LibrePlanet:Conference/2013/Logistics

March 23rd-24th 2013 in Cambridge, MA

With some events on the evening of Friday the 22nd

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Venue

LibrePlanet 2013 will be held at the Harvard Science Center in Cambridge, MA.

Public Transportation

The Harvard Science Center is easily accessible from Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. The red arrows will bring you in from either of the two northern exits from the Harvard Square T-stop.

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Parking

Parking suggestions and directions for getting to Harvard as a whole are available on Harvard's web site.

However, if you are driving to the Boston area, your best bet is probably to park at your hotel and use public transportation to get around while you are here.

Lodging

Hotels

Here are some suggestions, but if you've found an even better deal -- please post it!

• Stay at a cute New England B'n'B like The Irving.

• Another B and B a short ride away on the red line, The John Jeffries House is at the Charles MGH stop.

• Harvard Square Hotel is very close and economical for a Harvard Square hotel. ($179 plus tax of 12.45% per night)

• The Charles Hotel is even a smidge closer and has valet parking.

• The Hyatt Regency is a short ride away on the number 1 bus and costs $90ish per night. Ask for a room with a view of Boston over the river.

• The Marriott located at the Kendall/MIT stop -- in the neighborhood of MIT, and only 2 subway stops from Harvard Square. Many restaurants located nearby.

• Just a mile over the river is the Doubletree. A 5 minute bus ride takes you into Central Square.

Staying with Locals

• BeWelcome.org is a free software alternative to CouchSurfing

• Couchsurfing.org is a great way to stay with friendly locals at no cost.

• Directory of local residents renting affordable rooms by the night.

Hostels

These are about 5km from the conference venue, but have prices of $50 or less.

• H.I. Boston Downtown
• YMCA, Berkley Residence
• YMCA of Greater Boston

Other hostels a little further out can be found at HostelWorld.com.

Food

Breakfast

• FSF will be providing breakfast both mornings.

Lunch/Dinner

• Veggie Galaxy is a vegan diner that serves breakfast all day. They also have lunch, dinner, and bakery options. It is located one stop away on the red line, in Central Square. Vegan/Veggie Gluten-free options
• Organic cafe Life Alive is also in Central Square. Vegan/Veggie Gluten-free options
• For good sandwiches and coffee, check out Darwin's right on Mt. Auburn Street. Veggie friendly
• For a quick and cheap Middle Eastern meal, try Falafel Corner located at 8 1/2 Eliot Street in Harvard Square.
• Directly in Harvard Square, Grendels offers a varied half-price menu from 5 to 7:30 everyday, and from 9-11:30 from Sunday through Thursday. It has a cozy bar atmosphere, and vegan options. Vegan/Veggie Friendly
• Enjoy a margarita and Tex Mex at Border Cafe on Church Street in Harvard Square. Vegan/Veggie Friendly
• Grab a slice of regular or Sicilian pizza at local staple Pinocchio's, right off of JFK street 2 blocks from the Harvard Square T Stop.
• Affordable yet delicious fast food joint Tasty Burger is open till 4am! On JFK street. Vegan/Veggie Friendly Gluten-free options
• Another fast food place is Clover Food Lab. They offer locally grown, fresh meals. Vegan/Veggie Friendly Gluten-free options