FSF40 travel information

FSF40 will be held at the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) located at 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115. We will be in the CEIS lobby (across from Watson Hall and opposite the West Lot).

The closest MBTA stop is the Museum of Fine Arts stop on the Green Line E branch (approximately a six-minute walk to the WIT). Another option is to take the orange line to Ruggles (approximately a nine-minute walk to the WIT). If you are driving (or taking a ride-share), you may park in the WIT West Lot free of charge.

Where to stay

Local hosts

If you are interested in rooming with like-minded individuals, or hosting an FSF40 speaker or attendee, please visit the accommodations section on the LibrePlanet wiki to let others know.

Hotels and inns near WIT

Note: prices are subject to change. The prices below were checked on August 25, 2025 for the date range of October 3-5, 2025.

• The Inn at Longwood Medical
  $283+ a night
  (866) 994-1707
  342 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
  

• Hilton Boston Back bay
  $397+ a night
  (617) 236-1100
  40 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
  

• The Verb Hotel
  $459+ a night
  (617) 566-4500
  1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  

• The Inn At St Botolph
  $530+ a night
  (866) 994-1707
  99 Saint Botolph Street, Boston, MA 02199
  

• Residence Inn Boston Back bay/Fenway
  $816+ a night
  (617) 236-8787
  125 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
  

• The Colonnade Hotel
  $995+ a night
  (866) 994-1707
  120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
  

• Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton
  $995+ a night
  (866) 994-1707
  1 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115
  

Transportation

The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the MBTA. Passes can be purchased with cash or credit/debit cards in stations. You're welcome to use the libreplanet-discuss mailing list for planning ride-shares and the like.

Arriving in the city from the Boston Logan International Airport

Most people travel via use one of the below three routes to get from the airport:

• Cabs, which are located throughout the Boston, as well as at the airport and major subway stations;
  
• The Blue Line (a train) with a shuttle bus from Boston Logan International Airport to the Airport MBTA stop;
  
• Or the Silver Line, which is an expedited bus.

The MBTA provides a very helpful page on navigating via the Silver Line and Blue line from the airport.

Dining

There are many excellent dining options throughout Boston, both near and far. Below we've included a few that we enjoy. Prices are denoted as follows:

• $ - less than $10 for an entree
  
• $$ - $10-$30 for an entree
  
• $$$ - $30-$50 for an entree
  

Fenway–Kenmore

• Beatty Dining Commons ($) Beatty Hall of the Wentworth Institute of Technology
  Vegan-friendly
  Homepage: https://eatatcof.sodexomyway.com/en-us/locations/beatty-dining-commons
  

• Blaze Pizza Boston Fenway ($$)
  1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  American food: pizza and salads
  Vegan-friendly
  

• El Jefe's Taqueria ($)
  269 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
  Mexican food: tacos, burritos, bowls, and breakfast
  Vegan-friendly
  

• Solid Ground Cafe ($)
  742 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
  American food: coffee, tea, kombucha, breakfast, and lunch
  Vegetarian-friendly. While it doesn't explicitly say "vegan" on any menu items, it seems that you could order a vegan meal here (they allow the option to select "egg" and "dairy" allergies on their vegetarian menu items).
  

Mission Hill

• Ali's Roti Restaurant ($$)
  1035 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
  Trinidadian food: wraps, curry, and plates
  Halal- and vegetarian-friendly. Nothing is explicitly marked "vegan," however, it seems based on descriptions that there might be vegan options or that they could easily be made vegan.
  

• Bangkok Pinto ($$)
  1041, Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120
  Thai food: rice, soup, and noodles
  Vegetarian-friendly. Nothing is explicitly marked "vegan," however, it seems based on descriptions that there might be vegan options or that they could easily be made vegan.
  

• Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express ($$)
  1528 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
  Italian food: pasta, salad, and subs
  Vegetarian-friendly. Nothing is explicitly marked "vegan," however, it seems based on descriptions that there might be vegan options or that they could possibly be made vegan. Recommend calling and confirming.
  

• Mike's Donuts ($)
  1524 Tremont St A, Boston, MA 02120
  American food: breakfast sandwiches, basic coffee, and donuts
  

• Milkweed ($$)
  1508 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02120
  American food: sandwiches, plates, breakfast, cocktails, coffee, and tea
  Vegetarian-friendly. Nothing is explicitly marked "vegan," however, it seems based on descriptions that there might be vegan options or that they could easily be made vegan.
  

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