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Brockton is a city of about 105,000 people about 25 miles south of Boston, known as the City of Champions. It was the hometown of undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano and middleweight great Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and a statue of Marciano stands outside the high school stadium. In the 1800s Brockton was a giant of shoe manufacturing, and Thomas Edison chose it for one of the first electric lighting systems.
Downtown along Main Street and Legion Parkway has historic commercial buildings such as the Franklin Block, and fine Victorian homes like the Gardner J. Kingman House and Moses Packard House line the older neighborhoods. The Fuller Craft Museum, the only museum in New England devoted to contemporary craft, sits in a wooded setting by a pond.
D.W. Field Park offers ponds, trails and a scenic parkway around the north end of the city, and Campanelli Stadium hosts the summer collegiate Brockton Rox baseball team. Boston and Cape Cod are each within an easy drive.
Large city park of about 700 acres in north Brockton with ponds, woods, a golf course and a scenic parkway, designed in the 1920s. Walkers and cyclists use the loop roads, and its stone tower and lakeside lookouts are favorites. Visit in autumn for colorful leaves along the ponds.
Museum of contemporary craft set beside a pond at the edge of D.W. Field Park, with changing exhibits of ceramics, glass, wood, fiber and metal art. It also runs workshops and family programs. Check the current shows online, and walk the pond trail outside after your visit.
Small group of local history museums run by volunteers, covering Brockton's past as a major shoe-making center, its fire department and early electric lighting. Exhibits include old shoe machinery and fire equipment. Hours are limited, so check open days before going.
Large bronze statue of heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano, the Brockton native who retired undefeated, standing near Brockton High School. It honors the city's most famous son, known as the Brockton Blockbuster. Stop for a photo, and note that it stands on school grounds.
Romanesque style city hall built in the 1890s, with a tall clock tower and a memorial hall honoring Civil War soldiers, decorated with murals. It is one of the city's finest buildings. Look at the exterior while walking downtown, and ask about access to the memorial hall on weekdays.
Historic Victorian home built for shoe manufacturer Moses Packard, a reminder of the wealth Brockton's shoe industry brought in the 1800s. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a private building, so view it from the street during a walk through older neighborhoods.
Historic house tied to a prominent shoe-era Brockton family, recognized on the National Register for its architecture. It shows the fine homes built by local manufacturers. It is privately owned, so enjoy it from the sidewalk while exploring nearby historic streets.
Historic commercial block in downtown Brockton built during the city's shoe-making boom, with a decorative brick facade typical of late 1800s Main Street buildings. It is part of the downtown historic fabric. Look up at its upper floors when walking Main Street.
City center around Main Street with historic commercial buildings, City Hall, local restaurants serving Cape Verdean, Haitian and other cuisines, and community events. Murals add color to the area. Try a Cape Verdean meal, and combine your walk with a visit to City Hall.
Short, tree-lined street in downtown Brockton framed by historic early 1900s buildings that reflect the prosperity of the shoe era. It is used for parades, gatherings and some city events. It is a pleasant stop on a downtown walk, especially for architecture fans.
Ballpark that is home to the Brockton Rox, a summer collegiate baseball team, with affordable tickets and a relaxed family atmosphere. It also hosts concerts and community events. Go on a summer evening, and look for fireworks nights and promotions on the schedule.
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