Things to Do in Dorchester, Boston

Boston's largest neighborhood, known for its beautiful parks, old architecture, and good public transit. It's considered one of the more affordable areas in the city and has a diverse and inclusive population.

The Pierce HouseHistory Museum
Boston BowlBar
Boston Harbor Distillery Tour & TastingWinery & Brewery

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Top things to do in Dorchester

The Pierce House
★ 4.6 · 127
History Museum★
Ten generations of the Pierce family called this house a home, from its construction in 1683 until it was turned into a museum in 1968. This is not the house of a wealthy merchant, this is where working class colonists (and later…
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Phillips Chocolates
★ 4.7 · 285
Chocolate Shop
This family-owned candy shop established in 1925 sells handcrafted chocolates & gourmet confections.
Every day
9:30 AM – 6 PM
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Natick Mall
★ 4.5 · 10.8k
Shopping Mall
Stylish shopping mall featuring name-brand retailers, fast-food outlets & upscale restaurants.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Dorchester

Boston Bowl
★ 4.3 · 2.4k
Bar
Round-the-clock bowling & billiards, plus a brewpub serving suds & bar bites till late.
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Boston Harbor Distillery Tour & Tasting
★ 4.8 · 155
Winery & Brewery· $
American-style spirits are crafted in a 19th-century waterfront warehouse with a tasting room.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
3 PM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Lucy's American Tavern
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Bar & Grill· $20–30
Rustic-chic hangout featuring elevated tavern grub with seasonal ingredients, plus unique cocktails.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat
10 AM – 1 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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The Bowery Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.5k
Restaurant· $20–60
Comfort food, weekend brunch & seasonal cocktails offered in a vintage-style bar that has a patio.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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Via Cannuccia
★ 4.8 · 613
Italian
A cozy trattoria in Dorchester, this hidden gem brings a slice of Rome to the neighborhood, serving authentic Italian dishes and weekend breakfast.
Mon
5 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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The Ice Creamsmith
★ 4.6 · 288
Ice Cream· $
Longtime ice cream parlor making up all of its flavors in-house, offering mix-ins, sundaes & cakes.
Every day
12 PM – 10 PM
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Banh Mi Ba Le
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Vietnamese· $10–20
Take-out standby for traditional Vietnamese sandwiches & desserts, plus bubble tea & coffee.
Every day
6 AM – 6 PM
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Molinari's
★ 4.5 · 767
Italian· $10–50
Small, rustic spot for wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, old world–style pasta & Italian sandwiches.
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Shanti Taste of India
★ 4.3 · 416
Indian· $20–30
Indian & Bangladeshi dishes & a lunch buffet in an old-world setting with traditional accents.
Every day
12 PM – 10 PM
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The Banshee Pub
★ 4.6 · 970
Irish Pub· $20–30
Irish sports pub playing rugby & soccer matches on numerous TVs, with a bar menu & pints of beer.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
9 AM – 1 AM
Sun
9 AM – 1 AM
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Boston Winery Tour & Tasting
★ 4.8 · 120
Winery & Brewery
Italian-inspired winery offering make-your-own wines plus tastings & tours in an historic building.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
1 PM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Venezia
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Italian· $30–80
Classic Italian dishes in a refined airy dining room on the water, plus related winery next door.
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Pho Que Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 289
Vietnamese· $10–20
An authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Dorchester, MA, serving pho, banh mi, and fresh rice dishes with bold flavors.
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