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. 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 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
- 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