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<p><a href="#lodging">Where to stay</a></p>
<p><a href="#arriving">Arriving in Boston</a></p>
<p><a href="#getting_around">Getting to LibrePlanet and navigating the Boston/Cambridge Area</a></p>
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<p><strong>LibrePlanet 2014 will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Stata Center, at 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139.</strong></p>

			<h2 id="lodging">Where to stay</h2>

<p>Prices range from $ (inexpensive) to $$$ (expensive).</p>

<h3>Hostels</h3>

<p>These are about five kilometers from the conference venue, but have prices of $50 or less per night.</p>

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<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostelling-International-Boston-Chinatown/Boston/54929?sc_sau=sfab&amp;sc_pos=1">Hostelling International Boston Downtown</a> ($)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/40-Berkeley-Hostel/Boston/7191">YMCA, Berkley Residence</a> ($)</li>
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<p>Other hostels a little farther out can be found at <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Boston/ChosenCountry.USA">HostelWorld</a>.</p>

<h3>Hotels</h3>

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<li>Stay at a cute New England bed and breakfast like <a href="http://www.cambridgeinns.com/irving">the Irving</a> in Harvard Square. ($$)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.johnjeffrieshouse.com/">The John Jeffries House</a> is another B&amp;B a short ride away on the red line at the Charles MGH stop. ($$)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/">Harvard Square Hotel</a> is close to the red line and reasonably priced for a hotel in Harvard Square. ($$$)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.charleshotel.com/">The Charles Hotel</a> in Harvard Square has valet parking. ($$$)</li>
<li><a href="http://cambridge.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html">The Hyatt Regency</a> overlooks the Charles river, providing a view of the Boston skyline. ($$$)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge">The Marriott</a> is located at the Kendall/MIT stop with many restaurants located nearby. ($$)</li>
<li>The historic <a href="http://kendallhotel.com/">Kendall Hotel</a> is in the heart of the MIT campus. It was originally an 1800s firehouse. ($$$)</li>
<li><a href="http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-boston-cambridge-BOSSBDT/index.html">The Doubletree</a> is over the Charles river in Boston just two kilometers away. A 5 minute ride on the 64 or 70 bus takes you into Central Square. ($$$)</li>
<li>Also in Boston is the <a href="http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/massachusetts/boston/days-hotel-boston-harvard-fenway/hotel-overview?hotel_id=04159">Days Hotel of Boston</a>. The 86 or 70 bus picks up across the street (in front of the Star Market grocery) and takes you to Cambridge and the red line in approximately 10 minutes. ($$)</li>
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<h2 id="arriving">Arriving in the City</h2>

<h3>From Logan Airport</h3>

<p>Most people travel via these three routes from the airport:</p>

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<li>Cab. Cabs are located all over the city: at the airport and major subway stations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=SILVER">Silver Line</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=BLUE">Blue Line</a>
The MBTA website provides a very <a href="http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/logan/">helpful page</a> on how to navigate via the Silver Line and Blue Line from the airport.</li>
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<h3>Commuting from the Suburbs</h3>

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<li>Commute to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=15583&amp;lat=42.365551&amp;lng=-71.061251">North Station</a> for cities north of the city. Take the Green Line to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Park Street</a> to reach the office, or to transfer to the North Red Line to connect to MIT. </li>
<li>Commute to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/stations/?stopId=191">South Station</a> for cities south of the city. The station is situated on the Red Line. You can take the North Red Line to the FSF office and get off at <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Park Street</a> or <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Downtown Crossing</a>. You can reach MIT by continuing north and disembarking at <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=12412">Kendall/MIT Station</a>.</li>
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<p><b>If you still need help with travelling, contact Chrissie at sales@fsf.org.</b>

<h2 id="getting_around">Getting to LibrePlanet and Navigating the Boston/Cambridge Area</h2>

<h3>Public Transportation</h3>

<p>The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the <a href="http://www.mbta.com">MBTA</a>. Passes can be purchased with credit and debit cards in stations and single rides can be purchased on board with cash. The links below can help you to plan your trip to MIT's Stata Center and around town. MIT is located at the Kendall/MIT stop on the red line. The FSF's offices are located near the Downtown Crossing and Park Street T stops. </p>

