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The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square/MIT station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy. |
The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square/MIT station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy. |
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In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of MIT's campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston. |
In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of MIT's campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston. |
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There are two types of tickets — CharlieCards (reloadable plastic cards) and CharlieTickets (paper tickets). CharlieCards can be purchased at select MBTA subway stations , while CharlieTickets can be purchased at all fare vending machines. Learn more about [https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard purchasing a Charlie Card] and the [https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/maps/2019-09-01-mbta-system-map-full-revised-2019-08-30.pdf T system map]. |
There are two types of tickets — CharlieCards (reloadable plastic cards) and CharlieTickets (paper tickets). CharlieCards can be purchased at select MBTA subway stations , while CharlieTickets can be purchased at all fare vending machines. Learn more about [https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard purchasing a Charlie Card] and the [https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/maps/2019-09-01-mbta-system-map-full-revised-2019-08-30.pdf T system map]. |
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* 7-Day Pass ($22.50 for unlimited travel for 7 days) |
* 7-Day Pass ($22.50 for unlimited travel for 7 days) |
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See [https://www.mbta.com/destinations/logan-airport this page] for details on public transit options from Logan Airport. |
See [https://www.mbta.com/destinations/logan-airport this page] for details on public transit options from Logan Airport. |
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If you're headed '''to''' Logan Airport, transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are also free. |
If you're headed '''to''' Logan Airport, transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are also free. |
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| ⚫ | * '''Friday''' will be centered at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Fine_Arts,_Boston Museum of Fine Arts], and will also include other [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLAM_(industry_sector) GLAM institutions] across the area. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston. |
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| ⚫ | * The '''Saturday–Sunday–Monday''' portion of the event will take place on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology MIT] campus, in Building 32 (the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_and_Maria_Stata_Center Stata Center]). MIT is located in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cambridge_(Massachusetts) Cambridge], which is directly north of the main part of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boston Boston] across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River Charles River]. |
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=== Food and drink === |
=== Food and drink === |
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:[http://www.annastaqueria.com/locations/ Anna's Taqueria] - burritos and tacos with [http://www.annastaqueria.com/menu/allergy_info/ generally clear nutritional info] for vegetarian/vegan eaters |
:[http://www.annastaqueria.com/locations/ Anna's Taqueria] - burritos and tacos with [http://www.annastaqueria.com/menu/allergy_info/ generally clear nutritional info] for vegetarian/vegan eaters |
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:[https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/ Veggie Galaxy] - a slight walk but vegetarian and vegan-friendly diner classics including vegan bakery |
:[https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/ Veggie Galaxy] - a slight walk but vegetarian and vegan-friendly diner classics including vegan bakery |
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| ⚫ | * '''Friday''' will be centered at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Fine_Arts,_Boston Museum of Fine Arts], and will also include other [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLAM_(industry_sector) GLAM institutions] across the area. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston. |
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| ⚫ | * The '''Saturday–Sunday–Monday''' portion of the event will take place on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology MIT] campus, in Building 32 (the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_and_Maria_Stata_Center Stata Center]). MIT is located in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cambridge_(Massachusetts) Cambridge], which is directly north of the main part of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boston Boston] across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River Charles River]. |
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==Lodging == |
==Lodging == |
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Revision as of 05:10, 5 November 2019
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About Boston and Cambridge
Boston is the tenth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the U.S.
Geography and climate
It will be chilly the weekend of the conference! Dress warmly. Be sure to bring a coat, hat and gloves as we will be experiencing a cold snap Friday and Saturday.
Transportation
The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square/MIT station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy.
In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of MIT's campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston.
There are two types of tickets — CharlieCards (reloadable plastic cards) and CharlieTickets (paper tickets). CharlieCards can be purchased at select MBTA subway stations , while CharlieTickets can be purchased at all fare vending machines. Learn more about purchasing a Charlie Card and the T system map.
Ticket types include:
- Subway one-way fares for $2.40 (CharlieCard) or $2.90 (CharlieTicket or Cash).
- 1-Day Pass ($12.75 for unlimited travel for 24 hours)
- 7-Day Pass ($22.50 for unlimited travel for 7 days)
From the airport or train station
See this page for details on public transit options from Logan Airport.
Service from Logan Airport is free. The Silver (SL1) bus picks up at every Logan Airport terminal, with connections to the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station in downtown Boston. Transferring to the Red Line here is also free.
If you're headed to Logan Airport, transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are also free.
Northeast Corridor/Acela Trains arrive into South Station, which offers a connection to the Red Line.
Transport to conference venues
- Friday will be centered at the Museum of Fine Arts, and will also include other GLAM institutions across the area. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston.
- How to get to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA):OpenStreetMap, T Stop: Museum of Fine Arts on the Green Line E
- The Saturday–Sunday–Monday portion of the event will take place on the MIT campus, in Building 32 (the Stata Center). MIT is located in Cambridge, which is directly north of the main part of Boston across the Charles River.
- T Stop: Kendall/MIT on the red line
Food and drink
Near MIT
- MIT dining locations
- Clover Food Lab - vegetarian
- Flour - coffee, sandwiches, pastry
- Mamaleh's - Jewish deli inspired restaurant
- Vester - coffee, matcha, sandwiches
- Anna's Taqueria - burritos and tacos with generally clear nutritional info for vegetarian/vegan eaters
- Veggie Galaxy - a slight walk but vegetarian and vegan-friendly diner classics including vegan bakery
Lodging
The closest hotels to MIT are the Marriott, Residence Inn, and Kendall Hotel.
Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.
Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in Quincy, which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:
- Holiday Inn Express Quincy, short walk to North Quincy station
- Best Western Quincy, walk to North Quincy station
- Howard Johnson, walk to Wollaston station
- Best Western Braintree, short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station
- Extended Stay America, short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station
Discount rates
Note that these are guaranteed rates; public prices may occasionally drop below.
- Boston Marriott Cambridge
- 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA (5 to 10-minute walk)
- Discounted Rate: $299/night available until October 17th
- Book Here to Secure the Discount
- Hosteling International Boston
- 19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA (15-minute drive)
- Rates ranging from $45-$260/night
- Save 15% by using Wiki19 discount booking code by October 1st
- Save 10% by using Wiki19 discount booking after October 1st while rooms last
Searching
When searching for affordable lodging, check both a hotel's website directly as well as travel aggregators (Booking.com, Google Hotels, etc.); prices can vary between sites.