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        Summary

        A significant side benefit of Executive Education at Harvard Business School is its location—a short walk across the river to historic Harvard Square and Harvard Yard. The School places participants within one of the most historic and culturally enriching metropolitan areas in the United States. From the Red Sox in Fenway Park to the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, from the heights of Bunker Hill to the city's Freedom Trail, the Boston–Cambridge area offers a rich array of arts, music, sports, and recreational activities.
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        Useful Resources for Planning Your Stay

        • Boston.com: Local and national news, sports, weather, entertainment, and more
        • Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: Attractions and events in the Greater Boston Area
        • Harvardsquare.com: Attractions and events in Harvard Square
        • Logan International Airport: The largest airport serving the Boston–Cambridge area (about a one-hour taxi ride from the HBS campus during rush hour or 30 minutes during non-rush times)
        • Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority: Information on public transportation, including buses and the subway ("The T")
        • Weather.com: Forecasts that can help you determine what type of clothing to bring
        • Yelp: Information and user reviews of local businesses and restaurants

        Please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5-8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone) with any questions on the local area

        Summary

        Summary

        A significant side benefit of Executive Education at Harvard Business School is its location—a short walk across the river to historic Harvard Square and Harvard Yard. The School places participants within one of the most historic and culturally enriching metropolitan areas in the United States. From the Red Sox in Fenway Park to the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, from the heights of Bunker Hill to the city's Freedom Trail, the Boston–Cambridge area offers a rich array of arts, music, sports, and recreational activities.

        Useful Resources for Planning Your Stay

        • Boston.com: Local and national news, sports, weather, entertainment, and more
        • Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: Attractions and events in the Greater Boston Area
        • Harvardsquare.com: Attractions and events in Harvard Square
        • Logan International Airport: The largest airport serving the Boston–Cambridge area (about a one-hour taxi ride from the HBS campus during rush hour or 30 minutes during non-rush times)
        • Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority: Information on public transportation, including buses and the subway ("The T")
        • Weather.com: Forecasts that can help you determine what type of clothing to bring
        • Yelp: Information and user reviews of local businesses and restaurants

        Please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5-8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone) with any questions on the local area

        BankingExpand AllCollapse All

        Bank of AmericaBank of America
        1414 Massachusetts Avenue (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: 1.800.432.1000 Website
        Citizens BankCitizens Bank
        30 Brattle Street (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.868.4900 Website
        Automated teller machine (ATM)Automated teller machine (ATM)
        To obtain cash while on campus, the closest ATM is located in Chao Center on Floor B. It works with the following cards/networks: American Express, Cirrus, Discover, MasterCard, Maestro, NYCE, Plus, Pulse, Star and Visa. There is also an ATM on the basement level of Spangler Center.

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        Bank of America

        1414 Massachusetts Avenue (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: 1.800.432.1000 Website

        Citizens Bank

        30 Brattle Street (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.868.4900 Website

        Automated teller machine (ATM)

        To obtain cash while on campus, the closest ATM is located in Chao Center on Floor B. It works with the following cards/networks: American Express, Cirrus, Discover, MasterCard, Maestro, NYCE, Plus, Pulse, Star and Visa. There is also an ATM on the basement level of Spangler Center.

        Health ServicesExpand AllCollapse All

        Urgent assistanceUrgent assistance

        If you are in need of urgent assistance while on campus, call +1.617.495.1212 (5.1212 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone) to reach the Harvard University Police Department. Be prepared to give them your name, location (including building and room number, if applicable), and the details of the urgent situation.

        If you call 911 (the national emergency number), when the operator asks for the address of the emergency, the proper answer for anywhere on the main Harvard Business School campus is "25 Harvard Way, Boston" (in addition to your building and room number, if applicable).

        911 is the number to call when you are off campus.

        Medical treatmentMedical treatment

        The Boston area has an array of health-service options, several of which are listed below in order of proximity to the Harvard Business School (HBS) campus. These are listed for your information only. Please note that HBS does not and cannot make recommendations on where you should go for medical treatment. You should consult with your physician about any medical issues.

