PLAN
YOUR TRIP
Meet Up
It’s not just what you know; it’s
who you know. Rub elbows, trade
stories, and indulge your passion
for this amazing profession at
your industry’s gathering place,
where ideas are shared, careers
are built and real business gets
done. Whether you’re connecting
at Bright Ideas on the show floor,
attending educational sessions,
or meeting up with friends at a
local watering hole, the time you
spend at GROWS 2017 will widen
your circle, grow your career and
strengthen your business.
All work and no play? No way.
Socialize and explore the many events and
traditions that make Boston so special at this
time of year. Take in a performance like the
Boston Pops Holiday Concert or Boston Ballet’s
Nutcracker; window shop on Newbury Street
or at Faneuil Hall; enjoy a holiday lights stroll
through the Boston Common; or check out the
Celtics or Bruins in action at the TD Garden.
Boston’s waterfront is home to New England
GROWS. Dubbed the “newest, coolest, and
most vibrant part of the city” by The Boston
Globe, the waterfront is bursting with excellent
dining options.
There’s so much to do when you’re out and
about at GROWS. You’ll find great tips on what
to do at www.bostonseaport.xyz or contact us
and we’ll let you in on our top picks!
Public Transportation
Official Hotels
GROWS works closely with Boston’s waterfront
hotels to guarantee you a competitive room
rate at every price point. We appreciate your
support in booking within the official hotel
block.
To book your hotel, visit the “Plan Your Visit”
section at NewEnglandGROWS.org, or
contact our hotel partner onPeak by phone
at (866) 524-7462. (Please do not contact the
hotels directly).
● Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
$254. 00 /night
(connected to BCEC)
● Aloft
$233. 00 /night
(adjacent to BCEC)
New England GROWS encourages the use
of public transportation to the BCEC. Boston’s
South Station offers direct bus and subway
connections to the BCEC. ● Element
$233. 00 /night
(adjacent to BCEC)
Parking ● Seaport Hotel
$242. 00 /night
(easy walk to BCEC)
Parking at the BCEC is available at a number of
locations near and at the facility. Parking at the
BCEC starts at $18/day and valet service is
$30/day. Overnight parking is not permitted.
A great resource for parking options in and
around the BCEC is the Parkopedia app.
NOTE: Reservations cancelled within 72 hours
of arrival date may be charged a non-refundable
one-night stay, plus applicable taxes.
BCEC has it all!
Connection
● Complimentary Wi-Fi
Travel Lite
● Need to store your stuff? Check it at
coat check for $3.00 per item.
Printing
● If you need to make a copy or a sign:
Kinkos/Fedex is located at the BCEC.
Working up an appetite?
● There’s no need to leave the BCEC to
enjoy a good meal, grab a healthy snack
or drink. You’ll find various high-quality
food options for purchase.
Thirsty?
● GROWS is BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle.
Water is available on tap, so feel free to
bring your own refillable bottle.
The other thirsty?
● Wine and beer are sold at a number of
spots thr