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    John F. Kennedy National Historic Site

    179 Reviews
    #2 of 20 things to do in Brookline
    Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks
    83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446-6010
    +1 617-566-7937
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    “This has been my favorite NP so far”

    My son gave me the Passport book last year for Mother's Day, so, my husband and I have been finding... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Kathy73k
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    Reading, Pennsylvania
    “JFK's mother gives narrated tour of this interesting House”

    One this quiet street full of (sadly) half dead trees neglected by the town, sits an inconspicuous... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Belgedoc1
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    Boston, Massachusetts
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    Overview
    4.5
    179 reviews
    • Excellent61%
    • Very good29%
    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “early years” (8 reviews)
    “tour guide” (7 reviews)
    “childhood home” (7 reviews)
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    83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446-6010
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    This has been my favorite NP so far

    My son gave me the Passport book last year for Mother's Day, so, my husband and I have been finding new places to go. This is one of the places that we found, that I never knew existed. The rangers were wonderful. They were very...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    JFK's mother gives narrated tour of this interesting House

    One this quiet street full of (sadly) half dead trees neglected by the town, sits an inconspicuous home, save for eternal flame in front of the doorstep and a National Parks sign on the porch. This is a delighful and eye opening look at family...More

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    Reviewed 11 February 2018
    Take an hour to see 1940's New England, thorugh the Kennedy home

    Take 30 minutes to an hour to walk through the house the Kennedy's lived in before they became THE Kennedys. I recommend the audio tour, and really enjoyed the feeling that I was seeing into the type of home my mother may have lived in...More

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    Reviewed 23 November 2017 via mobile
    JFK revisited

    I have always been fascinated with the Kennedy era. The Kennedy library is a must for any visit to the area, but so is the Kennedy house. The video presentation which precedes the tour is excellent. The home and tour are open free to the...More

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    Reviewed 5 November 2017
    closed November through mid-May

    Because of heating? It says "off-season", but surely that's not true in the touristy sense - one could imagine Thanksgiving and Xmas deco and so on. But so it is - tripadvisor's automatic opening hours display does not make that clear, and on the website,...More

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    Reviewed 4 November 2017
    Fascinating for anyone interested in JFK

    JFK was actually born in the house. The NPS guide was very informative. You can also pick up a walking map of the neighborhood so you can visit JFK's school, church and subsequent house.

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    Reviewed 29 October 2017
    Wonderful Glimpse of JFK's Early Years!

    We visited the Kennedy Birthplace and NHS to increase our historic understanding of the family's early years. The home is in great condition and nicely furnished with authentic antiques. The NPS tour guide provides an excellent overview of both the family history as well as...More

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    Reviewed 16 October 2017
    Peek into JKF Young Years

    Wonderful tour by knowledgeable guides and it's free! The house where JFK was born with photos and pieces from his boyhood. Loved it!

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    Reviewed 12 October 2017 via mobile
    Day visit

    Very impressed well with the time I spent here would and hopefully will have a return visit Would recommend this to anyone

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    Reviewed 27 September 2017
    Wonderful Time Capsule

    Visited while on a JFK pilgrimage to Boston. Cannot praise the wonderful service provided by the excellent Park Rangers enough. The guide really put everything in to context and added so much to the experience. Anyone with the vaguest interest in history should make a...More

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    Hayley1607
    30 July 2017|
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    Response from tracylaw2112 | Reviewed this property |
    Yeah, just over an hour would be right.
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    Response from Chad O | Reviewed this property |
    Google maps will take you right there.
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    traveldays2000
    18 July 2016|
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    Response from Josh K | Reviewed this property |
    Depends on where you are in Boston, but if you're coming from Park Street Station right next to Boston Common it's about 3.5 miles or 30 min on the C Line of the T (subway). Take the C to Coolidge Corner, then it's a 1 mile... More
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