2023 Travel and Discounts (ARCHIVE)
Conference Location
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Taxis
Uber/Lyft pick-up and drop-off locations can be found at Eastside Drive Cutout (across from Westin) and along D Street (see map).
The MCCA informs taxi drivers and taxicab companies serving the South Boston area prior to this event of the event dates and expected break times. The marquee sign in front of the BCEC will show a message at the break of the event saying “BCEC needs cabs” which can be seen throughout the Seaport District.
Public Transportation
The BCEC is easily accessible by Public Transportation. Below is the link to the MBTA Trip Planner, which will show you the most direct ways to get to the BCEC from your location. Additionally, the link to the MBTA Parking Options will show you which train, subway and bus stations have parking.
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Parking
SpotHero Parking Reservations
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the Massachusetts Conference for Women, visit the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
On-Site Parking
Parking at the BCEC is $25 for self-parking ($50 for oversized vehicles). Parking on-site is limited; if you plan to park on site, please plan to arrive early. If you are arriving after 8:00 am, you should plan to go directly to the off-site lots to save time.
Accessible parking spaces are located in the BCEC South Lot, closest to the building. The same general parking rates apply to the accessible parking spaces.
Valet parking is not available at this time.
Overflow Parking
In addition to the parking available at the BCEC, parking is also available at several private lots and garages throughout the South Boston Waterfront. Once the parking at the BCEC fills, attendees will be directed to off-site parking at the Channel Center Garage, as it is the closest to the BCEC, and typically has 400 spaces available for attendee use.
Attendees will be given directions at the BCEC to direct them through the South Parking lot and out to the Channel Center Garage. Once the south lot fills and attendees are directed to the Channel Garage, then will a shuttle will be provided to and from the BCEC.
Channel Center Garage: 116 West First Street, Boston, MA 02210. Approximately 400 spaces available. This garage is privately owned and operated; please see this parking website for details and rates
Nearby Parking Lots without Shuttle Service
Please note: the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority does not own or operate these lots and garages. Please contact the garage directly for information on rates & availability.
South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center (SBWTC): 406 Summer St. This garage is walking distance to the BCEC. After parking, please walk across the World Trade Center bridge directly to the BCEC main entrance on Summer Street. There will be directional signage out front for this garage.
Seaport Garage: 1 Seaport Lane, Boston MA, 02210. This lot is privately owned and operated.
390 Congress Street: 390 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. Open air lot. This lot is privately owned and operated.
391 Congress Street: 391 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. Open air lot. This lot is privately owned and operated.
Stilling Street Garage: 13 Stilling Street, Boston, MA 02210. This lot is privately owned and operated.
145 Northern Ave: 145 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02110. This lot is privately owned and operated.
25 Northern Ave: 25 Northern Ave, Boston, MA,02210 (use 233 Northern Ave for GPS directions). This lot is privately owned and operated.
Fan Pier Garage: One Marina Park Drive, South Boston, MA 02210. This lot is privately owned and operated.
Farnsworth Street Garage: 23 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210. This lot is privately owned and operated.
Marine Industrial Park Garage: 369 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210. This lot is privately owned and operated.
270 Northern Ave: This lot is privately owned and operated.
70 Sleeper St: This lot is privately owned and operated.
Watermark Seaport: 85 Seaport Blvd. This lot is privately owned and operated.
Park Lane Garage: One Park Ln. This lot is privately owned and operated.
100 Northern Ave Garage: This lot is privately owned and operated.
Hotel Accommodations
BOOK EARLY to secure these great rates!
Cut off is November 23rd, but blocks will fill quickly.
NOTE: When you stay at these properties, not only will you enjoy extra face time with fellow attendees — you’ll also be supporting the Conference. Please be sure to use the links below to book.
Westin
425 Summer St.
Boston
$219/night
Omni
450 Summer St.
Boston
$209/ night
Aloft
401-403 D St.
Boston
$189/ night
Element
391-395 D St.
Boston
$219/ night
Renaissance
606 Congress St.
Boston
$219/ night
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