Dorchester Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by David Cedrone
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Photo by Lisa Morales
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Photo by Steve Ignowski
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Photo by George Sykes

Popular places to visit

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

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.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Fenway Park which includes night scenes and a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.

Fenway Park
Harvard University which includes heritage architecture and a city

Harvard University

Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Harvard University
Boston Common which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a park

Boston Common

The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.

Boston Common
New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

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

New England Aquarium
Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium

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

Gillette Stadium

Activities

Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour at Your Own Pace

Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour at Your Own Pace

AU$15
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour at Your Own Pace
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

AU$83
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
2-Day Secret Cavern+Niagara Falls Tou

Niagara Falls(US) 2-Day Tour from Boston

AU$421
per adult
Niagara Falls(US) 2-Day Tour from Boston
Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

AU$184
per adult
Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Immersive American Revolution Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tours

Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle

AU$46
per traveller
Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

AU$128
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
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Our pick of the best Dorchester Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Boston

Ramada by Wyndham Boston

2.5 out of 5
800 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA
The price is AU$201 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$201
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.6/10 (1,287 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Boston
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside

4 out of 5
240 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$243 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$243
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,355 reviews)
"Everyone was so nice! The free shuttle was amazing!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston

3 out of 5
63 R Boston St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$272 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$272
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$393 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$393
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,753 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and very pretty. The pool was very nice."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
80-120 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$313 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$313
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,592 reviews)
"Not being able to walk around the bed to get in the opposite side is difficult but it wasn't a big issue. Having to control everything off of an ipad is novel but I imagine if it was accidentally dropped and damaged it would be a pretty expensive bill. A very delicate and expensive remote control ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$340 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$340
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,527 reviews)
"Beds by the window made it a bit chillier."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester

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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.

Roxbury
Seaport District featuring a city, a high-rise building and a river or creek

South Boston

South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Boston Design Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.

South Boston
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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End
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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.

Prudential - St. Botolph
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

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.

Bay Village
Seaport District featuring a city, a high-rise building and a river or creek

Seaport District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Seaport District

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