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<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/servicenearby/?saServiceNearBy=stata+center%2C+mit%2C+cambridge%2C+ma&amp;sLocation=42.3616095%3A%3A-71.09063549999996&amp;selectedPoint=&amp;sDate=03%2F22%2F2014&amp;time=9%3A00+AM">Buses</a>: 1, 47, 64, 68, 69, 70/70A, 83, 85, 91, CT1, CT2</li>
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<h3>Getting to LibrePlanet at the Stata Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology</h3>

<div class="thumbnail lp-thumbnail"><img class="img-responsive" src="//static.fsf.org/nosvn/libreplanet/2014/site/stata_center.jpg" alt="[ MIT's interesting-looking Stata Center ]"><p class="text-muted text-center">The Stata Center. Image <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed">CC-BY-3.0</a> Pablo Valerio</p></div>


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<li>Address: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
<li>Closest subway stop: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=12412">Red line: Kendall/MIT Station</a></li>
<li>Directions: When you leave the station, turn west on Main Street (toward Ames street), turn left on Vassar Street, and then turn left. 
The Stata Center was famously designed by Frank Gehry; its <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/MIT_Stata_Center-20070224.jpg">unique look</a> makes it easy to spot. </li>
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<h3>Getting to the Free Software Foundation office</h3>

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<li>Address: 51 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110</li>
<li>Closest subway stops: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Green/Red lines: Park Street Station</a>; <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Green/Orange lines: Downtown Crossing Station</a></li>
<li>Directions: Each of these subway stations are only a couple blocks away. The FSF is located in a non-descript office building near the Filene's construction, just a block away from the hub of Downtown Crossing, Washington Street.</li>
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<p>The door is unlocked during the day, so you can just come right on inside to the 5th floor. If the door happens to be locked, the intercom outside will connect you to a phone in the office to be let up.</p>

<h3>Getting to the Saturday party at Asgard</h3>  

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<li>Address: 350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
<li>To get to Asgard from the Stata Center, walk west on Vassar and take a right (north) on Massachusetts Ave. for approximately 1/2 mile.</li>
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<h3>Parking</h3>

<h4>Around Kendall/MIT</h4>

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<li>Massachusetts Avenue and side streets around MIT have metered street parking</li>
<li><a href="http://kendallsquare.org/related/parking/">Kendall Square Parking Garage</a>: $18-23 a day</li>
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<h4>Downtown/Near FSF office</h4>

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<li>Finding street parking is more difficult</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/arch-street-garage.htm">Arch Street Garage (located across the street from the FSF)</a>: $36</li>
<li><a href="http://massconvention.com/about-us/boston-common-garage">Boston Common Garage</a>: $12-24. Best deal downtown! Only a few blocks from the office.</li>
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<h4>Around Harvard Square</h4>

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<li>Metered street parking along JFK Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Mt. Auburn Street</li>
<li><a href="http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Services/University-Place-Garage.aspx">University Place Garage</a>: $13 evenings/$9 with local business voucher</li>
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<h2 id="eating">Where to Eat</h2>

<h3>Kendall Square</h3>

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<li><a href="http://www.emmaspizza.com/">Emma's Pizza</a> has served up great organic pizza for Cambridge for over 50 years. Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>For some Mexican soul food, try <a href="http://www.beantowntaqueria.com/">Beantown Taqueria</a> on Mass Ave. Vegetarian options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cloverfoodlab.com/">Clover Food Lab</a> is popular for its organic fast food. There is both a food truck and a restaurant location in Kendall Square. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>Enjoy all-day brunch at <a href="http://www.thefriendlytoast.com/">The Friendly Toast</a>. They can also accommodate large groups. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>Grab a quick burrito at <a href="http://www.chipotle.com">Chipotle</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.themeadhall.com/">Meadhall</a> is a new American restaurant praised for its beer selection. Vegetarian options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cambrew.com/">Cambridge Brewing Company</a> serves local food and brewed-in-house beer. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>On the pricier side, enjoy the wine and tapas at <a href="http://www.bellywinebar.com/">Belly Wine Bar</a>, or for something more substantial, try its sister restaurant next door at <a href="http://www.theblueroom.net/">The Blue Room</a>. Vegetarian options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hungrymothercambridge.com/">Hungry Mother</a> is a critically-acclaimed Southern farm restaurant. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.bonmetruck.com/">Bon Me</a> is loved for their house-made Vietnamese food. Vegan/Vegetarian options. Gluten-free options.</li>
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<h3>Central Square</h3>

