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How to Have a Successful Self-Guided Campus Visit

Signing up for an official tour isn't the only way to visit colleges! Use these tips and tricks if you feel like exploring campus on your own schedule.

by Jordanne Nichols CollegeXpress Student Writer

Last Updated: May 3, 2024

Originally Posted: Jun 28, 2021

In the age of the pandemic, it’s been hard for many people to get back into the swing of normal life. Many actions that were once easily accessible have been taken for granted, eliminated, or changed to fit the new pace of society. For many students, the college process has been limited and may seem almost impossible to truly get an understanding of with virtual tours, opportunities, and experiences. With more campuses re-opening and life getting slowly back to normal every day, virtual tours and digital experiences aren’t the only modern and pandemic-friendly way to experience college campuses. If you want to experience what a campus is really like but aren’t quite ready to join a big group tour, self-guided campus visits are a cost-effective, accessible, and safe way to interact with a college in a personal and direct manner. Here’s how taking control of your own visit experience can benefit your college search, plus tips to help you make the most of your time on campus.

Tailor your own experience

Self-guided tours are a great way for students to experience aspects on campus directly that may be removed or glossed over on an official tour led by a student representative. Walking through campus alone with no set schedule for exploration allows for a fuller understanding of the college environment and ambiance. It allows visitors to experience classroom settings, walkability, and a focused major environment at their own pace. Oftentimes on a guided visit or in a virtual setting, the tour encompasses all the big aspects of campus—but a singular tour led by yourself allows you to see exactly what it is that interests you . It also allows you to see more schools in a cost-effective way and interact with as many people as you want. 

Interact on a deeper level

Another great aspect of self-guided college tours is the flexibility and lack of constraints. If the school has campus-led or volunteer activities going on that day, you can join them and have a more informal experience while on your own personal tour alone with no guidance. This can be especially helpful later in the process when you’re trying to make your final college decision . At the beginning of the college process, it’s valuable and almost necessary to attend the school-led information sessions, but as you progress and understand what suits your interests and needs, it’s best to interact with the college at a more personal level.

Related: What Should I Be Looking for During My Campus Visits?

Tour according to your lifestyle

Whether you have time to leisurely walk around campus or only have enough time to drive through, a self-guided tour is accommodating and insightful for both situations. The college process can be costly, timely, and demand a lot of attention, which can be difficult to manage for a lot of people, seeming almost incomprehensible. Adding self-guided tours to your college search process can allow you to see more universities and plan an easy and adaptable encounter.

Final tips for self-guided college tours

While self-guided tours prioritize being able to experience a school in an individualized manner, there are lots of ways to prepare and engage with campus opportunities. Try going into classrooms to experience a class firsthand or visit an academic and admission office to ask questions . To best prepare, be sure to research the campus before visiting, and choose a time that will allow you to experience the whole campus environment. Printing out a campus map beforehand will ensure you know exactly where to go; maps can also found in the admission office if you want to make that your first stop. Finally, visiting the student center is a great way to see active clubs and visualize student participation and interaction outside of academic hours. This is your tour, so take the time to plan and customize it to your interests!

Related: Smart Questions to Ask Before, During, and After College Visits  

The pandemic stopped many facets of our lives, but the college visit experience doesn’t have to be negatively affected anymore. And remember: whether on campus or online, school-organized or self-guided, any type of college tour is a great way to understand what type of school will fit you best.

Find a lot more questions to ask and advice to take with you on your next college tour in our Campus Visits section.  

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How to Plan a Successful Campus Tour of Boston’s Top Colleges

Each year, we partner with schools and community organizations around Massachusetts to plan campus tours for their students. They receive quality transportation, professional drivers, and attentive customer service.

This year, we’ve gone one step further to make your trip run even smoother. We talked to five of Boston ’s top colleges to learn everything there is to know about group tours on their campuses.

Boston University

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Overlooking the Charles River, Boston University’s campus is home to nearly 18,000 students. With a student to faculty ratio of 10-to-1, the school offers students a highly-personalized education.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person on-campus tours are suspended. For future reference, the university welcomes groups of 10 to 50 students to schedule a tour by filling out their request form or by calling admissions at 617-353-2300 . Group tours are conducted by a current BU student and are available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Schedule your visit at least three weeks in advance to ensure availability.

Your bus driver can drop students off outside the visitor’s center at 233 Bay State Road. Though the university doesn’t have guest bus parking on campus, your driver can park off-campus and meet you back at the visitor center at the end of the tour.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge to learn about its prestigious academic programs, admissions process, and campus life. Students who are interested in science, engineering, and research will especially benefit from visiting their campus.

On-campus tours are suspended due to the global pandemic, but you can plan and schedule a self-guided tour for your group. For future reference, when you book a visit, your students will receive a 75-minute tour which includes the Stratton Student Center, Zesiger Athletic Center, and Kresge Auditorium.

MIT will waive the tour fees it’s booked by a teacher or school counselor. There are specific times of the year when campus visits can not be accommodated, so read their guidelines carefully before requesting a date.

At 84 Massachusetts Avenue, your driver can safely let students off the bus. When you partner with a company like GOGO Charters , you won’t have to worry about finding parking. We’ll ensure that your driver knows where to park so that you can focus on your upcoming trip.

Harvard University

Harvard is one of the top Ivy League schools in the country and typically has tours available for groups from 15 to 100 participants. However, due to the global pandemic, all public and private campus tours are suspended.

For future reference, you can schedule a tour in advance through the Harvard University Visitor Center. Once you arrive in Cambridge, ask your driver to drop students off at Mt. Auburn Street between Holyoke Street and Plympton Street. Tours begin at the Harvard Information Center and are led by current students.

Your guide will use their personal experience at Harvard to teach students what to expect. They’ll also be available to answer questions about housing, admissions, financial aid, extracurricular activities, and more.

