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Information for your Visit

One of the great things about Simmons is its Boston location. There's probably no better city in the world to be a student. Boston has fascinating historical sites, first-rate cultural institutions, and excellent shopping and restaurants, not to mention more than 300,000 other students. It's a great place to browse in bookstores, wander through galleries, catch a concert, or just hang out and people-watch. Be sure to save some time on your visit to see the sights.

Accommodations

Note: Hotels fill up early, especially in the fall, so make reservations well in advance. Many also have college discounts, so be sure to ask when booking.

Restaurants

The Border Cafe (Mexican)
32 Church Street, Cambridge
Boston Beer Works
61 Brookline Avenue, Boston
Brown Sugar Cafe (Thai)
129 Jersey Street, Boston
Cafe at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
280 The Fenway, Boston
Legal Seafood
Copley Place and Prudential Center, Boston
Marche
800 Boylston Street, Boston
Pizzeria Uno
645 Beacon Street, Boston
Sonsie
327 Newbury Street, Boston

The top things to do while in town:

  • view the city from the top of the Prudential or Hancock buildings
  • take a Duck Tour of the city
  • have cappuccino and cannoli at Mike's Pastry in the North End
  • take in a show at the Comedy Connection
  • rollerblade along the Charles River
  • check out Virgin Records and Newbury Street
  • see the latest exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, or the Institute of Contemporary Art
  • shop at the real Filene's Basement
  • treat yourself to tea at the Ritz