East Braintree

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East Braintree, MA

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A quiet community near the Quincy Bay

Commuter Charming River Suburban

Nestled near Braintree, Quincy, and Weymouth, East Braintree is a residential community lined with long-standing homes and shade trees. A variety of small businesses reside around the area, but East Braintree is mainly suburban. Residents have easy access to the East Braintree/Weymouth Landing train station, making traveling to and from the area simple. The station sits near the Monatiquot River, stemming from Quincy Bay to the northeast. Shopping centers, golf courses, and community parks sit nearby in Braintree, including Pond Meadow Park, where hiking and wildlife watching are popular activities. Although residents enjoy East Braintree’s small-town charm, they also appreciate being able to commute to Boston, located roughly 13 miles north. Apartments, condos, and single-family homes in East Braintree range from affordable to high end.

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
  • Blue Hills Reservation
  • Ames Nowell State Park
  • Webb Memorial State Park

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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