Northeastern University

Students who attend Northeastern University have a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences. Over 90% of undergraduates complete co-op programs during their four years at the university.

High school and college transfer students can book group tours through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Request a tour at least two weeks in advance, and contact the school if your group has over 40 participants.

The tour begins at the Visitor’s Center at 40 Leon Street, and your driver can drop students off on Forsyth Street near Ruggles Station.

Boston College

Groups of 10 or more participants can tour Boston College’s campus to see its beautiful Gothic architecture and learn more about the school. Schedule your tour two weeks ahead of time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The Eagle Eye Campus Visit, which lasts two hours, includes an information session and campus tour. A current student will show participants around the school and answer any questions they may have.

The school’s staff suggests that buses unload on their lower campus, which is a short walk from their office at 140 Commonwealth Avenue. Your driver may park at Boston College’s Newton campus a mile away and return for pickup after the tour.

No matter the size of your student group , we can easily accommodate you with a modern, reliable coach. Schedule your bus transportation today by calling our reservation specialists at 1-855-826-6770 .

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Freedom Trail Map and Self Guided Tour

The Freedom Trail at the center of historic Boston is a red brick path through the city leading visitors to many of the city's historic sites.

This self-guided tour and map will cover the entire 2.5 miles (4 km) and 16 Freedom Trail stops.  

• Where does the Freedom Trail Start?
• Map and Self-Guided Tour
• Guided Tours
• 30-Minute Video Tour

Where Does the Freedom Trail Start?

The Freedom Trail starts at Boston Common, America's oldest public park. The trail begins just outside of the Boston Common Visitor Center ( map ).

The visitor center and the Freedom Trail are both free of charge.

The Green or Red Line will take you to  Park Street Station  ( map ) ,  which is the closest station to the start of the Freedom Trail in Boston Commons.

The  State Street Station  on the Blue and Orange lines is literally on the Freedom Trail! It is 5 minutes from the start of the trail.  

One of the Station entrances and exits is on the ground floor of the  Old State House .

Another one on Washington St. at the Old South Meeting House, and one on Congress St. at New Sudbury St. which is down the street from the Old State House.

The Freedom Trail ends at the U.S.S. Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. You can walk or take the  Charlestown Water Shuttle  to get back to downtown Boston.

There are parking garages located on the Freedom Trail map.

There is an underground parking garage beneath the Boston Common on Charles Street and one garage at the Charlestown Navy Yard near the USS  Constitution.

How Long Does It Take to Walk the Freedom Trail?

The Freedom Trail is 2.5 miles (4 km) long and walking it will likely take you an entire day at least.  

Plan on it taking longer if you have children or want to spend more than a little time at any of the sites.

Are There Restrooms on the Freedom Trail?

Not officially! But we've made a post of insider tips on  where to go when you gotta go !

Map of The Freedom Trail

This is a very historical map and tour and will cover some of the many sites and characters which/who were important in the founded our great nation. 

Some of the characters we will meet are John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and Peter Faneuil.  

You can also take this tour as a GPS-enabled Audio Tour . Listen to a sample of our Freedom Trail Tour  (the Old South Meeting House)

If you're taking our self-guided tour, let us know and tag us on social media @freetoursbyfoot

Click here for a fully interactive map .

Stop A - The Boston Common

The oldest public park in the United States (1634) outside the Park St. Subway Station, the first subway in the United States (1897).   

The Boston Common was used from 1634 to 1830 as a common space for the grazing of cattle and continues to be an active spot for visitors and locals to meet, relax and enjoy a day in the park.  

Be sure to stop by the Boston Common Visitor Center and pick up some information about visiting Boston.

Stop B -  Massachusetts State House

Follow the Trail up to the Massachusetts State House (1798), which is the oldest continually running state capital building in America.  

The dome is gilded in 23k gold and was originally made of wood.  

The golden dome was covered in copper by Paul Revere in 1802 and was gilded on our nation’s 100 birthday in 1876.  

During weekdays the State House offers free guided tours of the inside of the State House. 

Tours run every 30 minutes past the hour on weekdays, Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

For reservations for the free guided tour call:   617-727-3676.

Stop C -  Robert Gould Shaw Memorial

Walk back across the street and you will be at the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial which shows Gould-Shaw and his men of the 54th regiment of the Union Army.   

The 54th Regiment is the first all-volunteer African American unit in the US Army which was formed in 1863 during the American Civil War.  

The 1989 film Glory tells the story of the 54th regiment and stars Matthew Broderick as Col. Robert Gould Shaw.  

The Robert Gould Shaw Memorial is a stop on the Black Heritage Trail which runs through our Beacon Hill Neighborhood.   

Free tours of the Black Heritage Trail are conducted by the US Parks Department.

For more information on tours of the Black Heritage Trail:   www.nps.gov/boaf

Stop D - The Park Street Church

Follow the trail back into the Boston Common to the starting point take a left down Tremont St. (follow the brick line) and cross Park St.  

This church was the site of  the first Sunday school in the United States in 1818;  the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison made his first anti-slavery speech on this church’s pulpit in 1829; and the church choir sang for the first time ever in public on July 4th, 1831, the song “My Country Tis of Thee.”

Stop E -  Granary Burial Ground

The next spot on the Trail sits just on the other side of the Park St. Church is the Granary Burial Ground.

Here is where three signers of the American Declaration of Independence rest as well as Paul Revere, Mary Goose (credited with being Mother Goose), and the parents and siblings of Benjamin Franklin.  

Read and download our  self-guided tour of the Granary Burial Ground for a self-guided tour of this spot.

Stop F -  King’s Chapel

Follow the Trail to the corner of Tremont and School Street and you will see King’s Chapel.

