Dorchester Travel Guide
Boston
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Popular places to visit
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
You can study the exhibits at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Harvard University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Harvard University, a top university in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Copley Square
You can learn about the local history of Boston during your trip to a well-known site such as Copley Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Dorchester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
"A good hotel, clean and very helpful front desk. Not many stores and shops nearby."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
"The room smelled of pee and the bath was dirty"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Great place to stay!!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"Did not know what to expect, but staff was extremely helpful and friendly, we booked a room with a bathroom in it so had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, AC worked great, very clean. Checked out the public bathroom and they were very clean as welln staff was very attentive. Both bars had good ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"The pool was not open and we did not find out until after we arrived"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"Hotel needs a complimentary continental breakfast for its guests."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
South Boston
South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Boston Design Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Bay Village
While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
