Visiting Boston

Welcome to Boston, Massachusetts!

Stretching alongside the Charles River, Boston University is located in the heart of Boston—steps away from the Fenway Park baseball stadium, world-class museums, and a wide variety of historic enclaves and tourist attractions.

Boasting a powerful global economy, Boston is an ideal location for the Innovation & Technology Symposium. Home to more than fifty academic institutions, including major research universities such as Boston University, Boston College, Brandeis University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Tufts University, and the University of Massachusetts–Boston, the city and its environs are renowned for being a hub of innovation and technology, healthcare, biotech, and finance.

For those seeking an opportunity to explore, Boston offers a wide range of walking tours and other activities. Across Fort Point Channel from Boston’s downtown financial area you’ll find the relatively new “Innovation District,” also known as Seaport, home to a host of startups as well as the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Seaport World Trade Center, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Across the Charles River is Kendall Square, a hotbed of entrepreneurial and high-tech activities in the vicinity of MIT and the MIT Museum, which focuses on exhibitions highlighting innovation and technology.

Easily accessible on foot or by public transportation, Boston’s distinct neighborhoods are known for their centuries’ old charm. From stately parks and respected museums to vibrant nightlife and global cuisine, Boston is a trove of historical treasures and cultural traditions⁠—⁠with a distinctly modern perspective.

For more information, check out Boston University’s Neighborhood Guides and the City of Boston Visitors’ Guide.

Learn about Boston’s Innovation Trail and sign up to take a guided or self-paced tour.

Plan Your Travel to Campus

Visit Boston University Transportation Services for directions to campus, details on parking, and other information for guests and visitors to BU.

Parking at BU
To learn about Boston University parking facilities for visitors, view the Map & Visitor Parking Rate web page.

Nearest parking garages:

• Agganis Arena Lot/Garage
  925 Commonwealth Avenue
  Height Clearance: 6 ft. 6 in.
• Langsam Garage
  142 Gardner Street
  Height Clearance: 8 ft. 2 in.