This stone church was built around the original wooden church which was built in 1688 and then the wood from the church was carefully disassembled and the wood and glass were shipped to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and rebuilt to construct St. John's Anglican Church.  

King’s Chapel is free and open to the public for self-guided tours (there is a donation box at the entrance) and is worth going inside.  

Although the church looks a bit plain on the outside, inside it is ornate and you can grab a self-guided tour information pamphlet at the entrance of the church to help guide you through this wonderful stop.

There is also a burial ground here where you could find the frame of Mary Chilton, the first woman to step foot off the Mayflower.

Stop G -  Boston Latin School

Follow Trail down School St. and next to King’s Chapel you will see the monument for the Boston Latin School, the oldest school in America (1635) and still in operation today.  

The school’s current location is near Fenway Park. The monument for the school is in the design of a hopscotch game.  

Some of its famous students include Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Sam Adams, and John Adams just to name a few.  

There is a Benjamin Franklin Statue on the grounds.

Stop H -  Old City Hall

Where the Boston Latin School once stood is now the site of Old City Hall (1865).  

For 104 years Boston’s mayors held court here until they move into City Hall’s Current location (across from Faneuil Hall), New City Hall (1969).  

Stop I -  Old South Meeting House

Follow the Freedom Trail to Washington St. and you will come to the Old South Meeting House (1729).

This church is where the Sons of Liberty departed from a meeting on Dec. 16, 1773, and dumped 242 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.  The famous Boston Tea Party.

The clock tower was restored in 2009 and is the oldest American-made clock in the US which is still in operation (1766) in its original location. 

The bell tower houses a bell cast by Paul Revere in 1801. It is one of only 46 surviving bells he made.

The bell resided at several locations around Boston and was placed at the Old South Meeting House Bell Tower in 2011.

The Old South Meeting House is open to visitors daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm April 1st to October 31st and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from Nov. 1st to March 31st.  

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, students, and $1 for children 5-17 years old, and free for children under 5 years old.    

For more information on visiting the Old South Meeting House: www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org .

Stop J -  The Old Corner Bookstore

On the Corner of Washington and School Street is one of Boston’s oldest brick structures (1712) and was the site of the Old Corner Bookstore.  

The bookstore was made famous for meetings on the second floor by the likes of Nathanael Hawthorn, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Charles Dickens (who lived in Boston for two years) would meet and discuss poetry, politics, and literature.  

It is now the site of Chipotle.  

Stop K -  Old State House

Continue down Washington Street and you will be at the Old State House (1713).  

This was the center of civic life in Colonial Boston and was where folks like Sam Adams and James Otis would argue against the policies of the British Crown.  

On the front of the building is a balcony where, in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time and cause a mini-riot during which the Lion and Unicorn which sit on top of the Old State House were ripped down and burnt in a bomb fire.  

The gilded Lion and Unicorn were put back up on the Old State House in 1883 when the building was refurbished. 

Every July 4th at 10:00 am the Declaration of Independence is read from that balcony.  

The Lion and Unicorn, however, is not torn down.

Open daily every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.  

It closes at 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 

They also raised their admission price to $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors, and kids from 6 to 18 are free. Veterans and Massachusetts Teachers are free.

For more information on visiting the Old State House: www.bostonhistory.org/

Stop L -  Boston Massacre Site

On the walkway in front of the Old State House is the monument for the five victims killed on March 5, 1770, during the Boston Massacre which took place in the middle of what is now called State Street (formerly known as King Street).  

In the center of the monument is a five-pointed star signifying the 5 deaths enclosed by six cobblestones, signifying the six wounded that night, and stretching from the center are 13 cobblestone spokes representing the original 13 colonies.

Stop M -  Faneuil Hall

Follow the Trail to “the Cradle of Liberty” Faneuil Hall (1742).

This building which was given to the city of Boston by rich merchant Peter Faneuil is famous for the meetings and protests that led to the American Revolution.

Notice the grasshopper on top of the building? 

The grasshopper (his name is Gus) was copied from the grasshopper on the London Royal Exchange Building (which Peter Faneuil model his building after) and was chosen as a sign of prosperity.  

There is a statue of Samuel Adams on the western side of Faneuil Hall.  

Read our post on the top things to see and do here .

The National Park Service Rangers present historical talks every 1/2 hour from 9:30 am- 4:30 pm.

Stop N - Paul Revere House

Follow the Freedom Trail down Union St. (notice the Union Oyster House the oldest restaurant in the United States) and down Hanover St. into our Northend/Little Italy Neighborhood.  

The trail winds down Richmond Street to North Square.  

In North Square sits the oldest structure in Boston, the Paul Revere House (1680). Paul Revere lived for 30 years from 1770 to 1800.  

The Paul Revere House is now a museum that you can visit, where you can learn about the man and his famous ride to signal to the patriots that the redcoats were coming.

The Paul Revere House Museum is open daily from April 15 - October 31 - from 9:30 am to 5:15 pm November 1 - April 14 - 9:30 am to 4:15 pm Closed on Mondays in January, February, and March.  

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.    

The admission is $5 for adults, $4.50 for college students and seniors, and $1 for kids 5 to 17 years old.

For more information on the Paul Revere House Museum:   www.paulreverehouse.org/

Stop O -  Paul Revere Statue

Follow the Trail to the Paul Revere Prado and you will be at one of the most photographed statues in Boston, the Paul Revere Statue which sits in the shadow of the church which made him famous, The Old North Church.  

The statue was designed by Cyrus Edwin Dallin in 1883 and he spent 16 years working on it (1899). The statue was not displayed until 1940. 

Cyrus Edwin Dallin created 260 works over his life and a few of his most famous sculptures are of the Angle Moroni which sits on top of the Salt Lake City Temple in Utah, and also the Appeal To The Great Spirits Sculpture in front of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Dallin died in 1944.

