Cultural. Diverse. Distinctive. Dynamic. Aesthetic. Exciting. And of course, historic. This is Boston, where old charm meets contemporary style and sophistication. Where you can stroll along the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, and dance the night away at the city�s hottest clubs. Where you can browse among the fashionable boutiques of Newbury Street and linger at an Italian bistro in the North End. Where you spend the day with the Boston Red Sox and the evening with the Boston Pops. Where you can immerse yourself in the academic world of Harvard and the out-of-this-world sights of Harvard Square. Where you�ll find outstanding venues for music, art, theatre and more.

Boston is America�s Walking City. It�s premiere attraction, The Freedom Trail, is a walking tour through historic Boston, encompassing 16 of the most treasured sites in American history like Paul Revere�s House, Old North Church, Old State Huse, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall and Bunker Hill Monument. Boston Common and the Public Garden are considered a national treasure.

Boston�s many museums, concert halls, theatres and nightclubs are always abuzz with activity and excitement. From the internationally acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and the John F Kennedy Library & Museum, to the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, to an abundant local and pre-Broadway theatre scene, Boston�s cultural and entertainment options are bountiful.

Just a bridge away from Boston on the other side of the Charles River is Cambridge. Packed with a youthful vitality and international flair, Cambridge is often referred to as Boston�s "Left Bank". It is the birthplace of higher education in America. Harvard College was founded in 1636 and, across town, MIT is renowned ad the epicenter of the emerging cyber culture. North of Boston has the charm and the lure of the sea. West of Boston are the picturesque towns of Lexington and Concord. The famous shot that was heard �round the world at the start of the American Revolution originated at the Old North Bridge in Concord.

Boston is the "Hub of New England" and major highways link Boston to points throughout

the Northeast. In addition, Logan International Airport handles over 1,200 flights daily, with 52 carriers, serving the airport including 14 international airlines. Local transportation is provided by the subway system called the T.

The Greater Boston Area is home to these leading universities:

- Harvard University

- Massachusetts Institute of Technology

- Boston College

- Boston University

- Tufts University

More information on Boston can be obtained from any of the following links:

- Excite Travel

- CitySearch Boston

- Lycos Travel: Boston

- Microsoft's Boston Sidewalk

- Boston.com

- Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau

- Welcome to Massachusetts

- The Official City of Boston

Housing:

Hotel Information

Air Transportation:

Airline Discounts:

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

United Airlines

Ground Transportation:

The following information provided is the best available at press time. Please confirm fares when making reservations.

Taxis are available at Logan Airport to Seaport Hotel. The approximate fare is $15.

Subway: Shuttle buses provide free service between airline terminals and Airport 'T' Station on the MBTA Blue Line. Shuttle bus 22 serves terminals A and B. Shuttle bus 23 serves terminals C, D & E. Shuttle bus 11 is for transport between terminals, but does not stop at Airport 'T' Station. Blue Line fare is $0.85. For more information, go to QuickAID:BOS

City Transit System: Subways: Fare is $0.85 regardless of distance traveled (subway token required). For general information, go to Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority.

Parking: Parking is available at the Seaport Hotel. The rate for valet parking is $25.00 and $21.00 for self parking.

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