From: Miriam Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 15:57:30 +0000 (-0500) Subject: set up travel and accomodation page X-Git-Url: https://vcs.fsf.org/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=4d6f24109efc380d58089bc4a20aa4e32941ef67;p=libreplanet-static.git set up travel and accomodation page --- diff --git a/2024/getting-around/index.html b/2024/getting-around/index.html index 05ba788f..4fb9944c 100755 --- a/2024/getting-around/index.html +++ b/2024/getting-around/index.html @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ -

LibrePlanet 2024 will be held at the Boston Convention and Exibition Center (BCEC) located at 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The closest MBTA stop is World Trade Center which can be reached with silver line buses SL1, SL2, and SL3. Follow the "BCEC" signs to get from the stop to the venue. Another option is to take the red line to South Station. From there it is a 12-minute walk to the BCEC.

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LibrePlanet 2024 will be held at the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) located at 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115. The closest MBTA stop is the Museum of Fine Arts stop on the Green Line E branch. Another option is to take the orange line to Ruggles. From there it is a 9-minute walk to the WIT.

Where to stay

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Do you want to room with like-minded individuals? Do you want to host a LibrePlanet attendee or speaker? The accommodations section on the LibrePlanet wiki is your place to let others know.

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Hostels

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Prices range from $ (cheap) to $$ (medium).

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Inns

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Prices range from $$ (medium) to $$$ (pricey).

Hotels

Prices range from $$ (medium) to $$$ (pricey).

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Transportation

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The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the MBTA. Passes can be purchased with cash or credit/debit cards in stations.

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The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the MBTA. Passes can be purchased with cash or credit/debit cards in stations.

Arriving in the city

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Parking at the BCEC

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Parking at the WIT

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Downtown/Near FSF office

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Where to Eat

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Seaport

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Fenway–Kenmore

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Check out the BCEC's restaurant map, which includes restaurants, around the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and surrounding Seaport District neighborhood.

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  1. El Jefe's Taqueria ($$) - 269 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 - tacos, burritos and bowls, vegetarian options
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  2. Solid Ground Cafe - 742 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 - locally owned cafe, breakfast, lunch
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Mission Hill

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Chinatown

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Back Bay

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  1. Mike and Patty's: Breakfast, Sandwiches, Brunch - ($)
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  2. The Friendly Toast: A unique breakfast experience for guests, morning, noon and night - ($$)
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  3. Citrus and Salt: Mexican lunch and brunch. Also a cocktail Bar - ($$)
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  4. Grill 23 & Bar: Seafood, steak house, wine bar - ($$$$)
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  5. Flour Bakery Clarendon St: One of the best bakeries and sandwich lunches in town - ($$)
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  6. The Thinking Cup: Coffee, tea, sandwiches - ($$)
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  7. Parish Cafe: American sandwiches, craft beers - ($$)
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  8. The Salty Pig: Fancy pizza - ($$)
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  9. Saltie Girl: Seafood, wine bar, cocktails - ($$$)
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  10. Life Alive: Vegan food - ($$)
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  11. Milkweed ($$$) - 1508 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02120 - breakfast, lunch, dinner, vegetarian and vegan options
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  12. Ali's Roti Restaurant ($$) - 1035 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120 - Carribean, vegetarian and halal options
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  13. Bangkok Pinto ($) - 1041, Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120 - Thai, vegetarian options
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  14. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express ($$) -1528 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120 - Takeout
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  15. Mike's Donuts ($) - 1524 Tremont St A, Boston, MA 02120 - breakfast
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