If you go by this statue when one of Boston’s sports teams is in a championship series/game, Paul will be donning a shirt of the team playing for the trophy.  

Stop P -  Old North Church

Walk across the Paul Revere Prado and to the Old North Church (1723), the oldest church building in Boston.  

The church is free to enter and there are guides inside the church who will give you a quick overview of Paul’s Midnight Ride the night of April 18, 1775, which resulted in the battle that started the American Revolution.  

As of Jan, 2024, there will be an admission charge to enter ($8 for adults, $6 for students, military and seniors, and $4 for children under 12)

Stop Q - Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

After you leave the Old North Church, follow the Trail up Hull St. to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground (1659).

It's one of Boston's most important cemeteries and the final resting place of many early Bostonians, including the Puritan Ministers Cotton Mather and his father Increase Mather; Shem Drowne, who made the grasshopper weather-vain on top of Faneuil Hall as well as the banner weather-vain on top of the Old North Church; Robert Newman who hang the lanterns the in the steeple of the Old North the night of Paul Revere’s ride and Prince Hall, the first African American Mason and found of the Prince Hall Masons.

Stop R -  USS Constitution

The Freedom Trail continues down Hull St. to Commercial St. and travels to the next stop the USS Constitution (1797) which is the oldest warship in the US Navy.  

Built to protect American Merchant Ships from pirates off the coast of North Africa, it was made famous during the War of 1812 where it never lost a battle.

It earned the name “Old Ironsides” because the ship was so strong (it is made out of wood) that the cannonballs from British ships would bounce harmlessly off its sides.

The USS Constitution is currently in dry dock but can still be viewed at the location.  

It is open to the public for free guided tours, but tours are now limited due to the construction. For information on touring the ship, read our post .  

Also at the site of the USS Constitution is the USS Constitution Museum .

The Museum is open to the public and provides guests with wonderful tidbits about the ship’s history and what life was like aboard the ship.  

The Museum is open daily from Nov 1st to March 31st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and from April 1st to Oct. 31st from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Admission is a suggested donation. For individuals and families the recommended donation of $5-$10 for adults, $3-$5 for children, and $20-$25 for families, are suggested donations and any amount is welcome.  

Groups of 10 or more people are required to make an advance reservation to visit the Museum.

Stop S -  Bunker Hill Monument

Follow the Freedom Trail to the final destination and you will be at the Bunker Hill Monument.

The monument was dedicated on June 17th, 1843, 68 years after the famous battle took place.  

The statesman Daniel Webster was the keynote speaker that day.  

The 221-foot monument took 16 years to construct and commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill and has 294 steps.   If you are feeling energetic you can climb the monument.  

The Bunker Hill Museum at 43 Monument Sq. is located at the base of the Hill and is a great little museum.

It is free and has excellent exhibits that will give you a great sense of the battle that took place.  

For more information about how to visit (and climb!) the monument and museum, read our post, Visiting the Bunker Hill Monument & Museum .

This concludes your walking tour of the Freedom Trail.

Guided Tours of the Freedom Trail

We offer a guided tour of the area both on and off the Freedom Trail in our 2-hour tour walking tour.

We also have a self-guided tour of North End/Little Italy that includes some stops on the second half of the Freedom Trail.

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Hop On-Off Bus Tours

Many of the city's buses (and ducks!) drive through the Freedom Trail map area. The Boston Tourists Passes  offer the option to use hop-on- off buses .

FREEDOM TRAIL AUDIO TOUR

Listen to a sample of our Freedom Trail Tour .

Here is how it works:

• Purchase an audio tour from our Booking Page .
• You'll receive a confirmation email with a .pdf, Google Map link, and audio tour.
• Enjoy the tour(s).

We also offer the following audio tours:

• Beacon Hill
• Harvard University and Cambridge

Where to Eat Near the Freedom Trail

• The Prime Shoppe (inside Quincy Market)
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop
• Sam Lagrassa's
• Luke Lobster at 290 Washington St. ( https://www.lukeslobster.com )
• Boston Public Market ( Wed-Sun  8-8) https://bostonpublicm
• Daily Catch (323 Hanover St.) thedailycatch.com/restaurants/north-end
• Union Oyster House 41 Union St  unionoysterhouse.com
• Black Rose (Quincy Market) 160 state Street https://www.blackroseboston.com/
• Pagliuca's (14 Parmenter St)  www.pagliucasrestaurant.com/portal
• Warren Tavern (2 Pleasant St. Charlestown) https://www.warrentavern.com

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Officially, there are no Freedom Trail bathrooms outside the Visitor Centers. So where do you go when you gotta go?

We've created a handy guide to free (or close) and clean (or close) public bathrooms on the Freedom Trail.

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• 139 Tremont St
• 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday
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• 75 State Street
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• 1 City Hall Plaza
• Pay Toilet $.25 per use
• As of Jan, 2024, there will be an admission charge to enter ($8 for adults, $4 for children under 12)
• Langone Field (35 Commercial Street)
• 9 am-6 pm Daily

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Campus Visits: Boston Colleges & Universities

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Boston, home to over 100 colleges and universities, has earned its reputation as the best “college town” in the U.S. With so many schools in close proximity, it’s easy to compare colleges that represent a wide range of selectivity, campus settings, and sizes. In many ways, it’s the perfect place to begin your college search!

To make the most of your trip to Massachusetts, we suggest taking a realistic approach: if you’re short on time, focus on schools that are in range (where your scores and grades are similar to those of admitted students). See, for instance, the Accepted Student Profile for Tufts University and Boston College to better gauge how your data points compare to their freshmen classes.

BOSTON-AREA CAMPUS VISITS : SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1: cambridge campus visits.

