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About Boston |
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 The Boston Public Garden is roughly five minutes walk from the Health Sciences Campus. |
Visiting BostonWhere to Eat |
Living in and around BostonBoston Links |
Visiting Boston |
With over a dozen colleges and universities, seven major hospitals, numerous research institutes, and countless biotechnology companies, the Boston area represents one of the most vibrant biomedical research environments in the world. Boston is host to several million visitors each year who come to see its numerous historical sites, world famous museums, and cultural events. The city is easily navigated by foot, and there is abundant public transportation for those wishing to visit Cambridge and other surrounding cities. Boston
Freedom Trail - Self guided tour of Boston's most famous historical
sites. Boston by Foot - guided tours, historic links. Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Virtual Voyages: Boston - Links to activities, dining, hotels, etc. BostonUSA for Visitors - useful links to activities and accommodations. |
Where to Eat |
The health science campus is located in the chinatown district of Boston. There are dozens of excellent Chinease, Japanese, Korean, Malasian, and Vietnamese restaurants within a three block radius of the school. In particular, you may want to check out the following: Montiein (Thai): 62 Stuart St.Tiawan Caffe (Chinese): 34 Oxford St. Penang (Malasian): 685 Washington St. Pho Pasteur (Vietnamese): 682 Washington St. Buddha Delight (Vegitarian): 5 Beach St. Ginza (Sushi): 16 Hudson St. Ocean Wealth (Chinese Sea Food): 8 Tyler St. Dining Guide
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for any taste. Boston Phoenix Restaurants by Location - searchable for any type of food. |
Living in Boston |
There is considerable variation, but most graduate students
and postdocs choose to
live
outside of Boston proper, as housing
in the surrounding communities
tends to be more affordable than living in the city. In addition
to cheaper rent, living outside of the city generally affords free
on-street parking. Somerville,
Cambridge, and Brookline in particular have large, well-established
student/postdoc communities and a vibrant social scene. Commuting:The Tufts Medical Sciences Campus is located in the Chinatown/Theater district of downtown Boston, a short walk from stations of the orange, green, red, and silver T lines. The campus is also within walking distance to the South Station commuter rail and Bus terminals. Though parking is not inexpensive ( ~$7.50 a day) the campus is also accessible by car via route 90 from the west or route 93 from the north and south.
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Boston Links |
The Boston Globe's - Boston.com - Links, news, apartment listings. Boston Online - Links, News, Bizarro Boston - Good Reading! Boston Weather - what's the weather like? MBTA - public transportation - maps, fares, information. |
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