Our Favorite Places

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We have worked together to compile a list of places near UMass Boston that we think you should check out. Let us know what you think on social media if you try any of them out, using #CAsfavoriteplaces

Dorchester: Best Brunch Spots:

• Mckenna’s Cafe, 109 Savin Hill Ave

• Victoria’s Diner, 1024 Massachusetts Ave

Museums:

• Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston St

• Pierce House, 24 Oakton Ave

• Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave (#8 Bus from UMass Boston Busway)

Shopping: South Bay Center, 8 Allstate Rd

Activities:

• Boston Bowl, 820 William T Morrissey Blvd

• Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd (#16 Bus from JFK/UMass)

• New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf (MBTA Redline to South Station)

Good Eats:

• Pho Hoa Restaurant, 1370 Dorchester Ave

• Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Ave

• The Harp + Bard Restaurant, 934 Dorchester Ave

• Shanti Indian Cuisine, 1111 Dorchester Ave

• Paraiso Restaurant, 750 Dudley St

• The Avenue Grille & Pizzeria, 856 Dorchester Ave

• Dot Cafe, 1459 Dorchester Ave

Grocery Stores:

• Tropical Foods, 450 Melnea Cass Blvd

• Euromart, 808 Dorchester Ave

• Phu Cuong Market, 1051 Dorchester Ave

Movies :

• AMC Loews Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St (MBTA Redline to Park St)

• Regal Cinemas Fenway 13 & RPX, 201 Brookline Ave (#8 Bus from UMass Boston Busway)