Mattapan Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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Other neighbourhoods around Mattapan
Dorchester
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Dorchester. If sightseeing is on the list, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Fields Corner Station or Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station to see more of the area.
Jamaica Plain
Check out the breweries while you're in Jamaica Plain. Hop on the metro at Green Street Station and Heath Street Station to see top sights like Arnold Arboretum and The Footlight Club.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
South Boston
South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Northeastern University
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Hynes Convention Center
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Freedom Trail
- Salem Witch Museum
- Newbury Street
- Museum of Science
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Berklee College of Music
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