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-<h1>Travel</h1>
+<h1>Tips For Libre Travelers</h1>
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<p><a href="#lodging">Where to stay</a></p>
<p><a href="#arriving">Arriving in the City</a></p>
<p><a href="#getting-around">Getting to the event locations</a></p>
- <p><a href="#eating">Where to eat</a></p>
- <p><a href="#map">Map</a></p>
+ <p><a href="#eating">Where to eat (with Map)</a></p>
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-<p><strong>LibrePlanet 2017 will held at the Stata Center at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139). Check out the <a href="#map">map</a> with restaurants and the subway station near the conference.</strong></p>
+<p><strong>LibrePlanet 2017 will held at the Stata Center at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139). Check out the <a href="#map">map</a> with restaurants and the Subway station near the conference.</strong></p>
<h3>Hostels</h3>
-<p>These are farther out, but have prices of $50 or less per night.</p>
+<p>These are outside walking distance, but cost less than $50/night:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostelling-International-Boston-Chinatown/Boston/54929?sc_sau=sfab&sc_pos=1">Hostelling International Boston Downtown</a> ($)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/40-Berkeley-Hostel/Boston/7191">YMCA, Berkley Residence</a> ($)</li>
+ <li>Other hostels a little farther out can be found at <a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Boston/ChosenCountry.USA">HostelWorld</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>
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<h3>Hotels</h3>
<ul>
<li>Also in Boston is the <a href="https://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>
</ul>
+ <h1>Transportation</h1>
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+ <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 cash or credit/debit cards in stations. The links below can help you to plan your trip to MIT's Stata Center and around town. </p>
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<h2 id="arriving">Arriving in the City</h2>
<h3>From Logan Airport</h3>
<ul>
<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>
+<li>The <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=BLUE">Blue Line</a> is a train; the <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=SILVER">Silver Line</a> is an expedited bus. 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&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 Red Line toward Alewife to connect to MIT. </li>
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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 Red Line toward Alewife 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>
+ <li>Travel via <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=15583&lat=42.365551&lng=-71.061251">North Station</a> from north of the city. From there, 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 Red Line toward Alewife to reach MIT. </li>
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Travel via <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/stations/?stopId=191">South Station</a> from south of the city. The station is situated on the Red Line. You can take the Red Line toward Alewife to <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Downtown Crossing</a> to visit the FSF office, or 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 have questions about travelling, contact us at campaigns@fsf.org.</b>
<h2 id="getting-around">Getting to the event locations</h2>
- <h3>Public Transportation</h3>
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- <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. 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>
+ <p>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>
<ul>
<li>Subway: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/?route=RED">Red line - Kendall stop</a></li>
The Stata Center is a <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/MIT_Stata_Center-20070224.jpg">unique looking building</a> - in fact it's hard to miss. </li>
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<p>Our <a href="#map">map</a> is useful for finding your way from the station to the conference.</p>
+<p>Our <a href="#map">map</a> is useful for finding your way from the station to the conference.</p>
<h3 id="office">Getting to the Free Software Foundation office</h3>
<ul>
<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. State Street and Government Center are also in easy walking distance. The FSF is located in a non-descript office building at the foot of a collossal glass condominium, just a block away from the hub of Downtown Crossing, Washington Street.</li>