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<li><a href="http://www.veggiegalaxy.com/">Veggie Galaxy</a> is a vegan diner that serves breakfast all day. They also have lunch, dinner, and bakery options. They also accept bitcoin! Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
<li>Try some Eritrean/Ethiopian food at <a href="http://www.asmararestaurantboston.com/">Asmara</a>! Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>Cocktail lovers enjoy the hidden tiny gem, <a href="http://www.brickandmortarbar.com/">Brick and Mortar</a>. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>1930s-era <a href="http://www.greenstreetgrill.com/">Green Street</a> is another favorite for cocktail lovers. Vegetarian options.</li>
<li>Get your nerd on at the burger bar, <a href="http://www.miracleofscience.us/">Miracle of Science</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
<li>Grab a late night falafel to go at <a href="http://www.falafelpalace.net/">Falafel Palace</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
<li>The nightclub <a href="http://www.mideastclub.com/">The Middle East</a> also houses some Middle Eastern and Greek restaurants. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
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<h3>Harvard Square</h3>

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<li><a href="http://www.grendelsden.com/">Grendel's Den</a> is a favorite restaurant &amp; bar among the local Free Software community. Join us Sunday night at 9pm to partake in their half-priced menu. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.veggieplanet.net/">Veggie Planet</a> is a Vegan/Vegetarian pizza place with live folk music. Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
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<h3>Downtown</h3>

