Wakanday will take place on Saturday, October 15, at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. It is America’s oldest continuously running hotel, offering views of historic downtown, in walking distance of Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Financial District and much more.

For those who wish to stay at the hotel, we have arranged a special rate of $219/night with Omni for Wakanday attendees valid the Friday night preceding and the Saturday night of the conference.

Reserve Online or by phone: +1-888-444-OMNI (6664)

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Getting There

Boston’s Logan International Airport is a major airport with direct connections to Canada, Europe, Latin America and Africa, as well as the entire United States. Getting from the airport to the hotel is about a 15-20 minute drive via taxi.

More information about transportation options from BOS airport is available via Massport, which offers the “Getuthere” web app.

Boston is also a major destination for Amtrak trains, including the Acela Express high-speed service from Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is the largest city in New England, and the metropolitan area known as Greater Boston is the 10th largest population center in the United States. Founded in 1630 by English colonists, the city played a key role in the American Revolution and later became a major port and international hub for education and research.

Most tourist attractions are located within walking distance of the downtown area, and public transportation is widely available. Boston is also known as a sports town, with professional teams in baseball, basketball, ice hockey, football and soccer.

Weather

While famous for its “Nor’easter” storms, October is a beautiful time in Boston, renowned for its colorful fall foliage typical of New England.

* Average high is 63ºF/17ºC
* Average low is 46ºF/8ºC
* Average rainfall 3.8in/9.6mm
* Humidity 55%