Location: Brockton
Top Things to do in Brockton
Top 10 Things to do in Brockton, United States
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 95,314 in the 2015 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County. Brockton is the seventh largest city in Massachusetts and is sometimes referred to as the "City of Champions", due to the success of native boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, as well as its successful Brockton High School sports programs. Two of the villages within the city are Montello and Campello, both have the distinction of having their own MBTA Commuter Rail Stations and post offices. Campello is the smallest neighborhood in the city, but also the most populous. Brockton hosts a baseball team, the Brockton Rox. Brockton is one of the windiest cities in the United States, with an average wind speed of 14.3 mph.
Restaurants in Brockton
1. Borderland State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
The 3-story home built by artist and suffragist Blanche Ames and her botanist husband Oakes, is the centerpiece of this park. Visitors can also walk and horseback ride, fish, canoe, ice-skate and sled.
Reviewed By jakegreenville - Milton, Massachusetts
Borderland State Park has easy trails for walkers and more challenging ones for hikers. I took the easy 3 mile walk which is a slightly uneven unpaved road that includes woodlands, three ponds, interesting rock formations, meadows and farmland. The mansion was closed during my visit, but the exterior is interesting and worth inspecting. The park is large and uncrowded. There is a visitor center with restrooms and trail maps. Overall a top walkers destination. Bring insect repellent.
2. Blue Hills Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
These seven thousand acres span six Massachusetts cities and towns.
Reviewed By Leintwardine - Leintwardine, United Kingdom
Came here in late Feb while visiting family and friends and there was still some snow from the previous week which made some of the rocks quite slippery, so make sure you wear suitable boots at this time of year as there was also a lot of water from melting.
The trail we used was great fun as it wound it's way between the rocks and there are some great views of Boston and the surrounding coast and countryside.
If you enjoy walking with a little rock climbing then this is a must when visiting the area.
3. Natural Resources Trust of Easton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By DCLCMassachusetts - Florida
wonderful place to walk and see some small animals. They have a petting area and sheep. It is free and kept very clean. If you enjoy nature you will have fun.
4. Fuller Craft Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Laurie K - Milton, Massachusetts
This place is such a gem. More people need to frequent it! Not only is it set in a beautiful environment with a lake replete with classic swans swimming, but there's an outdoors sculpture/sanctuary type landscape as well as the beautiful architecture of the main exhibit building itself. The exhibits I saw recently were outstanding. Old glass repurposed in wonderful and fanciful ways as well as an outstanding modern tapestry exhibit. There's always some community based exhibits as well as the museum seems committed to partnering with the local schools and children to support artistic development. There's a delightful walkout onto a terrace which sits right on the lake. You feel as if you are in a floating Japanese style space. Tho the snack cafe wasn't opened when we visited it seems a perfect place to sit with or without food. There is ample free parking and its so refreshing to be outside the city in a short, traffic free drive to see good art/crafts. Can't say enough good things about this place!
5. Kidsports
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Heather B - Braintree
I brought my daughter here because it was raining out. We got the wristband with the general admission and plaster painting, laser tag, and unlimited bowling. My daughter had a great time, the play place is fun and there's 1 indoor bounce house. We thought there would be more bounce houses but regardless she had a blast and made new friends. Its a great way to spend time if its not so nice outside. I wish we didn't live so far away or I would have signed her up for their summer camp program!
6. TreeTop Adventures Canton
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
TreeTop Adventures is an exciting new zip-line and climbing park located just 30 minutes south of Boston at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, MA. This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and safe for all participants. We provide a harness and equipment and give you a safety briefing that demonstrates how to climb and zip line in the Park. There are 10 separate trails of varying levels of difficulty ranging from beginner to advanced. Every trail has a zip-line! Incredible fun for everyone - families and groups. Come spend the day at Greater Boston's #1 outdoor adventure attraction!
Reviewed By JamyMadeja
The name says it -- tree top adventures climbing and balancing and zipping, all with an amazing safety system automated so any age, any language speaker can enjoy the experience. It is physically and mentally challenging, and each person can choose his or her own difficulty level, although everyone must do easy to intermediate before expert. It is like an aerial obstacle course with zipping and a few rappelles. Go off peak for lower wait times (price breaks for evening and groups of ten or more). The price is worth it, divided over all the hours of adventure! I went with three other adults and six kids ages 11-15 and everyone loved it. Enthralling respite from brain-oriented daywork!
7. Old Colony Brewing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By CoachK2525 - Dedham, Massachusetts
Fell into via word of mouth and GPS..and glad we did. Real cool small layout in strip plaza but beer is awesome and staff knows what they are doing!
8. 10th District Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By jeffpags - Taunton, Massachusetts
Definitely worth the trip if your making a point to check out of all of the local MA Breweries. Nice small brewery where your literally right on top of the brewing process--the day we were here they were changing the beers and you could smell the Hops as they were emptying them out... food option right next door as well.
9. Simpson Spring
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
We are the oldest active bottling plant in the United States and offer tours of our historic building on Saturdays at 11am and 1pm and any time by appointment. Please call ahead. Simpson Spring is a family owned and operated company that provides pure bottled spring water, zero calorie, zero-sugar craft seltzers and all-natural hand-mixed soda in a variety of classic flavors. We have built out a unique local marketplace that is open every day except Sunday and offers the largest selection of locally made, sourced and grown products around! From poultry and meat products, to pastas, coffees, yogurts and pastries. From hand made organic body lotions and soaps to mosquito repellents - it's all right here. You will also find a huge selection of hyper-local honeys - great for allergy sufferers. Some of our local brands include Feather Brook Farm, Lilac Hedge Farm, Queen Bee Products, Products of the Hive, Sophia's Greek Pantry, Eva's Pastries, Little Acre Gourmet, Homemade Heaven Bakery, Blackbird Farm, Something Sweet Without Wheat, Red Barn Coffee Roasters and so much more In addition to the dozens of featured local vendors and products we also bring in a select group of non-local products who share the vision and integrity that we impart to our customers including products such as sustainable, non-GMO, grass fed meats and cheeses, premium quality essential oils, raw nuts, organic gardening materials, pet food and supplies. For food lovers, families, history buffs and those who believe in supporting local business and sustainable business practices - Simspon Spring is a must stop shop!
Reviewed By bostonfamilydoc - Easton, Massachusetts
We just learned about Simpson Spring after living in Easton, MA for 9 years!! There is a small farmer's market on Saturday from 10-2 year round. There is a mix of food (cookies, breads, etc), coffee, organic beauty products, alpaca products, and of course Simpson Spring flavored drinks. It is nice to spend $ to support the local small business and we will continue to visit often.
10. Campanelli Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By AlanW182 - Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States
Nice field, it's too bad they couldn't get a minor leauge team there, but with the Pawtuket Red Sox being so close it might not work. Still a fun night with the present teams and decent prices on the food and beer.
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