        HBS is not responsible for medical fees incurred during your stay here. Please direct any billing questions to the health service(s) you utilize and/or your insurance provider.

        For more information, please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).

        Medical facilitiesMedical facilities

        Mount Auburn Hospital
        (+1.617.492.3500)

        Walk-in Center (+1.617.499.5065)

        The Medical Walk-in-Center is open Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM–7:30 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 8:45 AM–4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary. The Emergency Department (+1.617.499.5025) is utilized if you exhibit more serious medical symptoms and when the Walk-In Center is closed.

        Massachusetts General Hospital
        (+1.617.726.2000)

        The hospital is located at 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114 (approximately 3.5 miles from HBS).

        Medical Walk-In Unit (+1.617.726.2707)

        The Walk-In Unit is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Weekends & holidays from 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. No appointment is necessary. The Emergency Department (+1.617.724.4100) is utilized if you exhibit more serious medical symptoms and when the Walk-In Center is closed.

        The hospital also provides additional International and Specialized Healthcare Services, including an Executive Physical Program and Concierge Medicine.

        Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
        (+1.617.667.7000)

        The hospital is located at 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 (approximately 3.5 miles from HBS). Note that there is no walk-in center located at this hospital.

        Brigham and Women's Hospital
        (+1.617.732.5500)

        The hospital is located at 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 (approximately 3.6 miles from HBS). Note that there is no walk-in center located at this hospital.

        Note: For all hospital numbers listed above, when using any residence-hall phone, first dial 9 for an outside line.

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        Urgent assistance

        If you are in need of urgent assistance while on campus, call +1.617.495.1212 (5.1212 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone) to reach the Harvard University Police Department. Be prepared to give them your name, location (including building and room number, if applicable), and the details of the urgent situation.

        If you call 911 (the national emergency number), when the operator asks for the address of the emergency, the proper answer for anywhere on the main Harvard Business School campus is "25 Harvard Way, Boston" (in addition to your building and room number, if applicable).

        911 is the number to call when you are off campus.

        Medical treatment

        The Boston area has an array of health-service options, several of which are listed below in order of proximity to the Harvard Business School (HBS) campus. These are listed for your information only. Please note that HBS does not and cannot make recommendations on where you should go for medical treatment. You should consult with your physician about any medical issues.

        HBS is not responsible for medical fees incurred during your stay here. Please direct any billing questions to the health service(s) you utilize and/or your insurance provider.

        For more information, please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).

        Medical facilities

        Mount Auburn Hospital
        (+1.617.492.3500)

        Walk-in Center (+1.617.499.5065)

        The Medical Walk-in-Center is open Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM–7:30 PM and Saturday–Sunday from 8:45 AM–4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary. The Emergency Department (+1.617.499.5025) is utilized if you exhibit more serious medical symptoms and when the Walk-In Center is closed.

        Massachusetts General Hospital
        (+1.617.726.2000)

        The hospital is located at 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114 (approximately 3.5 miles from HBS).

        Medical Walk-In Unit (+1.617.726.2707)

        The Walk-In Unit is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Weekends & holidays from 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. No appointment is necessary. The Emergency Department (+1.617.724.4100) is utilized if you exhibit more serious medical symptoms and when the Walk-In Center is closed.

        The hospital also provides additional International and Specialized Healthcare Services, including an Executive Physical Program and Concierge Medicine.

        Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
        (+1.617.667.7000)

        The hospital is located at 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 (approximately 3.5 miles from HBS). Note that there is no walk-in center located at this hospital.

        Brigham and Women's Hospital
        (+1.617.732.5500)

        The hospital is located at 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 (approximately 3.6 miles from HBS). Note that there is no walk-in center located at this hospital.

        Note: For all hospital numbers listed above, when using any residence-hall phone, first dial 9 for an outside line.

