Location
The conference will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center in the Boston Seaport District. Workshops will be hosted by The Center for Geographic Analysis at Harvard University in neighboring Cambridge, MA.
To travel to the Workshops from the Seaport, we suggest taking the MBTA Red Line
If you are flying into Logan Airport, we suggest taking the MBTA Silver Line to the Conference Hotel. Service is FREE from the airport.
Who’s Attending?
Origins of Conference Attendees
Lodging
Yotel Boston is a short 3 block walk to the Seaport World Trade Center venue. A room block has been reserved as the overflow hotel for FOSS4G 2017. The discount rate for conference attendees is $239.00 + tax (14.45%) per room per night.
The Yotel room block is FULL. Rooms may still be available at the Yotel, subject to space and rate availability.
A room block has been reserved for event participants at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. The discount block rate for conference attendees is $259.00 + tax (14.45%) + Hotel Fee ($1.00) & Service fee ($2.00) per room per night if registered by July 24, 2017 or until the block is full.
The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center room block is FULL.
Other Nearby Hotels
Extracurriculars
Welcome Social - Tuesday, August 15th - Harpoon Brewery
Harpoon Brewery Tickets are SOLD OUT as of May 16th 2017
By John Phelan - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18498782
The Welcome Social will take place Tuesday, August 15th at the Harpoon Brewery. Try local beers and ciders in the beer hall accompanied by handmade freshly baked pretzels cooked in beer and served with warm dipping sauces. Participants can take a walkthrough of the brewery as well. See What’s on tap!
Icebreaker - Wednesday August 16th - Conference Venue
The Ice Breaker will take place Wednesday, August 16th at the conference venue overlooking beautiful Boston Harbor. Get to know your fellow conference goers from around the world!
Gala - Thursday August 17th - New England Aquarium
The Gala will take place Thursday, August 17th at the New England Aquarium. NEAQ has for almost 50 years been one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and is a leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. Attendees will enjoy a strolling dinner while taking in all the exhibits starring the newly renovated cylindrical 4-story tall Giant Ocean Tank. The GOT replicates a Caribbean coral reef and features 90 year old Myrtle the turtle and over 1,000 sea creatures. The Shark and Ray Touch Tank will allow for personal interaction with these animals (the rays love to be petted!). In addition to indoor marine life, a patio space on the harbor will provide a chance to view the summer boat traffic in the harbor.
Visiting Boston
Boston is a dynamic city with a million things to do! Here are some tips and suggestions for visiting Boston!
- Boston, Cambridge and New England slideshow from the Boston Location Organizing Committee
- Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau Guide
- City of Boston’s Things to Do Around Boston
- Wikitravel Boston Page
- TripAdvisor First-time Boston Visitor Page
- Google Boston Travel Guide
- 4 Minute Drone Video Over Boston
Getting around:
Harvard Square and Harvard University (site of workshops)
Waterfront
The conference takes place in the dynamic and changing Waterfront neighborhood. See what’s here or nearby.
Outdoor recreation:
Charles River Canoe and Kayak Lawn on D Boston Common Boston Public Garden The Esplanade
Sporting events
Red Sox baseball - there will be 4 home games during FOSS4G week - Aug 15, 16, 18 and 19th.
Museums and Libraries
By Smart Destinations from Boston, USA, via Wikimedia Commons
Mary Baker Eddy Library Mapparium
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston Museum of African American History
Theaters
History
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Food
