2008 Venue

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617.344.0555
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A discounted rate has been established for $265.00 per night, plus applicable fees and taxes. To make your reservations call the hotel directly and ask for the OPUS room rate. Reservations must be made by Monday, September 29, 2008 to receive this special rate. Hotel rooms at the OPUS rate will sell out quickly and we recommend that you reserve your room as soon as possible.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront is the newest kid on the Boston Block. Opening in January 2008, you will be treated to the new and fresh face of Boston. Just a short distance from Back Bay and the Financial District, the hotel is conveniently located to many attractions.

Getting Around in Boston:

If you are flying in to Logan International Airport, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront is less than three miles from Logan International Airport – just a short cab ride away.

Boston is often called America’s Walking City due to the fact that it is compact and mostly flat -- except for Beacon Hill that is! A comfortable pair of walking shoes and a good map are all you need to see Boston and all it has to offer. A walking map of Boston that shows locations of subway stations can be found at http://www.cityofboston.gov/environmentalandenergy/pdfs/cityroutes.pdf

In addition the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) offers convenient transportation via the “T”. For information on using the T, rates, and subway maps, go to http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/getting_around/.

What to Do In Boston?

History is all around in America's oldest city, but there's a lot going on in modern Beantown too. The city is known for the many universities and colleges based here and in Cambridge including, of course, Harvard and MIT. Many of Boston attractions can be taken in on foot in a day or two—Boston Common, the country's oldest park; the mansions of Beacon Hill; shopping on Newbury Street; and all the sights along the Freedom Trail. For a complete list of attractions and things to do while you are in town, go to http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/thingstodo.asp

Boston is also well known as a seaport. For a guided walking tour of the harbor, download a Boston Harborwalk MP3 Tour. http://www.bostonharborwalk.com/audio_tour/

Boston also offers a wealth of museums. So whether your interests include American history, fine art, or harbor seals, you are sure to find something you will enjoy.

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
100 Northern Avenue
Tel: 617 478 3100
www.icaboston.org

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
280 The Fenway
Tel: 617 566 1401
www.gardnermuseum.org

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Columbia Point
Tel: 866 535 1960
www.jfklibrary.org

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
465 Huntington Avenue
Tel: 617 267 9300
www.mfa.org

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Science Park
Tel: 617 723 2500
www.mos.org

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Central Wharf
Tel: 617 973 5200
www.neaq.org

Another popular way to see the sights is the Boston Duck Tours. Tours depart daily from the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street. For more information call 617 267 3825 or visit www.bostonducktours.com

Weather in Boston

In October, Boston temperatures average at 54° F. With an ocean breeze, temperatures can feel brisk, so remember to bring a mid-weight jacket. All the inside venues are climate controlled, but it is still recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket.