Dorchester
Get to know the vibrant, inclusive and diverse neighborhood of Dorchester! From Upham's Corner to Ashmont, Fields Corner to Four Corners, Dorchester offers bustling commercial districts alongside public parks, beautiful murals and ethnic cuisine, including some of the best Vietnamese and Caribbean food in Boston.
Dorchester is a historic neighborhood of over 6 square miles. The town was founded by Puritans who emigrated from Dorchester, England in 1630. Boston's largest neighborhood by far, is today sometimes nicknamed "Dot" by its residents.
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Experience Dorchester.
Explore Dorchester, Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood and home to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Franklin Park Zoo, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate and Commonwealth Museum. As you explore, you'll discover delicious restaurants such as 224 Boston Street Restaurant, dbar, and the Freeport Tavern.
WHERE TO EAT IN DORCHESTER
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Dorchester
Gyu-Kaku provides an authentic Japanese BBQ dining experience where guests cook-to-order their own premium meats over a flaming smokeless grill, while sipping on Japanese sake, shochu, and frosty cold beers. We are all about spending time with friends and family while inspiring...
The Pearl Seafood Bar and Grill
Enjoy Southern hospitality with city sophistication at The Pearl at South Bay, a contemporary seafood grill and raw bar on District Avenue at South Bay. The Pearl is committed to a high-quality culinary experience serving handmade cocktails from a patio-accessible bar. District...
Venezia Waterfront Restaurant & Banquet Facility
Fine European cuisine and attentive, professional servers await your arrival. Venezia Waterfront Restaurant can accommodate groups up to 100 people for all occasions. Private rooms available for groups of 50 people or more. Our waterfront Ballroom can accommodate groups up to 400...
TOP THINGS TO DO IN DORCHESTER
Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled within Boston's historic Franklin Park, is operated and managed by Zoo New England. Conservation is the cornerstone of Zoo New England's mission, and we are committed to preserving and protecting the incredible biodiversity of this planet...
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
The JFK Library is temporarily closed due to ongoing public health and safety concerns. Step back into the recreated world of the early 1960s and experience first hand the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Period settings from the White House and 25 multimedia...
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
The Kennedy Institute is open for pre-booked tours and programs. Visit the Institute Experience democracy at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. As soon as you step inside the Institute, you are greeted as a U.S. Senator. You’ll interact with a variety...
Commonwealth Museum
The Commonwealth Museum brings history alive through exhibits and educational programs. Changing exhibits interpret artifacts and documents that illuminate Massachusetts history.
Venezia Waterfront Restaurant & Banquet Facility
Fine European cuisine and attentive, professional servers await your arrival. Venezia Waterfront Restaurant can accommodate groups up to 100 people for all occasions. Private rooms available for groups of 50 people or more. Our waterfront Ballroom can accommodate groups up to 400...
Where to Stay IN DORCHESTER
Comfort Inn Boston
A 132-room hotel offering complimentary continental breakfast, shuttle service to subway stations and Logan, as well as onsite parking.
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Bayside
The DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Bayside is Boston's premier choice for hotel accommodations. Located off I-93 adjacent to the MBTA Red Line, we offer complimentary shuttle service to Logan International Airport and downtown Boston - just minutes away. Our 197 beautifully...
Ramada Boston
The Ramada Boston offers a unique combination of lodging, dining and family entertainment. Overlooking the harbor, the Ramada boasts 174 tastefully decorated guest rooms. Dining is offered at The Old Phillips Old Colony House, Freeport Tavern and Pizano Cafe . Only 4 miles from...
University of Massachusetts Boston - Conference and Event Services
Residence Hall Summer Housing UMass Boston is pleased to offer comfortable, convenient, and affordable summer housing options for you or your group. Our residence halls are steps away from campus buildings, university conference and event space, and within walking distance to the...
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