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        DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel BostonDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston

        400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA 02134, Tel: +1.617.783.0090

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to www.bostonsuites.doubletree.com
        • On the left side of the screen, fill in your reservation information
        • Click Add special rate codes
        • In the Corporate Account field, enter 550000310 and then click Check Availability
        • If the rate is not available, the best available rate will appear
        Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/WatertownResidence Inn by Marriott Boston/Watertown

        570 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, Tel: +1.617.926.4500

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to www.marriott.com/boswx
        • Fill in your reservation dates and click Special Rates on the right hand side of the screen
        • Select Corporate/Promo Code, enter HVD
        • Click Find to view available rooms and rates
        Sheraton CommanderSheraton Commander

        Harvard Square, 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: + 1.617.547.4800

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to Harvard Business School Rate
        • Fill in your reservation dates and click Check Availability on the right hand side of the screen
        Other area hotelsOther area hotels

        The Charles Hotel
        Harvard Square, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.1200

        Four Seasons Hotel
        200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.338.4400

        Liberty Hotel
        215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Tel: +1.617.224.4000

        Boston Marriott Copley Place
        110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.236.5800

        Mandarin Oriental
        776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199, Tel: +1.617.535.8888

        Marriott Long Wharf
        296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109, Tel: +1.617.227.0800

        Hotel Veritas
        1 Remington Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.520.5000

        Boston Marriott Cambridge
        2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, Tel: +1.617.494.6600

        Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston
        40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142, Tel: +1.617.806.4200

        Hotel Kimpton Marlowe
        25 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02141, Tel: +1.617.868.8000

        Hyatt Regency Cambridge
        575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.492.1234

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        DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston

        400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA 02134, Tel: +1.617.783.0090

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to www.bostonsuites.doubletree.com
        • On the left side of the screen, fill in your reservation information
        • Click Add special rate codes
        • In the Corporate Account field, enter 550000310 and then click Check Availability
        • If the rate is not available, the best available rate will appear

        Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Watertown

        570 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, Tel: +1.617.926.4500

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to www.marriott.com/boswx
        • Fill in your reservation dates and click Special Rates on the right hand side of the screen
        • Select Corporate/Promo Code, enter HVD
        • Click Find to view available rooms and rates

        Sheraton Commander

        Harvard Square, 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: + 1.617.547.4800

        To book the HBS Executive Education discounted rate directly online:

        • Navigate to Harvard Business School Rate
        • Fill in your reservation dates and click Check Availability on the right hand side of the screen

        Other area hotels

        The Charles Hotel
        Harvard Square, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.1200

        Four Seasons Hotel
        200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.338.4400

        Liberty Hotel
        215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Tel: +1.617.224.4000

        Boston Marriott Copley Place
        110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.236.5800

        Mandarin Oriental
        776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199, Tel: +1.617.535.8888

        Marriott Long Wharf
        296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109, Tel: +1.617.227.0800

        Hotel Veritas
        1 Remington Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.520.5000

        Boston Marriott Cambridge
        2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142, Tel: +1.617.494.6600

        Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston
        40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142, Tel: +1.617.806.4200

        Hotel Kimpton Marlowe
        25 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02141, Tel: +1.617.868.8000

        Hyatt Regency Cambridge
        575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.492.1234

        Places to eat

        The Boston–Cambridge area is a year-round dining destination. Chefs use the freshest local ingredients to prepare distinctive signature dishes from traditional New England fare to eclectic contemporary cuisine. Whether a four-star restaurant or neighborhood bistro, the area offers unparalleled dining for any palate or budget.

        Looking for recommendations? Guest Services is happy to offer suggestions or help make reservations.

        RestaurantsExpand AllCollapse All

        Abe & Louie's Steak HouseAbe & Louie's Steak House

        Steakhouse
        793 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.536.6300 Website

        Alden & HarlowAlden & Harlow

        American
        40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.2100 Website

        Atlantic Fish CompanyAtlantic Fish Company

        Seafood
        761 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.267.4000 Website

        B&G Oysters B&G Oysters

        Seafood
        550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.423.0550 Website

        Bistro du MidiBistro du Midi

        French
        272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.426.7878 Website

        Island Creek Oyster BarIsland Creek Oyster Bar

        Seafood
        500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, Tel: +1.617.532.5300 Website

        LuccaLucca

        Italian
        226 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113, Tel: +1.617.742.9200 Website

        MistralMistral

        French
        223 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.867.9300 Website

