What's Dorchester like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Dorchester, especially its restaurants. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's museums. Plan a fun excursion to Boston Winery and Adams/King Playground. There's plenty more to see, including John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Dorchester Shores Reservation.
How to get to Dorchester
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Dorchester
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Dorchester
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial), 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Dorchester
Getting to Dorchester on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Fields Corner Station
- Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station
- Shawmut Station
Things to see and do in and around Dorchester
What to see in Dorchester
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Massachusetts Bay
- Adams/King Playground
- Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Things to do in Dorchester
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Boston Winery
- Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
Other popular Dorchester attractions
- Bay State Banner
- Pope John Paul II Park Reservation