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About Boston |
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VISA Requirements |
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Transportation |
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Weather |
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Things to do in Boston |
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Other General Info |
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Boston
is one of America’s oldest cities. It is at the heart of the region known as the birthplace of American Democracy. It is also rich in
history and tradition, yet fast-paced and growing. The area lies at the
forefront of innovative high technology industries, research and
development, medicine, education, and commerce.
Boston’s skyline is a testimony to Massachusetts’s economic growth and
health. The region’s business climate supports a wide range of
successful enterprises: from current Fortune 500 leaders to emerging
firms capitalizing on technologies of the future. Many of the nation’s
largest corporations as well as foreign companies are located in Boston.
The Boston and Cambridge area is known worldwide for extraordinary
richness of its educational institutions and intellectual resources. The
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
located in Cambridge is one of the world's leading research institutions
in science and technology. Other prestigious educational institutions
include Harvard University, The University of Massachusetts, Boston
College, Southeastern Massachusetts University, Radcliffe College,
Boston University, Tufts University, and Wellesley College.
To know if you actually require a VISA and for more
information on how to obtain one, visit:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/index.html
If you do need a VISA, please make it a priority to obtain one as soon as possible. After your registration, you may also contact us at techleb06-registration@mit.edu for an official invitation letter to the conference.
Chances are you’ve heard Boston referred to as “the walking city”. Walking, however, is not the only mode of transportation in Boston. Public transportation in Boston offers several options to get around the city including the subway MBTA, buses, and taxis. Even those who arrive into Logan International Airport will find public transportation to be a very convenient way to get into the city and surrounding areas. On a nice day, you may even want to use a bicycle to get around. And, believe it or not, you can actually tour Boston by boat, too! On the other hand, if you prefer to drive and have your own car, chances are, you'll need to know about parking or vanpooling in the city.
Spring is at its peak in New England from April until the middle of June. This time of year the temperature varies a good deal but typically offers mid 60 degree days followed by brisk evenings. The spring offers some of the best travel values in the New England countryside. Shopping, museums, bike riding, horseback riding are many of the popular activities this time of year. A sweater and a jacket, in addition to lighter clothes, are recommended. Springtime can be a little damp in New England. For current weather conditions in Boston click here.
While you are in Boston, here are some of the many things that you can do:
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Visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market |
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Walk the Freedom Trail |
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Visit the Boston Common and the Public Garden |
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Visit the Museum of Fine Arts |
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Take a tour with the Boston Duck Tour |
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Visit the New England Aquarium |
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Visit the Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory |
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Have a walk on Newbury and Boylston streets |
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Visit the Museum of Science |
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Visit little Italy at the North End |
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Visit the MIT Museum |
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Walk around in Harvard Square. |
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Go to the Theatre |
Click here for more info on travel time between states, telephones, travel tips – road travel, driver’s license, minimum driver's age, medical insurance, currency exchange, national holidays, and tipping. For further general information on the Boston and Cambridge area please check the following websites:
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Boston for visitors |
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Official City of Boston page for visitors |
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Official City of Cambridge page for visitors |
