Massaging Media 2 will be hosted in Boston, one of the most beautiful, historic, and influential cities in the United States of America. Its dozens of museums, 62 historical sights, and nearly 2000 restaurants make the city one of the ten most popular tourist locations in the country.
Boston also has a reputation as a center for higher education. This comes in large part from the teaching and research activities of more than 100 colleges and universities located in the Greater Boston Area.
Hosting Hotel
The conference will be hosted at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, located on the dynamic South Boston Waterfront.
Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center Boston
One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
1.877.SEAPORT
Single/Double (Conference Rate): $199 / night
Taxes: 12.45%
This conference rate will be available until March 12th, 2008. Please make sure you request the “American Institute of Graphic Arts†group rate.
Reservations: 1.877.SEAPORT (877.732.7678). Online reservations at the AIGA group rate can be made with the link below.
Directions:
Whether you are flying into Logan Airport, driving into the city or taking public transportation, the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center has directions available at their web site.
Parking Rates at the Seaport Hotel:
1 - 10 hours: $17.00
10 - 24 hours: $28.00
Things To See and Do in Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art. Housed in a dynamic new building designed by architects Diller+Scofidio, the ICA is located on Fan Pier on the South Boston Waterfront, within walking distance of the conference.100 Northern Ave. Accessible on the MBTA Silver Line at the Courthouse Station. +1 617 478-3100.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The villa-turned-museum of an eccentric Bostonian figure, the Gardner features an eclectic collection of European objects, beautiful floral displays, and was the site of a spectacular painting heist in 1990. 280 The Fenway. Accessible on the MBTA Green E Line from the MFA Station. Phone: +1 617-566-1401.
MIT Museum. The MIT Museum is a place that explores invention, ideas, and innovation. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, nautical engineering and history, the Museum features changing and ongoing exhibitions, unique hands-on activities, and engaging public programs. 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. Accessible on the MBTA Red Line to either "Central Square Station" or "Kendall Square/MIT". Daily 9AM–8PM until June 30, 2007.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Boston’s MFA houses the 2nd-largest collection of artwork in the Western Hemisphere. It is known for its impressive assortment of French Impressionist paintings, and has the biggest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan itself.
Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology. One of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology the Peabody houses one of the most comprehensive records of human cultural history in the Western Hemisphere. 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Accessible on the MBTA Red Line from "Harvard Square"). 496-1027. Daily 9AM-5PM.
Arnold Arboretum. Come see the oldest public arboretum in North America and one of the world's leading centers for the study of plants. Accessible on the MBTA Orange Line from the "Forest Hills" station(last stop on the Orange Line). 125 Arborway, Phone: +1 617-524-1718.
Newbury Street. Eight blocks of high-end boutiques and galleries. Accessible on the MBTA Green Line from the Arlington, Copley, and Hynes/ICA stations.
The Freedom Trail. A 2.5 mi. (4 km) walking tour of 16 historic sites that begins at Boston Common, goes through downtown Boston, the North End and Charlestown, ending at the USS Constitution. The Freedom Trail is marked by a line of red paint or red brick in the sidewalk. The beginning of the trail is accessible on the Green Line or the Red Line from Park St. station. However, all the lines are convenient at various points along the way, via several downtown stations.
Boston Common and Public Gardens. The oldest public park in America. Ride the famous Swan Boats, walk across the world's shortest suspension bridge and enjoy the park with its shady trees, fountains, statues, sidewalk vendors, and greenery. Accessible on the Green Line from Park Street, Boylston and Arlington stations, on the Red Line from Park Street station, and a short walk from any other downtown station.