        OishiiOishii

        Sushi
        1166 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, Tel: +1.617.482.8868 Website

        Petit Robert BistroPetit Robert Bistro

        French
        486 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, Tel: +1.617.375.0699 Website

        Rosa MexicanoRosa Mexicano

        Mexican
        155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, Tel: +1.617.476.6122 Website

        ToscanoToscano

        Italian
        47 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Tel: +1.617.723.4090 Website

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        The Boston–Cambridge area is a year-round dining destination. Chefs use the freshest local ingredients to prepare distinctive signature dishes from traditional New England fare to eclectic contemporary cuisine. Whether a four-star restaurant or neighborhood bistro, the area offers unparalleled dining for any palate or budget. Looking for recommendations? Guest Services is happy to offer suggestions or help make reservations.
        Restaurants

        Abe & Louie's Steak House

        Steakhouse
        793 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.536.6300 Website

        Alden & Harlow

        American
        40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.2100 Website

        Atlantic Fish Company

        Seafood
        761 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.267.4000 Website

        B&G Oysters

        Seafood
        550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.423.0550 Website

        Bistro du Midi

        French
        272 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.426.7878 Website

        Island Creek Oyster Bar

        Seafood
        500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, Tel: +1.617.532.5300 Website

        Lucca

        Italian
        226 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113, Tel: +1.617.742.9200 Website

        Mistral

        French
        223 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, Tel: +1.617.867.9300 Website

        Oishii

        Sushi
        1166 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, Tel: +1.617.482.8868 Website

        Petit Robert Bistro

        French
        486 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, Tel: +1.617.375.0699 Website

        Rosa Mexicano

        Mexican
        155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, Tel: +1.617.476.6122 Website

        Toscano

        Italian
        47 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, Tel: +1.617.723.4090 Website

        Transportation
        The HBS campus puts you in the heart of the Boston–Cambridge area, one of the world's most historic and culturally enriching regions. Harvard Square, the vibrant center of Cambridge, is within walking distance, and the area is well served by both ground and air transportation. It's easy to find your way around and connect to other U.S. cities without a car

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        Airline informationAirline information

        If you are planning to travel by air, you will be flying into Logan International Airport (code BOS). Most major airlines service Logan.

        Harvard Business School is a short taxi ride from the airport. Please allow a minimum of one hour to retrieve your luggage and travel to Harvard Business School from Logan Airport.

        When you arrive in Boston, direct your taxi or car/rideshare service to Harvard Business School. Enter campus through the One Western Avenue/Boston entrance (next to the parking garage on the southeast corner of campus). Have your driver use the center lane (To HBS Campus) and stop at the guard booth for campus access and directions to Chao Center. Do not allow your driver to drop you anywhere else.

        If driving, follow the instructions above; at check-in, you will need to get a parking permit before parking in the garage. When using a GPS device, enter 111 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163 as the destination address.

        Car and limo servicesCar and limo services

        Boston Coach Limo Service
        1.800.672.7676

        Commonwealth Worldwide Executive Transportation
        +1.617.779.4600 / 1.800.558.5466

        Town Car International
        +1.212.727.7800 / 1.877.888.4824

        Car rentalsCar rentals

        Avis (at the Charles Hotel)
        One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.534.1430 / 1.800.230.4898

        Enterprise*
        292 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, Tel: +1.617.783.2240 / 1.800.261.7331

        Hertz
        24 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.338.1520 / 1.800.654.3131

        Thrifty (at the Harvard Square Hotel)
        110 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.876.2758

        * Offers a discounted Harvard Business School rate (this location only). Be sure to mention HBS when making a reservation.

        Zipcar – You must be a member to reserve cars. There is one car located adjacent to the parking garage, two in the main surface parking lot, and one in the Batten Hall parking lot. Visit the Zipcar website for more information.

        Public transportationPublic transportation

        The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or the T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail, and ferry routes in the Greater Boston Area. You can find maps and directions on the MBTA website.

        Taxi & Rideshare serviceTaxi & Rideshare service

        Metro Cab can be reached at +1.617.254.6060. Taxis are allowed on campus only for your arrival and departure. Otherwise, your taxi will pick you up at the taxi stand near the guard booth.

