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. 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 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
- Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
- Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
- Massachusetts Bay
Things to do in Dorchester
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Boston Winery
- Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
When is the best time to visit Boston?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, March, July (average 124 mm of rainfall)