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. Take in some culture at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Dorchester Shores Reservation and Boston Winery.
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
- Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
- Massachusetts Bay
Things to Do in Dorchester
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
- Boston Winery
When Is the Best Time to Visit Boston?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 34°F)
- Rainiest months: October, December, March, July (average 5 inches of rainfall)