When you visit, begin your day at Tufts University where you can attend a 70-minute campus tour led by current students (don’t forget to pre-register!). Stroll past the “The Daily Cannon,” a replica of the U.S.S. Constitution cannon that’s painted over on a nightly basis with colorful announcements and messages. As a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Tufts offers a comprehensive liberal arts education and 150+ majors and minors. It also boasts a particularly strong reputation for its internationalism. The average class size at Tufts is 20 and the student-faculty ratio of 9:1 ensures an intimate and individualized learning experience. The academic quad, home to many of the academic buildings on campus, is often filled with students playing frisbee or studying in small groups. Before you go, read more about Tufts admissions statistics .

In the afternoon, head over to the Harvard College Admissions Visitor Center in Cambridge, MA for your campus tour. Be sure to ask about Harvard’s unique residential system, which consists of 12 Houses, or residential undergraduate communities. Your tour guide can also shed light on the many interdisciplinary concentrations for undergraduates—there are more that 3,700 courses in 50 undergraduate fields of study available! To continue exploring campus on your own, download the Visit Harvard mobile app and take a self-guided historical walking tour. Be sure to check out our summary of Harvard’s admissions data over the years.

Both schools are easily accessible on the T, Boston’s subway system, and provide a useful contrast between a smaller liberal arts college and large research university. In between campus visits, you can grab coffee at the popular Tatte Bakery & Café, browse for a new book at the Harvard Coop, or watch rowers practice on the Charles River. At the end of a busy day, debrief over dinner in bustling Harvard Square. Don’t forget to take notes!

Note: Future engineers and physicists might prefer to use this day to tour MIT . 

Day 2: Boston Campus Visits

If you’re interested in a more urban campus, Day 2 is for you! BU and Northeastern are located less than 5 miles apart in the heart of the city, near Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. 

Boston University hosts in-person tours and information sessions where you can experience campus and meet current students. According to Forbes, BU is ranked #7 for international students, with 150 countries represented on campus. It is also known for its seasonal events and school spirit—as a BU student you can watch the ice hockey team compete in the Beanpot Tournament, attend the annual Lobster Night in the dining hall, and cheer for runners in the Boston Marathon (or run it yourself!) alongside your classmates. Read more about BU admissions here .

Northeastern University is best known for its emphasis on experiential learning and signature co-op program. Through this curriculum, students are able to alternate semesters of academic study with full-time work to gain valuable real-world experience. On campus, Northeastern students are active in more than 400 student clubs and often pursue multiple academic interests at once through the many Combined Majors available. Register for an in-person information session led by admissions staff and attend a tour of the Boston campus with a current student Husky Ambassador.

Are the Red Sox in town? After your campus visits, walk to Fenway Park in Kenmore Square to root for the home team. Or, if you need a more low-key activity after a busy day, plan a visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the site of a famous art heist, to contemplate works by Rembrandt, Titian, and John Singer Sargent.

Day 3: Chestnut Hill Campus Visits

Boston College , a private Jesuit school, is located in scenic Chestnut Hill. In addition to its lively football and hockey fans, BC is also known for its meaningful traditions like the First Flight Procession, a lantern-lit journey for freshmen that mirrors the path students will follow on graduation day and ends with a blessing. While you visit campus, be sure to ask your tour guide about the rigorous core curriculum and check out the newest facility to open on campus: the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society . BC received almost 40,000 applications for the Class of 2025 and is bound to break records yet again this year. Read more here: Boston College Acceptance Rates & Statistics .

Depending on your time, interests and school range, we suggest amending the itinerary above by adding (or replacing) campus visits to  Emerson College, Babson College, MIT, and Brandeis College . Female-identifying applicants might want to add a trip to Wellesley College , a noted women’s college in the Boston suburbs.

Days 4-6: Bonus Campus Visits

If you’re able to plan a longer trip to Massachusetts, rent a car and drive down Route 2 to Western Mass! On your scenic road trip to see top-ranked liberal arts colleges like Amherst and Williams, you’ll drive past Clark University and Holy Cross in Worcester. Other schools in the Pioneer Valley include UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, Smith, and Mount Holyoke. While you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss top-notch cultural institutions like the Clark Art Museum and MASS MoCA.

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Explore the spaces we’ve designed to take you from where you are to where you want to be. Join us in Boston year-round for a tour through campus with a current student or on your own, or explore Berklee facilities virtually from any location.

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Register to join a student-led walking tour featuring our urban campus in Boston, including facilities for Berklee College of Music. A campus tour usually takes 60–90 minutes and includes an information session where you can ask questions.

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To schedule your campus tour, view the tour calendar and register online. We highly recommend reservations as we can only accept walk-ins if the tour is not at maximum capacity. 

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Plan Your Visit

Berklee College of Music's Boston campus tours are generally offered on weekdays (Monday–Friday) between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET. Exact tour times may vary.  View the event portal  to register and for the most up-to-date information.  Please note that times and dates are removed from the calendar once we have reached capacity.

Campus tours are not offered on weekends or holidays, or during semester breaks.  Due to our very demanding public tour schedule, we are unable to accommodate group tours at this time.  Use the schedule below as a guideline to learn when to register for your visit. The exact dates are subject to change. 

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Best times to visit.

There's almost always something special going on at Berklee: visiting artist clinics, well-known alumni stopping by to give a concert, or a series of student performances. It’s also best to visit when classes are in session so you can get a feel for the full Berklee experience. Check out the events calendar and our academic calendar to see what’s going on when you’re planning to visit.

Public Tours

We do not offer tours for the general public. All of our campus tours are only for prospective students and their families. If you would like to learn more about Berklee and its history, you can explore  our website .

Inclement Weather

Boston has a diverse climate, and tours run in all types of weather conditions. Though tours are rarely canceled due to weather conditions, we will communicate any changes to you in the event of inclement weather.