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<li><a href="http://chauchowcity.com/">Chau Chow City</a> can accommodate large groups. Their Chinese food proportions are substantial, and their cocktails are fun (some are literally on fire!) Vegetarian options.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.samlagrassas.com/">Sam Lagrassa's</a> is famous for its sandwiches. Vegetarian options.</li>
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0f84b75d	90	<h1>Getting Around</h1>
30512c5a	91	<div id="lp-panel" class="panel panel-default margin-top">
0f84b75d	92	<div class="panel-heading">
1a477ca3	93	<h2 class="panel-title">
30512c5a	94	<span class="glyphicon glyphicon-list"></span>
1a477ca3 ZR	95	Contents
	96	</h2>
	97	</div>
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	100
	101	<p><a href="#lodging">Where to stay</a></p>
	102	<p><a href="#arriving">Arriving in Boston</a></p>
	103	<p><a href="#getting_around">Getting to LibrePlanet and navigating the Boston/Cambridge Area</a></p>
	104	<p><a href="#eating">Where to eat</a></p>
	105
	106	</div>
	107	</div>
	108
8a874936	109	<p><strong>LibrePlanet 2014 will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Stata Center, at 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139.</strong></p>
1a477ca3	110
30512c5a	111	<h2 id="lodging">Where to stay</h2>
2c5d4ff4	112
f270c555	113	<p>Prices range from $ (inexpensive) to $$$ (expensive).</p>
2c5d4ff4	114
f270c555	115	<h3>Hostels</h3>
2c5d4ff4	116
f8022deb	117	<p>These are about five kilometers from the conference venue, but have prices of $50 or less per night.</p>
2c5d4ff4	118
f8022deb L	119	<ul>
	120	<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostelling-International-Boston-Chinatown/Boston/54929?sc_sau=sfab&sc_pos=1">Hostelling International Boston Downtown</a> ($)</li>
	121	<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/40-Berkeley-Hostel/Boston/7191">YMCA, Berkley Residence</a> ($)</li>
	122	</ul>
2c5d4ff4	123
f8022deb	124	<p>Other hostels a little farther out can be found at <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Boston/ChosenCountry.USA">HostelWorld</a>.</p>
2c5d4ff4	125
f270c555	126	<h3>Hotels</h3>
2c5d4ff4	127
f8022deb L	128	<ul>
	129	<li>Stay at a cute New England bed and breakfast like <a href="http://www.cambridgeinns.com/irving">the Irving</a> in Harvard Square. ($$)</li>
	130	<li><a href="http://www.johnjeffrieshouse.com/">The John Jeffries House</a> is another B&B a short ride away on the red line at the Charles MGH stop. ($$)</li>
	131	<li><a href="http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/">Harvard Square Hotel</a> is close to the red line and reasonably priced for a hotel in Harvard Square. ($$$)</li>
	132	<li><a href="http://www.charleshotel.com/">The Charles Hotel</a> in Harvard Square has valet parking. ($$$)</li>
	133	<li><a href="http://cambridge.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html">The Hyatt Regency</a> overlooks the Charles river, providing a view of the Boston skyline. ($$$)</li>
	134	<li><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge">The Marriott</a> is located at the Kendall/MIT stop with many restaurants located nearby. ($$)</li>
	135	<li>The historic <a href="http://kendallhotel.com/">Kendall Hotel</a> is in the heart of the MIT campus. It was originally an 1800s firehouse. ($$$)</li>
	136	<li><a href="http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-boston-cambridge-BOSSBDT/index.html">The Doubletree</a> is over the Charles river in Boston just two kilometers away. A 5 minute ride on the 64 or 70 bus takes you into Central Square. ($$$)</li>
	137	<li>Also in Boston is the <a href="http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/massachusetts/boston/days-hotel-boston-harvard-fenway/hotel-overview?hotel_id=04159">Days Hotel of Boston</a>. The 86 or 70 bus picks up across the street (in front of the Star Market grocery) and takes you to Cambridge and the red line in approximately 10 minutes. ($$)</li>
	138	</ul>
	139
30512c5a	140	<h2 id="arriving">Arriving in the City</h2>
f8022deb	141
cd472d0d	142	<h3>From Logan Airport</h3>
f8022deb	143
cd472d0d	144	<p>Most people travel via these three routes from the airport:</p>
f8022deb L	145
f8022deb L	146	<ul>
cd472d0d ZR	147	<li>Cab. Cabs are located all over the city: at the airport and major subway stations.</li>
	148	<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=SILVER">Silver Line</a></li>
	149	<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=BLUE">Blue Line</a>
	150	The MBTA website provides a very <a href="http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/logan/">helpful page</a> on how to navigate via the Silver Line and Blue Line from the airport.</li>
f8022deb L	151	</ul>
f8022deb L	152
cd472d0d	153	<h3>Commuting from the Suburbs</h3>
f8022deb L	154
f8022deb L	155	<ul>
