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 vibrant area.
Fenway Park
The iconic home of the Boston Red Sox is on the must-see list of every red-blooded baseball fan.
Harvard University
You don’t have to be a history student to appreciate the unique heritage of this world-renowned academic institution.
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Our pick of the best Dorchester Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
Ants in bathroom, loud, old
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
My family and I have a great stay
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
nice location
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Clean room and easy access
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Room was so small I could have gone to the bathroom and washed my hair at the same time. You could barely walk in the room as the bed was so close to the wall. The sheets were like sandpaper. Staff was inattentive to guests checking in.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
The staff were extremely helpful and able to find us a room for early check in following our long train ride to Boston.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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, 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.
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.
