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The following provides you with specific directions to reach BSOT. Please allow extra time to find us, as the Boston area is famous for tricky streets, lack of street signs and unpredictable traffic patterns.

Parking:
Do not park on the street in areas designated for resident permit only. If you are visiting on a weekday, you may park in the Tufts parking garage at Dowling Hall (see directions below) Please notify us if you park in the parking garage so we can give you a token for free parking. If you are unable to walk from Dowling Hall to BSOT (5-10 mins.), please contact us so we can arrange for a pass for you to park in closer proximity to our building. (617-627-5720) Please note special directions for parking if you are visiting on a weekend, when the Dowling Hall parking garage is closed.

From the southwest, west or northwest via Routes 2, 3, 9, I-95, or the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90):
The easiest approach to the campus is to turn from any of these routes on to the circumferential Route 128 (I-95) and proceed to its intersection with Rte. 2 (Exit 29A). Proceed east on Rte. 2 to the junction of Routes 2 and 16 and turn onto Route 16 east, Alewife Brook Parkway. Follow Rte. 16 through two full traffic lights. Take the next right, a sharp turn, onto Powderhouse Boulevard. Take the third left onto Packard Avenue, which leads onto the campus. Follow signs to the parking garage at Dowling Hall.
**See directions to walk to BSOT from parking garage. (last paragraph)
***If you are visiting on a weekend, see directions for parking in the Langsam Lot.

From Boston, the south, and the South Shore:
Follow the Southeast Expressway (Rte. 3) north to I-93. Continue on I-93 to exit 31. (Mystic Valley Parkway/Route 16) Follow the exit ramp down to Medford Square/Main Street exit (first right). At the blinking light at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Main Street. Continue down Main Street, bearing right at the fork of Main Street and Mystic Ave. Take a right onto George Street. Take your first left onto College Ave. Turn right onto Boston Avenue. The Tufts University parking garage at Dowling Hall will be on your left. (There are multiple signs for Tufts University outlining this travel path.)
**See directions to walk to BSOT from parking garage. (end of document)
***If you are visiting on a weekend, see directions for parking in the Langsam Lot.

From the north via routes 1, 3, 28, I-95 or 93:
The recommended approach is via the circumferential Route 128 (I-95) to its intersection with I-93. Go south on I-93 to exit 32, Medford Square. Proceed to the center of the square and bear left onto Main Street. Refer to directions in the preceding paragraph.*

From Logan Airport by subway:
Board the airport shuttle bus to the Airport Station on the MBTA Blue Line (subway). Take the Blue Line inbound to Government Center, then change to the Green Line outbound to the Park Street station. Change again to the Red Line outbound to the Davis Square Station. Ask directions for boarding either the #96 (Medford Square) or the #94 (West Medford) bus to Tufts or refer to directions below to walk from Davis Square. Get off the bus at Boston Avenue and continue down Boston Avenue to Winthrop St. Walk up Winthrop St. approximately 1/2 way up the hill to #26 Winthrop St. on the right. You cannot actually see the building, but will see a sign and 3 parking spaces in front of BSOT.

From Logan Airport by car:
Follow signs for the Sumner Tunnel and Boston as you exit the airport. Proceed through the tunnel in the left lane and follow signs for I-93 North. Proceed to exit 31, then follow remaining directions in the second paragraph. (from Boston, south and South Shore)

From bus terminals on Atlantic Avenue and the Amtrak terminal in South Station, Boston:
Follow signs to the MBTA Red Line South Station subway trains. Board an inbound train to Davis Square station. Ask directions for boarding either the #96 (Medford Square) or the #94 (West Medford) bus to Tufts or refer to directions below to walk from Davis Square. Get off the bus at Boston Avenue, continue down Boston Avenue to Winthrop St. Walk up Winthrop St. approximately 1/2 way up the hill to #26 Winthrop St. on the right. You cannot actually see the building, but will see a sign and 3 parking spaces in front of BSOT.

Walking from Davis Square:
(Approximately 1 mile/15-20 mins.) Walk up Holland Ave. past Teele Square (at Broadway) and past Powderhouse Ave. Continue on Curtis Street up the hill passing Professor's Row and the Tufts main campus on the right. After cresting the hill, Curtis turns into Winthrop Street. You will see a parking lot and Carmichael Hall will be on your right. Continue down the hill toward Boston Ave. BSOT, at 26 Winthrop St. will be on your left, approximately 1/2 way down the hill toward Boston Avenue. You cannot actually see the building, but will see a sign and 3 parking spaces in front of BSOT.

**To BSOT from Dowling Hall Parking Garage:
From Dowling Hall parking garage, proceed to ground floor level, and onto Boston Ave. Take a left on Boston Avenue and follow to light at Winthrop Street. Take a left on Winthrop Street and walk up hill BSOT, at 26 Winthrop St., will be located on the right approximately 1/2 way up the hill. You cannot actually see the building, but will see a sign and 3 parking spaces in front of BSOT.

***Special parking for weekend visitors:
The Dowling Hall parking garage is closed on weekends. In order to park in the Langsam Lot, follow driving instructions from Packard Avenue and follow it until you reach Professor's Row. Make a left onto Professor's Row and proceed one block to Winthrop St. (It may be called Curtis St. as well) Take a right onto Winthrop/Curtis and proceed to the top of the hill. At the crest of the hill, turn right into the Langsam Lot at Carmichael Hall. You may park in any available space. To walk to BSOT, take a right out of the parking lot and proceed down the hill approximately 1/2 way to #26 Winthrop St. on your left. You cannot actually see the building, but will see a sign and 3 parking spaces in front of BSOT.

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