Dorchester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dorchester
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.
Fenway Park
The iconic home of the Boston Red Sox is on the must-see list of every red-blooded baseball fan.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Boston Common
Trace the history of Boston and take a break from the city heat in the USA’s oldest public park.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Harvard University
You don’t have to be a history student to appreciate the unique heritage of this world-renowned academic institution.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Dorchester Hotel Deals
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
Clean room. Amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Location
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Excellent staff, location. Confy rooms
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Perfect for our needs of exploring the city. The bathrooms were always clean
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Dagny Boston
Staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
Great rooms.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester
Dudley - Brunswick King
If you're spending some time in Dudley - Brunswick King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archives and Prince Hall Masonic Temple 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 Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
