Explore Boston!

This article originally appeared in the SSA eMpirical No. 17 - The Harvard Conference.

While much of your time will be spent attending conference events, you should get out and explore the city! Here is a brief guide to Boston:

• The Swan Boats will have just opened! Adult fare is $2.75.
• Check out the Franklin Park Zoo . Adult admission is $9.50.
• Tour the Emerald Necklace - this is an Olmstead park that connects six of Boston's parks via bike and walking trail. Think about renting a bike for a couple hours!
• Get some exercise on the famous Freedom Trail.
• Bounce around Harvard Square - it's a funky little area (OK, so there is a GAP there…) right by the college.
• Boston's public transportation is one of the best around. Check out the "T" and bus directories.

Take a break from all your activism to get some fresh Bean Town air and to get a feel for one of the oldest and most beautiful cities around.

This article originally appeared in the SSA eMpirical No. 17 - The Harvard Conference.