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 walkable area.
University of Massachusetts Boston
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Massachusetts Boston during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Boston Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boston Winery during your travels to Boston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate during your travels in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
You can take time to visit Pope John Paul II Park Reservation during your travels to Boston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
The Escape Game Dedham: 60-Minute Adventures at Legacy Place
Top hotels in Dorchester
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
The staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
Clean room, amenities
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston
Yes
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Great weekend stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Check-in was very quick and my room was ready and I checked in very early. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. I was told before my visit that the pool would be under an emergency maintenance so it would be closed during my stay. On Saturday, as I was walking around I saw that the pool ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Yes, check in was actually fun and easy. Love this place when we come in for Bruins games.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester
Dudley - Brunswick King
If you're spending some time in Dudley - Brunswick King, Prince Hall Masonic Temple and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archives are top sights worth seeing.
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, Columbus Park and Carson Beach 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 Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
Dorchester Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Dorchester Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Boston neighborhoods
- More trip options
Choose Your Dorchester Hotel Style
Hotels Near Dorchester, Boston
- Roxbury Hotels
- South Boston Hotels
- South End Hotels
- Dudley - Brunswick King Hotels
- Columbus Park - Andrew Square Hotels
- Harrison Lenox Hotels
- Mattapan Hotels
- Upham's Corner Hotels
- South of Washington Hotels
- Neponset - Port Norfolk Hotels
- Fields Corner East Hotels
- Meeting House Hill Hotels
- Jones Hill Hotels
- Codman Square Hotels
- Fields Corner West Hotels
- Lower East Mills - Cedar Grove Hotels
- Lower Mills Hotels
- West Codman Hill - West Lower Mills Hotels
