Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wired Puppy ( www.wiredpuppy.com ; 250 Newbury St; 6:30am-7:30pm; ; Hynes) Free
wireless access and free computer use in case you don't have your own. This is also a
comfortable, cozy place to just come and drink coffee.
MEDIA
Boston Globe ( www.boston.com ) One of two major daily newspapers, the Globe publishes
an extensive Calendar section every Thursday and the daily Sidekick, both of which in-
clude entertainment options.
Improper Bostonian ( www.improper.com ) A sassy biweekly distributed free from side-
walk dispenser boxes.
MEDICAL SERVICES
CVS Pharmacy ( www.cvs.com ) Cambridge ( www.cvs.com ; 1426 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge;
24hr; Harvard) ; Back Bay ( 617-437-8414; 587 Boylston St; 24hr; Copley)
Massachusetts General Hospital ( 617-726-2000; www.massgeneral.org ; 55 Fruit St;
24hr; Charles/MGH) Arguably the city's biggest and best. It can often refer you to smaller
clinics and crisis hotlines.
POST
Main post office ( www.usps.com ; 25 Dorchester Ave;
6am-midnight; South Station) One
block southeast of South Station.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Cambridge Visitor Information Kiosk ( www.cambridge-usa.org ; Harvard Sq; 9am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 1-5pm Sat & Sun; Harvard) Detailed information on current Cambridge happenings
and self-guided walking tours.
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB; www.bostonusa.com ) Boston
Common ( 617-426-3115; 148 Tremont St, Boston Common; 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Sat & Sun; Park St) ; Prudential Center ( www.bostonusa.com ; 800 Boylston St, Prudential Center;
9am-6pm; Prudential)
WEBSITES
Boston Central ( www.bostoncentral.com ) A solid resource for families, with listings for
activities good for kids.
City of Boston ( www.cityofboston.gov ) Official website of Boston city government with
links to visitor services.
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