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Local Area Information
Objectivist Summer Conference 2009 will be held at the
Seaport Hotel and World
Trade Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The Seaport Hotel is an award-winning deluxe, full-service hotel, meeting and exhibition
center. Located near the Faneuil Hall marketplace, Back Bay, and linked directly to Boston’s World Trade Center, the
Seaport Hotel is within walking distance of many of Boston’s most fascinating historic sites, and less than three miles
from Boston’s Logan International Airport.
Note: The Seaport is a non-smoking hotel.
Seaport Hotel Dining
The Seaport Hotel has three different dining facilities within its doors:
- Aura Restaurant: Indulge in Chef Klein’s distinctive style and
unique culinary perspective in the open-air ambience of Aura’s dining room. This bar and restaurant creates a Boston
dining experience that is unique and welcoming.
- Tamo Bar & Lounge: Serving light meals layered with the exotic flavors of the Spice Trade in one
of the most distinctive Boston restaurants. Named after Japanese ash wood, Tamo is filled with soothing colors and
striking architectural details.
- Seaport Cafe: The cafe offers a grab-and-go selection of breakfast options, Starbucks coffee,
sandwiches and afternoon snacks.
Seaport Hotel Guest Services
 Services and amenities include:
- 24-hour concierge service
- 24-hour in-room dining
- 24-hour business center
- Same-day laundry services
- Triple-sheeted beds with feather/down pillows (non-allergenic pillows and bedding available on request)
- Complimentary in-room Internet/VPN connectivity at T-1 speed
- All guest rooms contain an in-wall safe large enough for laptops
- Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout public spaces
- Complimentary Wall Street Journal or USA Today
- Complimentary overnight shoe shine
- Secure, on-site, indoor parking for over 2,200, with valet parking available
- Complimentary use of Seaport’s full-service health and fitness center with 50’ lap pool, piped-in underwater music, juice bar and water aerobics classes
- State-of-the-art spa services
- Convenient gift shop and florist
- Seaport Hotel is pet-friendly; call for specific policies
Nearby Attractions
 You'll find many enjoyable sights and activities in Boston, from shopping and dining to museums and historical landmarks.
- Museum of Fine Arts: See artistic masterpieces from around
the world and across the ages.
- Sail Boston Festival: A festival of tall ships lasting from July 8 to
July 13, 2009. Join this celebration of the grandeur of Boston’s seafaring heritage. More information at the
Sail Boston Web site.
- Whale Watching Expeditions: A variety of cruises and tours are
available from local companies. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, located twenty-five miles east of Boston,
features humpback and Minke whales, white-sided dolphins and bluefin tuna.
- The Freedom Trail: A walking tour of sixteen historic sites from the
revolutionary era, led by costumed guides (self-guided tours also available).
- Old North Church: The church of Paul Revere fame. Behind-the-scenes
tours available daily.
- Paul Revere House: A restored colonial-era home featuring exhibits,
gardens and a gift shop. Exhibits include gilding and silversmithing demonstrations, broom-making and basket
weaving.
- Bunker Hill Monument: At 221 feet, this monument stands on the site of the
first major battle of the American Revolution, fought on Breed’s Hill, June 17, 1775. Battle talks available.
- Old South Meeting House: Built in 1729 as a Puritan house of worship, Old
South hosted many of the fiery debates that sparked the American Revolution. Features include “Ben Franklin’s Boston: Seedbed
of Rebellion Walking Tour” and “Abigail Adams: Eyewitness to the Revolution Walking Tour.”
- USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”): One of America’s great national
treasures. Sail into battle during 1812 or swing in a hammock. Free admission.
- Boston Common: Starting point of Boston’s Freedom Trail (see above),
Boston Common is one of the oldest public parks in America. Until 1830 cattle grazed the Common, and, until 1817, public
hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial
resistance at Lexington and Concord in April 1775.
- Fine Dining: Now considered one of the top dining cities in America, Boston
restaurants are run by American, French- and Italian-trained chefs who present culinary masterpieces every night of the week.
Reservations are recommended.
- The Shops at Prudential Center: A wide assortment of excellent stores, with
no sales tax on clothing valued under $175.
Register now!
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