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What's Dorchester Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Dorchester, especially its restaurants. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's museums. Explore the campus and area around University of Massachusetts Boston and Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate. 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 Metro

Stations in the neighborhood 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
  • Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
  • Massachusetts Bay
  • Adams/King Playground

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

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