Travel & Accommodations

Ways to get there

Nearest Airport

Boston Logan International Airport
One Harborside Dr Suite 200S, 
East Boston, MA 02128
Airport Transportation

Public Transportation

Boston’s public transportation is through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Get to know the routes and transportation options through the MBTA website or visit Boston Visitor’s Guide to the T.

Car/Parking

Parking in and around Cambridge is limited. If you are traveling to the area by car, you may want to consider leaving it at your hotel (free at Homewood Suites, paid valet parking available at the others) and traveling to conference events by public transportation or on foot.

If you do prefer to come to the conference by car, you should be able to find parking in one of the public garages or lots near Harvard (typically $30+ per day). Another option is to park at the Alewife Station Garage ($9/day) or Green Street Garage ($20-$30) and take the MBTA Red Line to Harvard Square. Street parking is available with the Passport app, but most spots have 2-hour limits and won’t work well for those attending the event.

Where to Eat

Quick Bites

Our favorites in the area!

  • Clover Food Lab – (seasonal, healthy ingredients, vegetarian focus; inexpensive; ~4 min. walk from Memorial Church) – 1 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA 02138 OR 1326 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Tatte Bakery and Café – (sandwiches, salads, baked goods; inexpensive; ~4 min. walk from Memorial Church) – 1288 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • OTTO – (pizza) ~4 min. walk from Memorial Church; NOTE: very small so there’s often not much seating available) – 1432 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Saloniki Greek – (Greek) ~5 min. walk from Memorial Church) – 24 Dunster St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Tasty Burger – ~7 min. walk from Memorial Church) – 40 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Flour Bakery and Café – sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, ~10 min. walk from Memorial Church) – 114 Mt Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Boston Burger Company – ~7 min. walk from Memorial Church – 1105 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Alden & Harlow – ~8 min. walk from Memorial Church – 40 Brattle St. #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Russell House Tavern – ~6 min. walk from Memorial Church – 14 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Orinoco – ~8 min. walk from Memorial Church – 56 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Grendel’s Den Restaurant & Bar – ~8 min. walk from Memorial Church – 89 Winthrop St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • The Maharaja – ~8 min. walk from Memorial Church – 57 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Harvest – ~8 min. walk from Memorial Church – 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Henrietta’s Table – American, local ingredients; expensive; sit down; ~10 min. walk from Memorial Church – 1 Bennett St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Where to stay

Cambria Hotel Somerville-Boston

515 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA 02143

Modern, pleasant 3-star hotel, located a 20-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride from Harvard.

Homewood Suites by Hilton- Boston/ Cambridge

1 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA 02474

Friendly, roomy accommodations in an all-suites 3-star hotel–with free parking, a rarity in this area! Easy access to Harvard via Bus 77, which picks up next to the hotel and stops in Harvard Square, or 15 minutes by rideshare or cab.

Hotel 1868

1868 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

A contemporary boutique hotel in Cambridge, one stop from Harvard on the Red Line or a 25-minute walk. Hotel 1868 (and its sister property, Porter Square Hotel) are offering guaranteed discounted rates to conference attendees. We recommend booking soon; rooms are available on a first come, first served basis and reservations may be canceled without penalty until 24 hours prior to check-in (3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11).