What's Brighton Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out Brighton? Take a campus tour or explore the area around Harvard University and Boston College. There's plenty more to see, including Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Alumni Stadium.
How to Get to Brighton
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Brighton
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Brighton
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Brighton
Getting to Brighton on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Chiswick Rd. Station
- Sutherland Rd. Station
- Washington St. Station
Things to See and Do in and around Brighton
What to See in Brighton
- Harvard University
- Boston College
- Chestnut Hill Reservoir
- Alumni Stadium
- the TRACK at new balance
Things to Do near Brighton:
- Harvard Square (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Brighton Music Hall (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Coolidge Corner Theatre (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
- Paradise Rock Club (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- American Repertory Theater (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
Other Popular Brighton Attractions
- Charles River Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Conte Forum
- Charles River