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.
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 walkable 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 walkable area.
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.
Carney Hospital
If Carney Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Boston.
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.
Things to do
Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour at Your Own Pace
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston's Best Freedom Trail Walking Tour
New York City Day Tour from Boston
Top hotels in Dorchester
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
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 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.
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.
Seaport District
Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- Boston Common
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Harvard Square
- Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Tufts University
Choose Your Dorchester Hotel Style
Hotels Near Dorchester, Boston
- Roxbury Hotels
- South Boston Hotels
- South End Hotels
- Columbus Park - Andrew Square Hotels
- Dudley - Brunswick King Hotels
- Harrison Lenox Hotels
- Mattapan Hotels
- Upham's Corner Hotels
- Neponset - Port Norfolk Hotels
- Codman Square Hotels
- Meeting House Hill Hotels
- Fields Corner East Hotels
- South of Washington Hotels
- Fields Corner West Hotels
- St. Marks Hotels
- Lower Mills Hotels
- Ashmont Hotels
- Jones Hill Hotels
- Lower East Mills - Cedar Grove Hotels
- West Codman Hill - West Lower Mills Hotels