Getting Around in Boston

The SVU Annual Conference has been in some great cities:  Denver, San Diego, Baltimore, Chicago...  and this year is no exception!  I love traveling to great cities like Boston...experiencing unique sights, smells and tastes. The only catch is that time is limited when you're in town for a conference.  I am certainly no expert, but I have lived in Boston and I can offer some tips on getting around town and making the most of your time in town!  Fortunately, the SVU hotel and the Hynes Convention Center are centrally located downtown within walking distance to great restaurants and shopping.

The "T" (Subway)
The "T" is one of the most efficient and inexpensive ways to get around the city.   While many great sights and tastes are within walking distance of our hotel, the "T" is a considerably faster way to get to some of the more distant attractions.  I mean, it is technically possible to walk from New York to Boston, too, but who has time for that?  Boston has made their subway system easy to navigate, including a handy-dandy map available at the airport and at any "T" Station.  (Click on the link above, or web-search MBTA)

$1.70 = One ride, including free transfer to bus
$9.00 = One day, unlimited rides
$15.00 = One week, unlimited rides

My recommendation for folks traveling to Boston:
-  When you arrive at the airport and collect your bags, take a shuttle bus marked "MBTA" outside of baggage claim to the Blue Line Logan Airport "T" Station. 
-  At the station, purchase your ticket, for one ride if you're planning to stick close to the hotel, or splurge on the one week ticket if you are headed for adventure.
-  Take the Blue Line to Government Center, transfer onto the Green Line, and take that to Copley.
-  Voila!  You have arrived!

SURE: It's probably more relaxing to take a cab from the airport to the hotel, particularly if you aren't familiar with the system...but FYI:  That will cost you around $25.00-30.00 each way.

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Stay tuned for ideas of some things to do and see close to the hotel, some things to take the "T" and do, as well as sightseeing tour options!

Kari