Mattapan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
Activities

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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Harborside Inn Of Boston
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The Revolution Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mattapan

Dorchester
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Dorchester. If sightseeing is on the list, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Fields Corner Station or Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station to see more of the area.

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 Flynn Cruiseport Boston 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.

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.

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.
- Fenway Park
- TD Garden
- Harvard University
- Gillette Stadium
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Boston University
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- Tufts University
- Quincy Market
- Salem Witch Museum
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Museum of Science