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Boston is filled with a myriad of sightseeing spots due to its long history and many neighborhoods with their distinctive feels. The city is known for its famous walking tour the Freedom Trail which is a culmination of historical landmarks in Boston during the time it was a colony. Another famous trail worth walking is the Black Heritage Trail which illuminates the history of Boston’s 19th century. African American community. It starts at the Boston Common where you visit the Massachusetts State House and the Park Street Church and then head to the Granary Burying Ground. These are all sites near and next to Suffolk and it really shows how the school is located next to so much history. These are only some of the sites found on the Freedom Trail, but it takes about 90 minutes and one can also do a self-guided tour. There are other must-see places if you feel like walking around the city and exploring the different neighborhoods. Places include the Long Wharf, Faneuil Hall, the North...

Suffolk University is dedicated to giving equal, effective, and meaningful access to all their students. Therefore, Suffolk has been designed to be inclusive with those students with disabilities both in the classroom and architecturally. Suffolk University has its own Office of Disability Services (ODS) to ensure every students’ needs is covered. Suffolk buildings are all equipped with elevators, ramps, button operated doors to open, handicap bathrooms. Sargent Hall, where the symposium will take place, is accessible at street level since the building is located on Tremont Street before the Beacon Hill incline. The entrance of the building offers wide doors that are also operated by a handicap button. The floors and hallways of Sargent are wide, and the elevators are big and have Braille on the elevator buttons. The Suffolk University area is very wheelchair accessible because the streets are wide and there are ramps at the end of every street. Additionally, to go uphill and...

Boston is a strong supporter of the LGBQT community, and it is proud of being the first capital city of the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Two neighborhoods in Boston are renowned for their LGBQT communities Jamaica Plain and the South End. Pride in Boston was still celebrated virtually despite the coronavirus pandemic. To celebrate LGBTQ history in Boston one can walk the self-guided tour the Equality Trail which is the route of Boston’s first Gay Pride. Provincetown is also a famous LGBTQ destination for this area. One must take the ferry from Boston Harbor Cruises. The ferry is taken in the Long Wharf all you need to do is walk past the Aquarium T stop and there is 1 Long Wharf where your ferry will take you to P-town. This should be a 4-minute ride from government center and about a 7-minute walk from downtown. Some hotels that LGBQT friendly in Boston are (from most expensive to cheapest): The Boxer Boston Intercontinental Boston Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street...

  Logan Airport is in East Boston across the Boston Harbor from downtown Boston. Therefore, shuttle services offered by hotels from the airport are not available. However, this is not an issue since there are many ways to travel to and from Logan Airport. Terminal A serves Delta and West Jet. Terminal B serves JetBlue, Aer Lingus, Silver, Cape Air and TAP departures. Terminal C serves American, United, Air Canada, Alaska, Spirit, Southwest, and Boutique Air. Terminal E serves all international airlines and international arrivals. The cheapest way to travel from the airport into downtown Boston is using the MBTA. The MBTA offers the bus service which is called the Silver Line Route SL1. This service is free, and it takes passengers from Logan airport to South Station in Boston, and there gives a free transfer to the red line. It is accessible for the disabled. It runs from 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM every day of the week. It will take about 10-20 minutes. If you want to use the T then...

The great part about Boston is that it offers many locations to visit with a diverse selection of food. For those traveling from Europe some advice would be to remember to tip. Since the charge for service is not included automatically with the check. The tip should be anywhere from 15%-20% of the bill and only tip at restaurants that serve you directly. Fast food, to go, and coffee shops do not require a tip. Also, water and bread are customary and free of charge in most restaurants.   Chinatown which is a quick walk from Suffolk University offers a wide selection of Chinese Restaurants. It is not only Chinese gastronomy but Japanese and Asian fusion eats as well. They all have high ratings on Google and are very affordable as well as delicious. A restaurant worth visiting could be The Q (https://thequsa.com/). A famous ice cream place in Chinatown is the Juicy Spot Café known for their rolled ice cream (www.juicyspotcafe.com). The North End is another neighborhood famous for...

Hotels Staying in Boston offers a wide range of hotels located downtown and in the surrounding neighborhoods. You can book some of the hotels from the Suffolk website to receive a discount. The closer you are to downtown the pricier the hotel will be. Hotels in Boston usually range from $60 and higher per night. The most affordable place to stay is the Boston Fenway Inn which is in the Fenway neighborhood. It is about a 30-minute walk to Suffolk and accessible on the Green line (lines B, C, D).  The Following Hotels Closest to Suffolk University (ordered from cheapest-expensive):The College Club of Boston - thecollegeclubofboston.com/bbHyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston- hyatt.comThe Bostonian Boston- millenniumhotels.comKimpton Nine Zero Hotel – ninezero.comTemple Place Suites- (617) 701-7520The Godfrey Hotel Boston- godfreyhotelboston.comHyatt Regency Boston- hyatt.comXV Beacon Hotel- xvbeacon.comHostel Options Include:Newbury Guest HouseHi Boston HostelBoston Boat...

The Boston Area is made up of several neighborhoods that bring out different characteristics of what the city has to offer. Suffolk University is found in the downtown area of Boston near the Boston Common. The airport is across the Boston Harbor in East Boston. The North End is famous for its Italian food and famous pastry places. The streets are filled with many choices in restaurants. It is also part of where the Freedom Trail stops at historical locations such as Old North Church, and Paul Revere House. Beacon Hill is made up of the fancier older houses in Boston. It is a great spot to walk around and it has its own business center to shop at. These shops are mostly boutiques, art, and home decorations. This is one of the more expensive areas of the city. To see this quaint neighborhood follow the Mount Vernon Street Walking Tour. Historic Downtown is made up of the Government Center, Faneuil Hall, and Haymarket areas. This is the landmarks that have been preserved of Boston’s...