Virtual Boston Campus Tour

Join Caroline Vermillion B.M. ’19 for a virtual 360-degree tour to experience the breadth of Berklee College of Music’s campus in Boston at your fingertips. In less than five minutes, you’ll see recording studios, practice facilities, residence halls, performance venues, classrooms, dining halls, and more. Access the full view by moving your mobile device, dragging the picture on your desktop, or moving your head while wearing virtual reality (VR) goggles.

Self-Guided Campus Tour: Explore the Boston Campus on Your Own

For help navigating Berklee’s campus in Boston, we encourage downloading our campus tours app, which features self-guided tours for both Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students. Choose from three student-narrated tours to visit spaces across the campus and see where students live, learn, and work in English or Spanish.

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* Please note: Visitors following the self-guided campus tour are not allowed inside Berklee buildings. If you would like to visit the inside of select Berklee buildings, please register for a Boston campus tour with Admissions.

Visit our  Admission Events page to find more events for prospective students. Questions? Contact us at  [email protected]  or +1  617-747-2300 .  For issues related to booking, rescheduling, or canceling a campus tour, please contact us at [email protected] .

Visiting Boston Area Colleges

Even with an abundance of online college information, nothing beats a personal visit. During a campus visit, you can personally experience the details that make a college special and gauge if it might be a good fit for you. It can also be very helpful when trying to decide between different colleges. Even better, college visits can actually increase your chances of being accepted. For example, Tufts University includes in their acceptance criteria whether an applicant has actually visited the school or just dropped an application.

To get the most benefit from a visit, make sure you do thorough college research online and build a list of potential colleges you are considering. From that list, you can then come up with a visiting plan.

The Best Times to Visit Boston Area Colleges

Visiting during summer vacation before the senior year is popular because it does not interfere with school and can be combined with summer vacation travel. Since many colleges start in mid-August, you may want to visit during that time so you can see the school in action. Visiting earlier in the summer can work too, but of course there will be fewer or no students present.

Fall is a great time to visit Boston colleges. Not only is the weather amazing, but the fall colors make each college shine. You will also find that the energy on campus is at its best. 

Many college advisors recommend visiting in the spring during your junior year. This is a good strategy if you plan to apply for an early decision in the fall.  Of course, it requires your college research to be done early.

The Best Days to Visit Boston Area Colleges

Each college has its own schedule for visiting, and some are open seven days a week, others only a few days a week. Generally, weekends are not a good time to visit, as colleges operate on a weekend schedule. Many Boston colleges offer Monday through Friday for visits, but sometimes Friday is not the best day to visit as students get ready for the weekend. Make sure you don’t visit during holidays or special exam days. Checking with colleges is best before you plan a visit. 

Visiting multiple colleges

Visiting multiple colleges on the same trip is a great idea. Grouping them by general location will make that easier. In the table below, you will see the general location of each school.

Metro Center: This indicates that you can reach it via the subway (called the T).

Metro North, West, and South: best visited by car, Uber, or, in some cases, commuter rail.

Other Visiting Considerations 

The following are typical visiting options offered by Boston colleges:. 

Visiting Options for Boston Area Colleges

The list below shows visiting options available from Boston Area colleges. Please check the details before you plan to visit.

Colleges by Major

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To learn more about what life is like at BU Law, we invite you to visit the school. Please review the below opportunities to interact with the BU Law community, both virtually and in person.

We have compiled a variety of resources that will help you get a sense of our facilities, the campus, and the City of Boston. Take a virtual tour of the law complex , view resources about living in Boston  as a law student, explore the neighborhoods that our students call home, and see the law school’s central location on BU’s campus .

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During the academic year, and on occasional dates in the summer, we offer guided tours of the law school led by current JD students.

Between mid-May and the end of August, guided tours will be led by a BU Law admissions officer.

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When we do not have a scheduled tour, we encourage you to visit the JD Admissions Office during regular business hours to pick up a self-guided tour packet.

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Please visit our Recruitment Calendar page here to see if we will be in an area near you.

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If you are interested in speaking with an admissions counselor, please email [email protected] to schedule a meeting in advance. These informational meetings are not evaluative interviews and generally last up to twenty minutes.

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If you would like an individual meeting with an LLM admissions representative, please contact Graduate Admissions at [email protected] or 617-353-5323. We’ll be happy to schedule an appointment for you to meet with us. For more information on the LLM application process, please review the Graduate Programs admissions page .

Weather Cancellation Information

In case of inclement weather, please check the BU homepage for any closings or delays. Tours will not take place when the University is closed. BU Law Admissions is not responsible for changes or cancellations to this schedule.

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Whether you’re a prospective student or just visiting the Boston area, we invite you to explore our dynamic campus and experience firsthand how MIT is making a better world .

MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston, in the vibrant innovation district of Kendall Square . Founded in 1865, MIT established a new kind of independent educational institution relevant to an increasingly industrialized America. Since then, the Institute has built a robust tradition of solving problems in the public interest at the intersection of technology and humanity.

Welcome Center

The MIT Welcome Center is open at 292 Main Street in Kendall Square , conveniently located next to the Kendall/MIT MBTA subway station. Stop by to get guidance about visiting MIT and pick up a campus map  (and to use the restroom, fill your water bottle, or access free Wi-Fi and power outlets). The adjacent green space is also a great place to have lunch or take a break. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding MIT holidays  and Institute closures. 

The MIT Welcome Center is a gift of Tina and Hamid (SB 1977, SM 1978) Moghadam.

Campus Tours & Information Sessions

The Undergraduate Admissions office hosts virtual and in-person information sessions for prospective students. Visit mitadmissions.org/visit to register. Please note: We are unable to accommodate walk-in guests for information sessions, so please make sure to register in advance.

