Distraction Brewing Local Tourism Guide & Parking Options for Great Craft Beer!

Check out our latest blog on fun things to do around Roslindale, JP, and Brookline and how you can cap off a great weekend with easy and free parking at Distracting Brewing Company’s taproom!

At Distraction Brewing Company, we’re here to provide you great craft brews, good vibes, and fun local activities to get you properly distracted when visiting Boston. Outside of the main hub, there are many hidden gems throughout Boston to enjoy the New England weather and other recreational activity.

Consider venturing out to some of our local neighborhoods for some awesome, off-the-beaten path fun. Just a bit south of Boston check out some of the cool spots in Roslindale (Rozzie), Jamaica Plain (JP), and Brookline for seasonal recreation, unique experiences, and lots of vibrant dining options.

And to cap off your weekend or leisure, visit Distraction Brewing Company for local craft beer passionately brewed and served in our Roslindale taproom! Additionally, we have ample parking options which is normally a challenge visiting anywhere in Boston. Scroll down to our parking options section or visit our parking page if you want to find options right away.

You can check out our parking options, here!

 

Great fall weekend activities and cool ideas for leisure around Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, and Brookline:

 

Looking for some fun seasonal activities around Rozzie, JP, and Brookline? Here are just a few great ideas for leisure that provide a more authentic, local visit for anyone visiting Boston:

Seasonal Distractions in Brookline, MA

·      As mentioned in our previous blog, you can check out the Larz Anderson Auto Museum if you’re a car enthusiast and want to check out some classic cars in a casual setting.

·      Walk, bike, or jog along the Emerald Necklace along many paths that connect to other neighborhoods for a fun way to explore the city.

·      Explore landmarks via a walking tour or visit Harvard Street for some local shopping and dining.

·      Find casual to upscale dining options that include a lot of diverse and authentic international cuisine.

Seasonal Distractions in Jamacia Plain, MA

·      Bike, walk, (and depending on the time of year you can even sail) on the Jamaica Pond with accessible paths for a mild hike or a challenging jog for runners.

·      Explore Centre Street for shopping and eating options as well as the JP Open Studios to look at local artists’ new work.

·      Check out other local businesses and shops, as well as street festivals every now and then, in Hyde Square.

·      Explore local green spaces and scenic views at the Arnold Arboretum.

Seasonal Distractions in Roslindale, MA

·      You can also visit the Arnold Arboretum in Rozzie! The Arboretum is a large greenery space that extends into both JP and Rozzie. Have a picnic or walk through lush and refreshing green spaces. Also go to Peter’s Hill where you can see the full Boston skyline!

·      Explore Roslindale Village (where Distraction is located!) with small shops, cafes, and dining options.

·      Take part in community activities, events, and farmer’s markets (depending on season) at Adams Park right in the heart of Roslindale.

·      Check out some of the local murals and community art installations, as well as small business expos on Birch Street

Easy parking options and seasonal brews at Distraction Brewing Company

End your day with some seasonal craft brews at Distraction Brewing Company including our pumpkin spice wheat ale, cranberry French farmhouse ale, and our Oktoberfest, with other brews coming out soon. Visiting Distraction Brewing is easy with ample parking options across the street from our local brewery. These include the following:

Distraction Brewing Company Parking Options

1.     Adjacent to Roslindale Medical Center is a municipal lot with ample parking as well as weekend parking. The municipal lot is only a minute walk from our brewery!

2.     The MBTA Commuter Rail lot is also available for patrons that need to find additional parking if other lots are full or street parking is limited. Even if you’re not taking the MBTA you can still park there for a few hours as prices are only $2 for weekdays and $4 for the weekend. 

3.     Parking is also available for free across the street from St. Necatarios Greek Orthodox Church. This has less spots than the other two options, but is usually available throughout the week.

4.     Cohasset Street also has parking spaces behind the old Bank of America building/thrift shop as well.

Weekend Distraction - Brookline Edition:

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.