Local Information
Transport
By air
Boston is served by Logan International airport. A taxi from the airport to Cambridge costs around $32-40 (plus 15-20% tip). There is also a good public transport service, the ‘Silver Line', which consists of a combination of bus and subway. At Logan, look for the Silver Line bus service; take this to South Station. Boston's full subway network (the ‘T') is available from South Station; Cambridge can be reached from there by taking the Red Line. The Harvard Square stop on the Red Line is 5 minutes walk from the workshop venue, and is also convenient for accommodation, shops and restaurants close to Harvard.
By train
Amtrak services run to South Station in Boston. From there, Harvard can be reached by subway; follow the directions from South Station under ‘by air'.
By bus
Greyhound services run to South Station. From there, Harvard can be reached by subway; follow the directions from South Station under ‘by air'.
Useful transport links
Logan International airport (http://www.massport.com/logan)
MBTA (Public transport information) (http://www.mbta.com)
Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com)
Greyhound (http://www.greyhound.com)
Accommodation
The following listing suggests hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in the Harvard Square area, within close walking distance of the workshop venue. Typically, accommodation becomes less expensive as one gets farther from Harvard Square. Naturally the suggestions given here do not represent endorsements by the workshop organizers; we recommend contacting the hotels directly to confirm availability for the dates of the workshop.
Irving Guest House (http://www.cambridgeinns.com/irving/)
The Harvard Square Hotel (http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/)
The Inn at Harvard (http://www.theinnatharvard.com/)
The Mary Prentiss Inn (http://www.maryprentissinn.com/)
A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square (http://www.afinow.com/afi/)
Kendall Hotel (near MIT; around 10 mins to Harvard Square on the T). (http://www.kendallhotel.com/)
Useful accommodation links:
http://www.hotels.com
http://www.cambridgeinns.com
http://www.hotelreservations.com
http://www.bnbfinder.com
Restaurants
There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars in Harvard Square. Harvard's Unofficial Guide (http://www.harvardstudentagencies.com/ug/) has a comprehensive listing, and also features further information on nightlife, shops and services, and accommodation.
Weather
The Boston winter can be harsh, with low temperatures, snow and ice sometimes continuing into March and April. Visitors to Boston are advised to check weather forecasts, and a good winter coat and sturdy footwear will be useful in case of snow.
Transport
By air
Boston is served by Logan International airport. A taxi from the airport to Cambridge costs around $32-40 (plus 15-20% tip). There is also a good public transport service, the ‘Silver Line', which consists of a combination of bus and subway. At Logan, look for the Silver Line bus service; take this to South Station. Boston's full subway network (the ‘T') is available from South Station; Cambridge can be reached from there by taking the Red Line. The Harvard Square stop on the Red Line is 5 minutes walk from the workshop venue, and is also convenient for accommodation, shops and restaurants close to Harvard.
By train
Amtrak services run to South Station in Boston. From there, Harvard can be reached by subway; follow the directions from South Station under ‘by air'.
By bus
Greyhound services run to South Station. From there, Harvard can be reached by subway; follow the directions from South Station under ‘by air'.
Useful transport links
Logan International airport (http://www.massport.com/logan)
MBTA (Public transport information) (http://www.mbta.com)
Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com)
Greyhound (http://www.greyhound.com)
Accommodation
The following listing suggests hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in the Harvard Square area, within close walking distance of the workshop venue. Typically, accommodation becomes less expensive as one gets farther from Harvard Square. Naturally the suggestions given here do not represent endorsements by the workshop organizers; we recommend contacting the hotels directly to confirm availability for the dates of the workshop.
Irving Guest House (http://www.cambridgeinns.com/irving/)
The Harvard Square Hotel (http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/)
The Inn at Harvard (http://www.theinnatharvard.com/)
The Mary Prentiss Inn (http://www.maryprentissinn.com/)
A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square (http://www.afinow.com/afi/)
Kendall Hotel (near MIT; around 10 mins to Harvard Square on the T). (http://www.kendallhotel.com/)
Useful accommodation links:
http://www.hotels.com
http://www.cambridgeinns.com
http://www.hotelreservations.com
http://www.bnbfinder.com
Restaurants
There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars in Harvard Square. Harvard's Unofficial Guide (http://www.harvardstudentagencies.com/ug/) has a comprehensive listing, and also features further information on nightlife, shops and services, and accommodation.
Weather
The Boston winter can be harsh, with low temperatures, snow and ice sometimes continuing into March and April. Visitors to Boston are advised to check weather forecasts, and a good winter coat and sturdy footwear will be useful in case of snow.