        When calling a taxi for your departure (only Metro Cab is allowed on campus), use "Harvard Business School/One Western Avenue/Chao Center" as the pick-up address; all other times, use Harvard Business School/One Western Avenue/Taxi Stand as the address. You can also walk down to the taxi stand and hail a taxi there if one is available.

        Rideshare services are allowed on campus only for your arrival. At all other times (including your departure), your driver will pick you up/drop you off in the area opposite the taxi stand. The address to use for rideshare services is 111 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163.

        See the Taxi/Rideshare Map for more information. For further assistance, please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).

        Train stationTrain station

        South Station is the closest train station to our campus. Located at Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue in Boston, it is approximately 5 miles from Harvard Business School. Services include: Acela Express (Amtrak), Lakeshore Limited, and Northeast Regional – open 24 hours daily.

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        The HBS campus puts you in the heart of the Boston–Cambridge area, one of the world's most historic and culturally enriching regions. Harvard Square, the vibrant center of Cambridge, is within walking distance, and the area is well served by both ground and air transportation. It's easy to find your way around and connect to other U.S. cities without a car
        Travel Resources

        Airline information

        If you are planning to travel by air, you will be flying into Logan International Airport (code BOS). Most major airlines service Logan.

        Harvard Business School is a short taxi ride from the airport. Please allow a minimum of one hour to retrieve your luggage and travel to Harvard Business School from Logan Airport.

        When you arrive in Boston, direct your taxi or car/rideshare service to Harvard Business School. Enter campus through the One Western Avenue/Boston entrance (next to the parking garage on the southeast corner of campus). Have your driver use the center lane (To HBS Campus) and stop at the guard booth for campus access and directions to Chao Center. Do not allow your driver to drop you anywhere else.

        If driving, follow the instructions above; at check-in, you will need to get a parking permit before parking in the garage. When using a GPS device, enter 111 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163 as the destination address.

        Car and limo services

        Boston Coach Limo Service
        1.800.672.7676

        Commonwealth Worldwide Executive Transportation
        +1.617.779.4600 / 1.800.558.5466

        Town Car International
        +1.212.727.7800 / 1.877.888.4824

        Car rentals

        Avis (at the Charles Hotel)
        One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.534.1430 / 1.800.230.4898

        Enterprise*
        292 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, Tel: +1.617.783.2240 / 1.800.261.7331

        Hertz
        24 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.338.1520 / 1.800.654.3131

        Thrifty (at the Harvard Square Hotel)
        110 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, Tel: +1.617.876.2758

        * Offers a discounted Harvard Business School rate (this location only). Be sure to mention HBS when making a reservation.

        Zipcar – You must be a member to reserve cars. There is one car located adjacent to the parking garage, two in the main surface parking lot, and one in the Batten Hall parking lot. Visit the Zipcar website for more information.

        Public transportation

        The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or the T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail, and ferry routes in the Greater Boston Area. You can find maps and directions on the MBTA website.

        Taxi & Rideshare service

        Metro Cab can be reached at +1.617.254.6060. Taxis are allowed on campus only for your arrival and departure. Otherwise, your taxi will pick you up at the taxi stand near the guard booth.

        When calling a taxi for your departure (only Metro Cab is allowed on campus), use "Harvard Business School/One Western Avenue/Chao Center" as the pick-up address; all other times, use Harvard Business School/One Western Avenue/Taxi Stand as the address. You can also walk down to the taxi stand and hail a taxi there if one is available.

        Rideshare services are allowed on campus only for your arrival. At all other times (including your departure), your driver will pick you up/drop you off in the area opposite the taxi stand. The address to use for rideshare services is 111 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163.

        See the Taxi/Rideshare Map for more information. For further assistance, please contact Guest Services at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).

        Train station

        South Station is the closest train station to our campus. Located at Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue in Boston, it is approximately 5 miles from Harvard Business School. Services include: Acela Express (Amtrak), Lakeshore Limited, and Northeast Regional – open 24 hours daily.