+ <li>Closest subway stops: <ul><li>Green/Red lines: <a href="http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=13771">Park Street Station</a></li> <li>Green/Orange lines: <a href="http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/lines/stations/?stopId=11473">Downtown Crossing Station</a></li></ul></li>
+ <li>Directions: Each of these subway stations is only a blocks away from the FSF. State Street and Government Center are also in easy walking distance. Our office is in a non-descript office building at the foot of a collossal glass condominium, 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 - or call us: +1 617 542 5942.</p>
<li>Kendall Square South Garage - 350 Kendall Street - $25 for 10 hours, $28 for 24 hours</li>
<li>Kendall Center Yellow Garage - 77 Ames Street - $31 for 3 hours, $42 for 24 hours</li>
<li>Kendall Center Green Garage - 90 Broadway - $31 for 3 hours, $42 for 24 hours</li>
- <li>Kendall Center Blue Garage - 290 Binney Street - $31 for 3 hours, $42 for 24 hours</li>
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+ <li>Kendall Center Blue Garage - 290 Binney Street - $31 for 3 hours, $42 for 24 hours</li></ul>
<h4>Downtown/Near FSF office</h4>
<li><a href="http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Services/University-Place-Garage.aspx">University Place Garage</a>: $14 evenings/weekends.</li>
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- <h2 id="eating">Where to Eat</h2>
+ <h1 id="eating">Where to Eat</h1>
- <h3>Kendall Square</h3>
- <p>See the <a href="#map">map</a> for the location of restaurants relative to the conference.</p>
+ <h2>Kendall Square</h2>
+<h3 id="map">Map</h3>
- <ul>
- <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>
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- <h3>Central Square</h3>
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+ <li><a href="http://www.flattopjohnnys.com/">Flat Top Johnny's</a> Billiards, beer, burgers</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.beantownecoffee.com/">BeanTowne Coffee House</a> Coffee</li>
+<li><a href="https://www.thefriendlytoast.com/">The Friendly Toast</a> Diner plus more</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/">Cambridge Brewing Company</a> Prominent brewpub </li>
+<li><a href="http://www.statepark.is/">State Park</a> Extremely good bar. Jukebox & shuffleboard</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.thesmokeshopbbq.com/">The Smoke Shop BBQ</a> BARBEQUE</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.bonmetruck.com/">Bon Me</a> Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches </li>
+<li><a href="http://mamalehs.com/">Mamaleh's</a> Modern Jewish deli and soda fountain; very delicious!!</li>
+<li><a href="http://areafour.com/locations/kendall-square/">Area Four</a> Pizza + cafe </li>
+<li><a href="http://www.catalystrestaurant.com/">Catalyst</a> American food</li>
+<li><a href="https://www.legalseafoods.com/">Legal Sea Foods</a> Fish, other sea life</li>
+<li><a href="http://baileyandsage.com/">Bailey & Sage</a> Soup & sandwiches </li>
+<li><a href="https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/">Clover</a> Sandwiches etc.; very veg-friendly</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.firebrandsaints.com/">Firebrand Saints</a> Gastropub </li>
+<li><a href="http://commonwealthcambridge.com/">Commonwealth Cambridge</a> American food</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.kikatapas.com/">Kika Tapas</a> Tapas</li>
+<li><a href="http://evoorestaurant.com/">Evoo</a> "Eclectic American" </li>
+<li><a href="http://zarestaurant.com/">Za</a> Fancy pizza </li>
+<li><a href="http://www.barismo.com/">Barismo</a> Coffee roaster, also coffee grinder and brewer</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.abigailskendall.com/">Abigail's</a> American food, cocktails </li>
+<li><a href="http://www.fujiatkendall.com/">Fuji at Kendall</a> Sushi + Asian fusion </li>
+<li><a href="http://www.cafeartscience.com/">Cafe Artscience</a> Artistic, sciencey food </li>
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+ <h2>Central Square</h2>
<ul>
<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>The nightclub <a href="http://www.mideastclub.com/">The Middle East</a> also houses some Middle Eastern and Greek restaurants. Vegan/Vegetarian options.</li>
</ul>
- <h3>Harvard Square</h3>
+ <h2>Harvard Square</h2>
<ul>
<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>
<li><a href="http://www.veggieplanet.net/">Veggie Planet</a> is a Vegan/Vegetarian pizza place with live folk music. Vegan/Vegetarian.</li>
</ul>
- <h3>Downtown</h3>
+ <h2>Downtown</h2>
<ul>
<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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- <h2 id="map">Map</h2>
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