BOSTON TRAVEL INFORMATION
Boston: A City Rich in History
APWA takes its annual Congress to the historic Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Boston. There is no other U.S. city with the historical significance of Boston—from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Boston Tea Party to the midnight ride of Paul Revere—Boston has played a key role in American history.
But it’s not just about the history of Boston; equally impressive is the modern day significance of Boston as the city has become an intellectual, technological and political center. Home to some of the largest and most complex public works projects in the nation—The Central Artery Tunnel Project (The Big Dig), the first underground rapid transit system in the U.S., and the Deer Island secondary sewage treatment plant—Boston is sometimes referred to as the "Hub of the Universe," making it the perfect destination for the Best Show in Public Works.
Hotel Information
Reserve your hotel room online today!
Click here to download the hotel reservation form.
Stay at one of the official Congress hotels and save on lodging and transportation to and from Congress Activities. Complimentary shuttle service will be available to registered attendees between the BCEC and the official APWA Congress Hotels located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston. Shuttle service will begin on Saturday, August 14 at 7 a.m., and operate during Congress hours until Wednesday, August 18. Use the map of the downtown area for hotel locations.
For help making your hotel reservations, please contact the Travel Desk at 800-793-4753.
1. Boston Westin Waterfront
(Co-Headquarters)
Located next to the BCEC |
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2. Seaport Hotel
Located next to the BCEC |
3. Sheraton Boston
(Co-Headquarters)
Located in Boston's historic Back Bay |
4. Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Located in Boston's historic Back Bay |
5. Colonnade Hotel
Located in Boston's historic Back Bay |
Transportation
Complimentary shuttle service will be available to registered attendees between the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the official APWA Congress Hotels located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston. Shuttle service will begin on Saturday, August 14 at 7 a.m., and operate during Congress hours until Wednesday, August 18.
Special Airport Transportation—Silver Line Service
Silver Line is providing one-way transportation from BCEC to all terminals at Boston Logan Airport for a special price of only $2. This service is available only on Wednesday, August 18, from Noon to 4 p.m., and will depart from the drive outside the main lobby at BCEC. These buses are direct to the airport and will not stop at any hotels.
What kinds of ground transportation are available to and from the airport?
Logan Airport is about 3 miles from the Boston Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC) and downtown Boston. There are a few ways to get to and from the airport, the most popular being shared van services, taxi cab and public transportation. For detailed information, please visit the MASSPORT website. *Please note that all Boston taxi cabs now accept credit cards.
Will shuttle service be available from the hotels to the convention center?
Complimentary shuttle service will be available to registered attendees between the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the official APWA Congress Hotels located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston. Shuttle service will begin on Saturday, August 14 at 7 a.m., and operate during Congress hours until Wednesday, August 18.
Will ADA transportation be available? How do I make arrangements for this?
If you require assistance with ADA transportation or further assistance with the shuttle service, please contace Dana Priddy at 816-595-5241 or by e-mail at dpriddy@apwa.net. Special transportation will be available during all peak shuttle times during Congress. Onsite requests during non-peak hours will be handled as expeditiously as possible.
In and Around Boston
Bring your whole family!
Being a great destination city, Boston offers loads for you and your family to do and see, both before and after Congress. For just $200, you can add a guest/spouse to your registration either online or on the downloadable registration form, which you would either mail or fax. Or, you can visit the Attendee Resource Center onsite to register your guest/spouse. If you bring your children under the age of 18, they must be registered onsite.
Sightseeing Tours
See historic Boston with the sightseeing tours available at this year's Congress. For more information, stop by the Sightseeing Tours Desk Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Sunday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Or click here to sign up for one or more tours.
Click here for an interactive map showing some great things to do while in Boston.
Dining
Click here for dining suggestions while you're in Boston.
Activities
Click here for seasonal activity suggestions in and around Boston.
Weather
Average daily high temperature for August is 80°F.
Average daily low temperature for August is 64°F.
Average relative humidity is 65%.
Average precipitation for August is 3.4".
Visit www.weather.com for local Boston conditions.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center