Prospective graduate students usually arrange visits through individual departments, though the  MIT Sloan School of Management  and select departments within the School of Engineering offer tours.

Other resources

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Getting Here & Getting Around

A great place to start your visit is at the MIT Welcome Center, located at 292 Main Street, Cambridge . Parking can be tough here! We recommend public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft) to campus.

Via public transportation

Boston’s public transportation system is the MBTA , known as “the T.”

Subway : From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes and is free. 

Bus : The 64, 68, and 85 lines stop near the MIT Welcome Center. The #1 bus  stops on Massachusetts Avenue, about a 15-minute walk from the Welcome Center.

Shuttle : The EZ Ride shuttle runs to and from Boston’s North Station, with stops at Kendall Square and around MIT’s campus (Note: EZRide is not operated by the MBTA; fare is $2 cash per trip).

From Logan Airport

Taxi or rideshare : Taxi fare from the airport is about $35–$40, and a rideshare service can range from about $20–$35. During non-rush hour, the ride will take about 15 minutes; during rush hour, it may take 30 minutes or more.

Subway : From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). The ride should take about 30 minutes.

• South Station, Boston , is the closest train station. South Station is served by the MBTA Red Line, which connects to MIT at the MIT/Kendall stop.
• Bluebikes is the Boston area’s public bike share program. There are several stations around campus for renting or returning a bike. Visitors may purchase an Adventure Pass , which is valid for 24 hours.

Parking in Cambridge and Boston can be expensive and hard to find. Whenever possible, park where you’re staying and use public transportation or a taxi/rideshare service. If you must drive to the campus, on- and off-street parking is available for a fee, but most public parking is not very close to the center of campus. More parking information is available from Parkopedia .

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While You’re Here

From art and architecture to history and culture, there is plenty to see and do, both on campus and in the greater Boston area. Explore the MIT Events Calendar to see what's happening on campus. Many events are open to the public.

Visitors are welcome in many campus buildings and our outdoor spaces. See the visitors policy  for details.

On the MIT campus

• Stop by  Killian Court , the leafy oasis where we hold each year’s Commencement, and gaze up at the Great Dome. (At 8,800 square feet, it’s larger than the domes of St. Paul’s in London and the U.S. Capitol Building. And it was the site of some historic hacks.)

Take in the galleries and exhibits at the  MIT Museum —where art, science, and technology intersect—at its new Kendall Square location.

Explore public art on campus , including works by Picasso, Calder, and other major artists.

Visit the List Visual Arts Center , MIT’s contemporary arts museum.

Witness the work being done at the cutting edge of cancer research at the Koch Institute Public Galleries .

See a display of hacks on the Charles M. Vest Student Street in the Stata Center .

Shop at the MIT Coop for MIT-branded apparel and other souvenirs.

Stop by  MIT Recreation for some movement during your visit. Guest passes are available.

Around Cambridge and Boston

Trace the footsteps of Boston’s founders and revolutionaries on the Freedom Trail .

Quack your way through a duck tour .

Take a short scenic cruise to the Boston Harbor Islands . 

Tour  Fenway Park , home of the Boston Red Sox.

Learn about the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy at his namesake library.

Experience the exceptional collection of one of the oldest art institutions in the nation, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts , or get some hands-on learning at the Museum of Science .

Climb to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument for a panoramic view of Boston.

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Plan Your Tufts Visit

Tufts encourages all faculty, staff, students, vendors, affiliates, and visitors to remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. Following  CDC vaccination guidance  is the best defense against illness and will help keep everyone on our campuses healthy.

To learn more about Tufts University’s COVID-19 policies, visit the Healthy @ Tufts website.

Select a Date

Visit the medford/somerville campus, visit the fenway campus (smfa at tufts), visit us virtually, visits for school groups and cbos, special accommodations.

View our Campus Visit Calendar to select the date of your visit to our Medford/Somerville campus. Registration is required. Walk-in visitors will be instructed to sign up for a self-guided tour. 

Please note that if a date is marked as "unavailable," campus visits are either not offered on those days, or they are filled to maximum capacity. Events do not have waitlists and walk-in visitors without a scheduled appointment will only be able to do a self-guided audio tour, recorded by current students. You do not need to pre-register for a self-guided tour, you can just come to our Visitor’s Center on the 7th Floor of Dowling Hall.

Visit the Medford/Somerville Campus 

Our Medford/Somerville campus, home to the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering, is located just five miles northwest of Boston and may be easily reached by car or public transportation.

Campus visits consist of a 45-minute information session directly followed by a 70-minute campus tour.

Our campus tours require navigation of hills and stairs, so please contact us ahead of time if anyone in your party has difficulty with mobility. Campus tours will be held outdoors and are not permitted to enter campus buildings. We encourage guests to check the weather and dress appropriately.

Our regular hours of operation are 8:30am – 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday

Check-in: Visits to the Medford/Somerville campus are hosted in Dowling Hall. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to check-in and register.

Parking: Visitors to the Medford/Somerville campus should park in the Dowling Hall Garage. The entrance is located at 419 Boston Ave. After parking, visitors should ride the elevator to the 7th floor, take a right when exiting the elevator, and check in at the main lobby desk. For further instructions on parking and directions, click here . If visiting outside of our regular hours of operation, you must follow University guidelines for parking. You can access up-to-date parking location and payment information for our campuses here. 

Self-Guided Tour: If you are unable to visit when our office is open, please consider coming to campus for our self-guided audio tour . While on campus, please find a kiosk or purchase a permit at tufts.mpspark.com to avoid a parking citation.

Visit the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts (SMFA)

Our Fenway campus, home to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, is located on the Avenue of the Arts in downtown Boston. 

