The hub of commercial activity in the Brighton area, and filled with dine-in restaurants, local shops, and pubs, Brighton Center also has many bus branches including the MBTA 501,503 express buses (to Copley and Gov’t Center) as well as the 57 bus to Kenmore, the 86 Bus to Harvard Square, and the 65 Bus to Longwood. Many residents work at the nearby St. Elizabeth’s hospital, and this area is increasingly popular with young professionals due to affordability, accessible parking, and ease of commute, and also has a mix of many long-time residents and families.
