Although Brookline is considered a suburban town, the fact that it is only four miles out of Boston gives it the urban characteristic that many enjoy. In fact, Brookline was the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy. Brookline has many attractions and one of them is the historic Larz Anderson Park, which contains is a great picnic spot because it has gardens, playing fields, and an ice rink. The other site is the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, which contains America’s oldest car collection.