Things to Do in South Boston

South Boston, the site of the Dorchester Heights National Historic Site and Castle Island, was once a predominantly Irish Catholic neighborhood. With the development of hotels, restaurants, and shopping surrounding the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), the community is now attracting families and young professionals. Once considered a part of the South Boston neighborhood, the breathtaking South Boston waterfront has emerged as its own neighborhood, the Seaport District.

South Boston is home to the famed St. Patrick's Day Parade, drawing leprechauns and revelers to the neighborhood from the city and beyond. It's not unusual to see a movie crew set up along the streets shooting a Hollywood blockbuster the likes of The Departed or Good Will Hunting.

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  • 170 W Broadway
  • (617) 865-7100

Cozy Italian restaurant with a bar, featuring fresh pastas, and Sardinian specialties. Dine Out Boston is August 1 – 15, 2026 See amenity tab for more information.

  • 10 Old Colony Avenue
  • (781) 951-2029

Join us at Castle Island Brewing where beer is fun! Castle Island Brewing is located in South Boston and offering Castle Island beer, wine, and food from Bardo’s Bar Pizza. Host your friends, attend family-friendly…

  • 85 Damrell Street
  • (617) 391-9455

Common Craft is a chef-driven New American restaurant in South Boston, exploring new ways to spotlight the people, tools, traditions, and products that make exceptional dining experiences possible.

  • 63R Boston Street
  • (617) 436-8200

The Courtyard Marriott South Boston features inviting, flexible spaces to relax in with free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Located in “Southie”, the hotel sits directly behind the South Bay Shopping Center with…

  • 429 W Broadway
  • (617) 752-0424

Inspired by the Spanish concept of ‘sobremesa’ the comforting ritual of letting one night unfold slowly so the finer details of an evening can be appreciated. Chef owner operated for a carefully curated experience.

  • 15 Jan Karsi Way
  • (617) 297-5393

We are about two miles from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Medical Center, and Seaport District. Shop at the South Bay Center shopping center or visit Carson Beach and Joe Moakley Park, all less than a mile…

  • 425 W Broadway
  • (617) 765-8636

Modern American comfort dishes plus spirits & craft cocktails in a public atmosphere.

  • 412 W Broadway
  • (617) 917-5626

We are a funky, neighborhood taco shop serving a variety of Mexican fare, fresh oysters and creative cocktails. Conveniently located near the seaport district. Our multiple semi-private and private spaces provide a…

  • 246 W Broadway Boston, MA
  • (617) 420-4070

Lulu Green is an award-winning neighborhood plant-based restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in South Boston. We offer 100% vegan, globally-inspired food + drink for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch served in a…

  • 379r Dorchester Avenue
  • (617) 668-6000

Boston’s premier indoor pickleball club featuring 21 state-of-the-art pickleball courts at 2 convenient locations in South Boston and Charlestown. Our South Boston club is now open! Picklebos offers 11 state-of-the-art…

  • 64 C Street
  • (617) 315-7265

PKL is a premium pickleball parlor paired with an award-winning BBQ restaurant, Pig Beach.

  • 135 Emerson Street
  • (617) 505-2140

The Point Clothing Lounge is a high-quality retail lounge offering our customers an exclusive shopping experience carrying the top clothing, shoes & accessory brands in Men’s fashion.

Spend a Day at Castle Island

Enjoy a day of recreation and history at Castle Island, where you can tour Fort Independence, stroll Pleasure Bay and watch planes flying in and out of Logan.


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Our Great Deals offer specials, discounts, and savings on attractions, tours, family fun, and dining. 

Our Free Things To Do page includes free live music and theater, outdoor festivals, tours, family activities, and more.

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Turn Boston into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 2-3-hour city tour . Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and…