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Boston - Streetcar Suburbs (Chapter)

This is the Streetcar Suburbs chapter from Lonely Planet's Boston guidebook.

A chain of parks known as the Emerald Necklace leads south to the Streetcar Suburbs. Brookline was the birthplace of John F Kennedy; Jamaica Plain is a progressive residential community with gracious Victorian architecture and a cutting-edge music scene.

  • settle in the balcony at the Coolidge Corner Theatre and catching an art-house flick
  • maps
  • enjoy an evening of delightful food, music and camaraderie at Tres Gatos
  • transport
  • browse the stacks, listen to a lecture or find a bargain at the Brookline Booksmith
  • restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Sleeping, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

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