Overview
Brockton is the sixth largest city in Massachusetts with a population of 106,000 (2020). Self styled as the "City of Champions" thanks to its two hometown boxing heroes, and a thriving high school sports program.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Brockton
Fuller Craft Museum
One of the few museums in the US that focus solely on crafts. A wide array of materials is represented and the art is all touchable.
Brockton Fire Museum
Exhibits the atmosphere and artifacts of a classic Brockton fire station during Victorian times. Features a beautifully restored 1850s Hand-Tub Pumper called "The Protector." Also a memorial dedicated to the memory of th…
Brockton Rox Baseball
Campanelli Stadium, 1 Lexington Av. Apr. 15-Sept 15.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Canton)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 28 mi away. Directions
Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston is the closest airport. To get to Brockton, take the free Silver Line 1 bus to South Station, and transfer to the Commuter Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line to Montello or Brockton stations ($8.75), or the Campello station ($9.75). Towards the airport, add $2.40 for the transfer to the Silver Line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Brockton Fire Museum, Fuller Craft Museum
- Lunch Cape Cod Cafe Pizza
- Afternoon Brockton Rox Baseball
- Dinner Italian Kitchen
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Brockton is not a destination for fine dining. Many of the national chain restaurants are available off exits from Route 24.
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Get in
By plane
Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston is the closest airport. To get to Brockton, take the free Silver Line 1 bus to South Station, and transfer to the Commuter Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line to Montello or Brockton stations ($8.75), or the Campello station ($9.75). Towards the airport, add $2.40 for the transfer to the Silver Line.
To save a few dollars, you can also take the free Silver Line 1 and get a free transfer to the Red Line to Ashmont, and then pay $2.25 for the BAT 12 bus to Brockton. Towards the airport, add $2.40 for the transfer to the Red Line (free transfer to Silver Line).
Taxis and rideshare are also available.
T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) (PVD) is also an option.
By bus
Brockton Area Transit Authority operates bus route 12 to Ashmont station. The MBTA operates bus 230 to Montello Station from Quincy Center station.
By train
MBTA has commuter rail service from Boston's South station with three stops in Brockton. Additionally, the seasonal CapeFlyer between Boston and Cape Cod calls at Brockton railway station.
By car
- Route 24 is the main access road to Brockton. Routes 28 and 123 also pass through the city.
Get around
See
See Brockton Fire Museum
Exhibits the atmosphere and artifacts of a classic Brockton fire station during Victorian times. Features a beautifully restored 1850s Hand-Tub Pumper called "The Protector." Also a memorial dedicated to the memory of the 13 Brockton firemen who were killed in Brockton's Strand Theater disaster in 1941.
Do
Buy
Most, if not all, of Brockton's many shoe factories and outlets are now closed.
Eat
Brockton is not a destination for fine dining. Many of the national chain restaurants are available off exits from Route 24.
Eat Cape Cod Cafe Pizza
This Greek restaurant has been serving gourmet pizzas since 1939. Cape Cod Cafe offers a large variety of options on its menu; all products are made fresh daily and contain nothing artificial. You cannot go wrong with one of their famous Greek salads or weekly specials. For example the lobster roll which is served every Friday.
Eat Italian Kitchen
A restaurant and a small market. Amazing Italian fare. Truly and sadly a very well kept secret. The best sauce you may ever taste. A local favorite for years and virtually unchanged since its inception.
Eat Village Pizza and Subs
Village Pizza offers a variety of specialty pizzas along with a large selection of subs, shish kebob, salads and pasta. Come early M-F (8:30-10:30AM)during the summer and receive a 30% discount on subs and salads. Mondays offer "Back to the 80s" pricing. Delivers.
Sleep
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