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        Worship services
        The Boston area is home to many religious traditions. Below is a sampling of worship opportunities close to campus. Please call ahead or check the individual website for up-to-date service times. If you are looking for another place to worship please contact our Guest Services staff at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).

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        BaptistBaptist

        Old Cambridge Baptist Church
        1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.9275

        Cambridgeport Baptist Church
        459 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.576.6779

        CatholicCatholic

        Parish of Saint Paul
        29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.491.8400

        The MBA Class of 1959 Chapel on the HBS campus holds Mass most Sunday nights at 8pm when the MBA program is in session. Check with the program office for additional scheduling information.

        Christian ScienceChristian Science

        First Church of Christ, Scientist
        13 Waterhouse Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.354.2866

        CongregationalCongregational

        First Church in Cambridge
        11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.2724

        EpiscopalEpiscopal

        Christ Church of Cambridge
        0 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.0200

        JewishJewish

        Harvard Hillel
        52 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.495.4695

        The Chabad House at Harvard
        38 Banks Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.6124

        LutheranLutheran

        University Lutheran Church
        66 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.3256

        MormonMormon

        The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
        2 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.6188

        MuslimMuslim

        Islamic Society of Boston
        204 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.876.3546

        Non-DenominationalNon-Denominational

        Harvard Memorial Church
        One Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.495.5508

        PresbyterianPresbyterian

        Christ the King Presbyterian Church
        99 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.354.8341

        First Reformed Presbyterian Church
        53 Antrim Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.864.3185

        SwedenborgianSwedenborgian

        Swedenborg Chapel
        50 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.4552

        Unitarian UniversalistUnitarian Universalist

        First Parish Church in Cambridge
        3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.7772

        United MethodistUnited Methodist

        Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
        1555 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.354.0837

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        The Boston area is home to many religious traditions. Below is a sampling of worship opportunities close to campus. Please call ahead or check the individual website for up-to-date service times. If you are looking for another place to worship please contact our Guest Services staff at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone).
        Houses of Worship

        Baptist

        Old Cambridge Baptist Church
        1151 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.9275

        Cambridgeport Baptist Church
        459 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.576.6779

        Catholic

        Parish of Saint Paul
        29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.491.8400

        The MBA Class of 1959 Chapel on the HBS campus holds Mass most Sunday nights at 8pm when the MBA program is in session. Check with the program office for additional scheduling information.

        Christian Science

        First Church of Christ, Scientist
        13 Waterhouse Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.354.2866

        Congregational

        First Church in Cambridge
        11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.2724

        Episcopal

        Christ Church of Cambridge
        0 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.0200

        Jewish

        Harvard Hillel
        52 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.495.4695

        The Chabad House at Harvard
        38 Banks Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.6124

        Lutheran

        University Lutheran Church
        66 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.3256

        Mormon

        The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
        2 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.547.6188

        Muslim

        Islamic Society of Boston
        204 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.876.3546

        Non-Denominational

        Harvard Memorial Church
        One Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.495.5508

        Presbyterian

        Christ the King Presbyterian Church
        99 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.354.8341

        First Reformed Presbyterian Church
        53 Antrim Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, Tel: +1.617.864.3185

        Swedenborgian

        Swedenborg Chapel
        50 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.864.4552

        Unitarian Universalist

        First Parish Church in Cambridge
        3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.876.7772

        United Methodist

        Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
        1555 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, Tel: +1.617.354.0837

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        Harvard University Walking Tour

        Explore Harvard Yard on the main university campus just across the Charles River from HBS during a free, student-led walking tour. The guides deliver an engaging view of the life and times of America's oldest institution of higher learning. See classic architecture from the Colonial period to the present and sample Harvard's rich lore. Tours depart from the Harvard Events & Information Center (1350 Massachusetts Ave). Tours last about an hour.

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        The Freedom Trail

        Snaking through 2.5 miles (4 km) of city streets, the Freedom Trail creates a living link to Boston's key Revolutionary- and Colonial-era sites. Stroll from highlight to highlight and you'll see history adopt a vibrancy, palpability, and relevance unparalleled among U.S. cities. Some of Boston's most unique shops, restaurants, and attractions are also located along the trail. Starting point is in Boston Common at the Park St. T station (on the red line). Maps of the trail are available at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center.