cd472d0d ZR	156	<li>Commute to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=15583&lat=42.365551&lng=-71.061251">North Station</a> for cities north of the city. Take the Green Line to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Park Street</a> to reach the office, or to transfer to the North Red Line to connect to MIT. </li>
cd472d0d ZR	157	<li>Commute to <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/stations/?stopId=191">South Station</a> for cities south of the city. The station is situated on the Red Line. You can take the North Red Line to the FSF office and get off at <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Park Street</a> or <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Downtown Crossing</a>. You can reach MIT by continuing north and disembarking at <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=12412">Kendall/MIT Station</a>.</li>
f8022deb L	158	</ul>
f8022deb L	159
cd472d0d	160	<p><b>If you still need help with travelling, contact Chrissie at sales@fsf.org.</b>
f8022deb	161
30512c5a	162	<h2 id="getting_around">Getting to LibrePlanet and Navigating the Boston/Cambridge Area</h2>
f8022deb	163
cd472d0d	164	<h3>Public Transportation</h3>
f8022deb L	165
	166	<p>The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the <a href="http://www.mbta.com">MBTA</a>. Passes can be purchased with credit and debit cards in stations and single rides can be purchased on board with cash. The links below can help you to plan your trip to MIT's Stata Center and around town. MIT is located at the Kendall/MIT stop on the red line. The FSF's offices are located near the Downtown Crossing and Park Street T stops. </p>
	167
	168	<ul>
	169	<li>Subway: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=RED">Red line - Kendall stop</a></li>
	170	<li><a href="http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/servicenearby/?saServiceNearBy=stata+center%2C+mit%2C+cambridge%2C+ma&sLocation=42.3616095%3A%3A-71.09063549999996&selectedPoint=&sDate=03%2F22%2F2014&time=9%3A00+AM">Buses</a>: 1, 47, 64, 68, 69, 70/70A, 83, 85, 91, CT1, CT2</li>
	171	</ul>
	172
cd472d0d ZR	173	<h3>Getting to LibrePlanet at the Stata Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology</h3>
cd472d0d ZR	174
30512c5a	175	<div class="thumbnail lp-thumbnail"><img class="img-responsive" src="//static.fsf.org/nosvn/libreplanet/2014/site/stata_center.jpg" alt="[ MIT's interesting-looking Stata Center ]"><p class="text-muted text-center">The Stata Center. Image <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed">CC-BY-3.0</a> Pablo Valerio</p></div>
	176
	177
cd472d0d ZR	178	<ul>
	179	<li>Address: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
	180	<li>Closest subway stop: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=12412">Red line: Kendall/MIT Station</a></li>
	181	<li>Directions: When you leave the station, turn west on Main Street (toward Ames street), turn left on Vassar Street, and then turn left.
	182	The Stata Center was famously designed by Frank Gehry; its <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/MIT_Stata_Center-20070224.jpg">unique look</a> makes it easy to spot. </li>
	183	</ul>
f8022deb	184
cd472d0d	185	<h3>Getting to the Free Software Foundation office</h3>
f8022deb L	186
	187	<ul>
	188	<li>Address: 51 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110</li>
	189	<li>Closest subway stops: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Green/Red lines: Park Street Station</a>; <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Green/Orange lines: Downtown Crossing Station</a></li>
	190	<li>Directions: Each of these subway stations are only a couple blocks away. The FSF is located in a non-descript office building near the Filene's construction, just a block away from the hub of Downtown Crossing, Washington Street.</li>
	191	</ul>
	192
	193	<p>The door is unlocked during the day, so you can just come right on inside to the 5th floor. If the door happens to be locked, the intercom outside will connect you to a phone in the office to be let up.</p>
	194
52cb820e L	195	<h3>Getting to the Saturday party at Asgard</h3>
	196
	197	<ul>
	198	<li>Address: 350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
	199	<li>To get to Asgard from the Stata Center, walk west on Vassar and take a right (north) on Massachusetts Ave. for approximately 1/2 mile.</li>
	200	</ul>
bb8c2e6f ZR	201	<h3>Parking</h3>
	202
	203	<h4>Around Kendall/MIT</h4>
	204
	205	<ul>
	206	<li>Massachusetts Avenue and side streets around MIT have metered street parking</li>
	207	<li><a href="http://kendallsquare.org/related/parking/">Kendall Square Parking Garage</a>: $18-23 a day</li>
	208	</ul>
	209
	210	<h4>Downtown/Near FSF office</h4>
	211
	212	<ul>
	213	<li>Finding street parking is more difficult</li>
	214	<li><a href="http://www.pilgrimparking.com/boston-parking-garages/arch-street-garage.htm">Arch Street Garage (located across the street from the FSF)</a>: $36</li>
