were treated to lunch, ice-cream and other fun activities. They declared it their favorite camp this summer! See more..
   
4. 5.0 Olive Connection (3 reviews)
   - Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Bringing Artisan Tastes to the Table. Olive Connection features olive oils, vinegars, charcuterie, spreads and sauces, salts, teas, gifts, and more. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Eureka Puzzles and Games (2 reviews)
   - Well-stocked shop with very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly staff
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Went in looking for good 2-player board and card games, having no particular idea what games might work. The staff member available (Elizabeth - if anyone has the power to, I hope they give you a pay rise) had tons of great suggestions, all of which she had played herself so she could answer all questions I had. Really lovely and listened carefully to what I was hoping to find in order to find the right games. If I lived locally this would be my go-to spot for expanding my board game collection, and probably for buying gifts. Great little gem. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Jean B. Waldstein Playground (2 reviews)
   - Nice Urban Park
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
   The Waldstein Playground is a nice facility for young children. There are playful water fountains in the Summer and gentle slopes for tobogganing in the Winter. There are tennis courts and basketball hoops also. An excellent urban park! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Brookline Farmers Market (2 reviews)
   - Cyndi the Spectacular Fish Lady
   Flea & Street Markets
   
   
   There is nothing not to like about the Brookline Farmer's Market. All of the produce is, obviously, seasonal, but also superb. You can get fresh berries, sweet corn, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, exquisite mushrooms, but, above all, pristine fresh fish from Cyndi the Fish Lady. Cyndi always has an excellent selection of mostly local fresh fish including striped bass (in season), halibut, blue fin tuna, swordfish, blue fish, scallops and much much more. I challenge you to find any fish better than what she has. If you're in Brookline, go to the Thursday Farmer's Market beginning at 1:30. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Bebe Spa Brookline (1 review)
   - Great pedi with a friend
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas
   We called ahead and made an appointment for a pair of pedis and it was a warm, welcoming, and relaxing experience. They have light essential oils diffused and the wonderful women that were working there when we went were wonderful. Ana was the woman that did my pedi and it is still beautiful more than a week later. This is a nail salon in the back and a hair salon in the middle and there is a little shop at the front on the street level. This is not a full spa though they do waxing and threading as well. Check out their services in the link. Accessibility: There are stairs to get to both the hair and nail areas. Call ahead if stairs are an issue, they may be able to adjust accordingly. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Southwest Day Spa (1 review)
   - A Tranquil Place
   Spas
   I have been a customer of Southwest Day Spa for more than 15 years. Levina Deslandes takes great pride in her services, the training of her staff, and maintains an impeccable spa. Services are amazing. She offers a wide range of services for the health and well-being of her clientele. My favorites include deep-tissue massage, a masterful pedicure and vitamin c facial. Stop in and experience a calm oasis near the St Mary’s stop on Beacon Street. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Village Vinyl & Hi-Fi (1 review)
    - Great little store with wide selection
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    I love this place! Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Not a lot of space but it’s packed, and if you can’t find it upstairs they may have it in the basement. A reasonable mix of used and new vinyl at fair prices. Recently they acquired an amazing jazz collection which is slowly appearing in the stock. They also sell used and refurbished stereo gear at reasonable prices. See more..