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        Boston Common and Public Garden

        Boston Common has hosted auctions, cattle grazing, and festivals over its 350-year history. The adjacent Public Garden, opened in 1839, is the first U.S. botanical garden. Located near the Park St. T station (on the red line).

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        Boston Duck Tours

        You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. You'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, and more. As the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, you'll learn lots of little-known facts and interesting insights about this unique and wonderful city. Tours depart from the Museum of Science, the New England Aquarium, and the Prudential Center. They leave every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the season, from 9:30 AM to an hour before sunset. Tours run from mid-March to mid-November and last for about 80 minutes.

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        Faneuil Hall Marketplace

        This renowned Boston shopping and dining destination spans 6.5 acres. Located near the Government Center T stop (on the green and blue lines).

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        Newbury Street Area

        In addition to fine shopping and dining, the Newbury Street area is steeped in history and 19th-century architecture. Located along the Arlington, Copley Square and Hynes T stops (on the green line).

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        Trinity Church

        Located in Copley Square at the Copley Square T stop (green line), H.H. Richardson's 19th-century Romanesque Trinity Church was named a National Historic Landmark in 1971, and has earned the American Institute of Architects' distinction of being among the 10 greatest buildings in the country. Trinity Church hosts a guided tour at least once a day and offers self-guided tours throughout the day. Visitors are requested to respect Trinity Church as a place of worship.

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        Museum of Fine Arts

        The MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art, from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, and special exhibitions. In 2010, the MFA added the New MFA, comprising a new wing for Art of the Americas, renovated European art galleries, improved conservation and education facilities, and a new, larger public space. Located on the Avenue of the Arts at the Museum T stop on the green line (E train).

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        Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

        The Gardner Museum is both an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians, and scholars. Housed in a stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace, the museum contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts. The galleries house works by Titian, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Manet, Degas, Whistler, and Sargent. Located at 280 The Fenway near the Museum T stop on the green line (E train). Closed Tuesdays. Tours led Wednesdays through Mondays.

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        New England Aquarium

        The Aquarium is one of the city's most popular attractions. What sets this one apart from similar institutions is its commitment to presenting not only an exciting environment to learn about marine life, but also to conserving the natural habitats of its gilled, feathered, and whiskered inhabitants. Located at Central Wharf in Boston at the Aquarium T stop (blue line).

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        Charlestown Navy Yard and Bunker Hill Monument

        Some of the most storied battleships in American naval history began life at Charlestown Navy Yard. Established in 1800 as one of the country's first naval yards, Charlestown remained vital to U.S. security until its decommissioning in 1974. From the 200-year-old wooden-hulled USS Constitution to the World War II-era steel destroyer USS Cassin Young, the yard gives visitors an all-hands-on-deck historical experience unparalleled in America.

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        The Charlestown Navy Yard Visitors' Center is located in Building 5 next to the USS Constitution in Charlestown, just inside Gate 1 of the Navy Yard. The Bunker Hill Museum is located across the street from the Bunker Hill Monument at 43 Monument Square in Charlestown—each a fairly short walk from the North Station T stop (green and orange lines).

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        Attend a Local Sporting Event

        Boston is home to several major league sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox (baseball), Boston Celtics (basketball), Boston Bruins (hockey), New England Patriots (football), and New England Revolution (soccer). Please see the Guest Services Staff for more information on tickets, times, and venues.

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        Enjoy the light classical and popular music of The Boston Pops or the richly fulfilling sound of The Boston Symphony Orchestra in this historic venue.

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        Paddle Boarding in Kendall Square

        Treat yourself to a phenomenal view of Cambridge, the Boston skyline, and the Esplanade, as well as other nearby landmarks like the Zakim Bridge, MIT, the Museum of Science, and Boston University.

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        Cruise the Charles River or Boston Harbor

        Enjoy a 60-minute, fully narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River, or a wildly entertaining 40-minute ride aboard Codzilla in Boston Harbor.

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