	215	<li><a href="http://massconvention.com/about-us/boston-common-garage">Boston Common Garage</a>: $12-24. Best deal downtown! Only a few blocks from the office.</li>
	216	</ul>
	217
	218	<h4>Around Harvard Square</h4>
	219
	220	<ul>
	221	<li>Metered street parking along JFK Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Mt. Auburn Street</li>
	222	<li><a href="http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Services/University-Place-Garage.aspx">University Place Garage</a>: $13 evenings/$9 with local business voucher</li>
	223	</ul>
	224
30512c5a	225	<h2 id="eating">Where to Eat</h2>
cd472d0d ZR	226
cd472d0d ZR	227	<h3>Kendall Square</h3>
f8022deb L	228
f8022deb L	229	<ul>
cd472d0d ZR	230	<li><a href="http://www.emmaspizza.com/">Emma's Pizza</a> has served up great organic pizza for Cambridge for over 50 years. Vegetarian options.</li>
	231	<li>For some Mexican soul food, try <a href="http://www.beantowntaqueria.com/">Beantown Taqueria</a> on Mass Ave. Vegetarian options.</li>
	232	<li><a href="http://www.cloverfoodlab.com/">Clover Food Lab</a> is popular for its organic fast food. There is both a food truck and a restaurant location in Kendall Square. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	233	<li>Enjoy all-day brunch at <a href="http://www.thefriendlytoast.com/">The Friendly Toast</a>. They can also accommodate large groups. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	234	<li>Grab a quick burrito at <a href="http://www.chipotle.com">Chipotle</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
	235	<li><a href="http://www.themeadhall.com/">Meadhall</a> is a new American restaurant praised for its beer selection. Vegetarian options.</li>
	236	<li><a href="http://www.cambrew.com/">Cambridge Brewing Company</a> serves local food and brewed-in-house beer. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	237	<li>On the pricier side, enjoy the wine and tapas at <a href="http://www.bellywinebar.com/">Belly Wine Bar</a>, or for something more substantial, try its sister restaurant next door at <a href="http://www.theblueroom.net/">The Blue Room</a>. Vegetarian options.</li>
	238	<li><a href="http://www.hungrymothercambridge.com/">Hungry Mother</a> is a critically-acclaimed Southern farm restaurant. </li>
	239	<li><a href="http://www.bonmetruck.com/">Bon Me</a> is loved for their house-made Vietnamese food. Vegan/Vegetarian options. Gluten-free options.</li>
f8022deb L	240	</ul>
f8022deb L	241
cd472d0d	242	<h3>Central Square</h3>
f8022deb	243
cd472d0d ZR	244	<ul>
	245	<li><a href="http://www.veggiegalaxy.com/">Veggie Galaxy</a> is a vegan diner that serves breakfast all day. They also have lunch, dinner, and bakery options. They also accept bitcoin! Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
	246	<li>Try some Eritrean/Ethiopian food at <a href="http://www.asmararestaurantboston.com/">Asmara</a>! Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	247	<li>Cocktail lovers enjoy the hidden tiny gem, <a href="http://www.brickandmortarbar.com/">Brick and Mortar</a>. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	248	<li>1930s-era <a href="http://www.greenstreetgrill.com/">Green Street</a> is another favorite for cocktail lovers. Vegetarian options.</li>
	249	<li>Get your nerd on at the burger bar, <a href="http://www.miracleofscience.us/">Miracle of Science</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
	250	<li>Grab a late night falafel to go at <a href="http://www.falafelpalace.net/">Falafel Palace</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
	251	<li>The nightclub <a href="http://www.mideastclub.com/">The Middle East</a> also houses some Middle Eastern and Greek restaurants. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
	252	</ul>
f8022deb	253
cd472d0d	254	<h3>Harvard Square</h3>
f8022deb L	255
f8022deb L	256	<ul>
cd472d0d ZR	257	<li><a href="http://www.grendelsden.com/">Grendel's Den</a> is a favorite restaurant & bar among the local Free Software community. Join us Sunday night at 9pm to partake in their half-priced menu. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
cd472d0d ZR	258	<li><a href="http://www.veggieplanet.net/">Veggie Planet</a> is a Vegan/Vegetarian pizza place with live folk music. Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
f8022deb L	259	</ul>
f8022deb L	260
cd472d0d	261	<h3>Downtown</h3>
f8022deb L	262
f8022deb L	263	<ul>
cd472d0d ZR	264	<li><a href="http://chauchowcity.com/">Chau Chow City</a> can accommodate large groups. Their Chinese food proportions are substantial, and their cocktails are fun (some are literally on fire!) Vegetarian options.</li>
cd472d0d ZR	265	<li><a href="http://www.samlagrassas.com/">Sam Lagrassa's</a> is famous for its sandwiches. Vegetarian options.</li>
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