Registration for a campus visit at SMFA is required . We are unable to accommodate those who arrive on campus and do not have a scheduled appointment on our Fenway campus.  Please stop by the security desk upon arrival for directions to the Admissions office. We recommend arrival no earlier than 15 minutes before your program begins so that an Admissions staff member can be stationed at the front door to greet and check you in for your visit. 

Click here to see the full list of SMFA events , virtual and in-person, that you can register for and will help you get to know SMFA at Tufts.

Visit Us Virtually

We encourage you to browse our virtual visit page to explore virtual resources and utilize our Virtual Visit Calendar to register for a virtual event. We are offering virtual information sessions, virtual guided tours, and opportunities to chat with a current student.

In addition to our virtual experiences, we also have lots of online content available for students and families:

• Tufts Admissions Instagram
• Tufts Admissions YouTube
• Jumbo Magazine
• Jumbo Talk: Blogs by Tufts students
• Inside Admissions: Blogs by Admissions Counselors

Visiting Tufts with a School Group or CBO

We are excited to offer group sessions for high schools, college access organizations, and other organizations that serve high school students. Group sessions are limited to high school-aged students, and groups can submit a visit request  here.

If you work with middle school students and have questions about programming, please email [email protected]

Additional Information

Our campus is affectionately called "the Hill," but the hilly landscape means that the tours require navigation of steep inclines and stairs. If anyone in your party has difficulty with mobility, please include your needs in the registration form . We do have a wheelchair on-site should you need one. We are happy to work with you ahead of your visit to accommodate your needs; we may not be able to best accommodate you if not given proper notification.

You may call 617-627-3170 or e-mail us at [email protected] .

We strive to make your visit to Tufts University enjoyable.

Campus Closings

When our Medford/Somerville or Fenway campuses are closed due to severe weather or other emergencies, our tours and information sessions are canceled. You will find information about campus closings at  www.tufts.edu  or by calling the automated line at 617-627-4636.

Info sessions and campus tours

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We offer in-person information sessions and tours as well as online sessions. Register today to see if MIT might be right for you!

If you would like to bring a group of 6–50 people to campus, you are welcome to request a group tour .

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One of the best ways to know if Boston College is right for you is to schedule a visit to our campus. Located in the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, our main campus is just a short drive from downtown Boston and accessible by public transportation. All admission events are located there, including the Office of Undergraduate Admission, housed in Devlin Hall. We encourage you to register for an Eagle Eye Campus Visit so we may further assist you with your travel plans.

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Getting to Campus by Car

Despite our name, Boston College is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts. Our campus is approximately six miles west of downtown Boston. Therefore, it is important that you put the correct town and/or zip code when you are entering our address into GPS navigation or Google Maps.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is located in Devlin Hall on the Chestnut Hill campus.  If you plan to drive to campus, please use Google Maps to proceed to 2004 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 . This will take you to the front of Boston College's Commonwealth Avenue Garage, which will be on your right. Visitors may park on Floors 3 through 6.  Once parked, please take the elevator or stairs to the 7th floor rooftop and then walk to the back of the garage, taking a left to follow the sign to Devlin Hall.  Map the walk to the Admission Office .

From points north and south Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) to Exit 24. Proceed east on Route 30, also known as Commonwealth Avenue, and follow for about five miles to Boston College.

From points west Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Exit 127. At the first set of lights after the exit ramp, take a right onto Centre Street. Follow Centre Street to the fourth set of lights, and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1.5 miles to Boston College.

From downtown Boston Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Exit 127. Take a left over the bridge after passing the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Take the first right onto Centre Street. Follow Centre Street to the fourth set of lights, and turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Follow Commonwealth Avenue 1.5 miles to Boston College.

Parking on Campus and Directions to the Admission Office

Once on campus, visitors should park in the Commonwealth Avenue Garage (floors 3 through 6). Once parked, take the elevator to the 7th floor of the parking garage. Take a left off the top of floor of the garage onto Middle Campus. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be located across O’Neill Plaza in Devlin Hall. It is approximately a two-minute walk from the top floor of the parking garage.  Map the walk from the garage to the Admission Office .

Getting to Campus Using Public Transportation

The Massachusetts Bay Transit System (MBTA), called the T, is trolley system that travels above and below ground. The different lines of the T are color-coded. Boston College is located at the end of the "B" line branch of the T's Green Line. One-way fares are $2.75 and travel time from downtown Boston outbound to Boston College is approximately 45 minutes. Once you exit the T at Boston College, cross to the other side of the street (Commonwealth Avenue) and walk up the hill to the right to the Main Gate. Enter campus at Main Gate and walk down Linden Lane. Gasson Hall (the building with the tower) is located directly at the end of Linden Lane. Walk to the left of Gasson Hall and the Office of Undergraduate will be straight ahead in Devlin Hall.  Map it

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From Logan Airport Take the SL1 (silver line bus) to South Station. Take the Red Line of the T towards Alewife to Park Street. Take the "B" Boston College Line of the Green Line outbound to Boston College. Boston College will be the last stop on this line. Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

*Travel time will vary depending on time of day. A taxi/rideshare is generally the fastest way to get to campus.*

From South Station Take the Red Line of the T towards Alewife inbound to Park Street. Take the "B" Boston College Line of the Green Line outbound to Boston College. Boston College will be the last stop on this line. Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, approximately 6 miles west of downtown Boston. There are many accommodation options in the area and we have listed a variety of these options below. While our office does our best to keep this list current, we strongly recommend that visitors consult with each hotel regarding rates and discounts. We also suggest the use of mapping services, such as Google Maps, to get a better understanding of hotel locations.

Some of the hotels near Boston College will offer discounts to Boston College visitors. These rates may change throughout the year. We recommend asking about discounts when making your reservation.

Disclaimer: This webpage is meant to provide a service to our visitors. We make no claims about the quality of facilities or services at these or any other hotels.

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