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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>
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 108
 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>
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 111                         <h2><a id="lodging">Where to stay</a></h2>
 112
 113 <p>Prices range from $ (inexpensive) to $$$ (expensive).</p>
 114
 115 <h3>Hostels</h3>
 116
 117 <p>These are about five kilometers from the conference venue, but have prices of $50 or less per night.</p>
 118
 119 <ul>
 120 <li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostelling-International-Boston-Chinatown/Boston/54929?sc_sau=sfab&amp;sc_pos=1">Hostelling International Boston Downtown</a> ($)</li>
 121 <li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/40-Berkeley-Hostel/Boston/7191">YMCA, Berkley Residence</a> ($)</li>
 122 </ul>
 123
 124 <p>Other hostels a little farther out can be found at <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Boston/ChosenCountry.USA">HostelWorld</a>.</p>
 125
 126 <h3>Hotels</h3>
 127
 128 <ul>
 129 <li>Stay at a cute New England bed and breakfast like <a href="http://www.cambridgeinns.com/irving">the Irving</a> in Harvard Square. ($$)</li>
 130 <li><a href="http://www.johnjeffrieshouse.com/">The John Jeffries House</a> is another B&amp;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>
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 140 <h2><a id="arriving">Arriving in the City</a></h2>
 141
 142 <h3>From Logan Airport</h3>
 143
 144 <p>Most people travel via these three routes from the airport:</p>
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 146 <ul>
 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>
 151 </ul>
 152
 153 <h3>Commuting from the Suburbs</h3>
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 155 <ul>
 156 <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>
 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>
 158 </ul>
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 160 <p><b>If you still need help with travelling, contact Chrissie at sales@fsf.org.</b>
 161
 162 <h2><a id="getting_around">Getting to LibrePlanet and Navigating the Boston/Cambridge Area</a></h2>
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 164 <h3>Public Transportation</h3>
 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>
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 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&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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 172
 173 <div style="float:right"><img src="//static.fsf.org/nosvn/libreplanet/2014/site/stata_center.jpg" alt="MIT's interesting-looking Stata Center"><p>The Stata Center. Image <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed">CC-BY-3.0</a> Pablo Valerio</p></div>
 174 <h3>Getting to LibrePlanet at the Stata Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology</h3>
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 176 <ul>
 177 <li>Address: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
 178 <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>
 179 <li>Directions: When you leave the station, turn west on Main Street (toward Ames street), turn left on Vassar Street, and then turn left.
 180 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>
 181 </ul>
 182
 183 <h3>Getting to the Free Software Foundation office</h3>
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 185 <ul>
 186 <li>Address: 51 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110</li>
 187 <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>
 188 <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>
 189 </ul>
 190
 191 <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>
 192
 193 <h3>Getting to the Saturday party at Asgard</h3>
 194
 195 <ul>
 196 <li>Address: 350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139</li>
 197 <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>
 198 </ul>
 199 <h3>Parking</h3>
 200
 201 <h4>Around Kendall/MIT</h4>
 202
 203 <ul>
 204 <li>Massachusetts Avenue and side streets around MIT have metered street parking</li>
 205 <li><a href="http://kendallsquare.org/related/parking/">Kendall Square Parking Garage</a>: $18-23 a day</li>
 206 </ul>
 207
 208 <h4>Downtown/Near FSF office</h4>
 209
 210 <ul>
 211 <li>Finding street parking is more difficult</li>
 212 <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>
 213 <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>
 214 </ul>
 215
 216 <h4>Around Harvard Square</h4>
 217
 218 <ul>
 219 <li>Metered street parking along JFK Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Mt. Auburn Street</li>
 220 <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>
 221 </ul>
 222
 223 <h2><a id="eating">Where to Eat</a></h2>
 224
 225 <h3>Kendall Square</h3>
 226
 227 <ul>
 228 <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>
 229 <li>For some Mexican soul food, try <a href="http://www.beantowntaqueria.com/">Beantown Taqueria</a> on Mass Ave. Vegetarian options.</li>
 230 <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>
 231 <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>
 232 <li>Grab a quick burrito at <a href="http://www.chipotle.com">Chipotle</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
 233 <li><a href="http://www.themeadhall.com/">Meadhall</a> is a new American restaurant praised for its beer selection. Vegetarian options.</li>
 234 <li><a href="http://www.cambrew.com/">Cambridge Brewing Company</a> serves local food and brewed-in-house beer. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
 235 <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>
 236 <li><a href="http://www.hungrymothercambridge.com/">Hungry Mother</a> is a critically-acclaimed Southern farm restaurant. </li>
 237 <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>
 238 </ul>
 239
 240 <h3>Central Square</h3>
 241
 242 <ul>
 243 <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>
 244 <li>Try some Eritrean/Ethiopian food at <a href="http://www.asmararestaurantboston.com/">Asmara</a>! Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
 245 <li>Cocktail lovers enjoy the hidden tiny gem, <a href="http://www.brickandmortarbar.com/">Brick and Mortar</a>. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
 246 <li>1930s-era <a href="http://www.greenstreetgrill.com/">Green Street</a> is another favorite for cocktail lovers. Vegetarian options.</li>
 247 <li>Get your nerd on at the burger bar, <a href="http://www.miracleofscience.us/">Miracle of Science</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
 248 <li>Grab a late night falafel to go at <a href="http://www.falafelpalace.net/">Falafel Palace</a>. Vegetarian/Vegan options.</li>
 249 <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>
 250 </ul>
 251
 252 <h3>Harvard Square</h3>
 253
 254 <ul>
 255 <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>
 256 <li><a href="http://www.veggieplanet.net/">Veggie Planet</a> is a Vegan/Vegetarian pizza place with live folk music. Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
 257 </ul>
 258
 259 <h3>Downtown</h3>
 260
 261 <ul>
 262 <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>
 263 <li><a href="http://www.samlagrassas.com/">Sam Lagrassa's</a> is famous for its sandwiches. Vegetarian options.</li>
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