The 2025 UPCEA MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference is being held December 2-4, 2025, at the Westin Boston Seaport District in Boston, MA. Be sure to build a little extra time into your trip so that you can go after the day's sessions and enjoy the area.
Please check the weather forecast for Boston to be sure you’re dressed appropriately for any outdoor activities that you may wish to explore.
Boston Logan International Airport
Distance From Property: 2 Miles
Bus Station: South Station
Subway Station: World Trade Center, South Station
Train Station: Back Bay Station, South Station
Boston Harborwalk (outdoors) - A scenic public walkway along the Boston waterfront, perfect for enjoying views of the harbor and city skyline.
Rose Kennedy Greenway (outdoors) - A vibrant urban park featuring gardens, fountains, and public art installations in the heart of Boston.
Boston Public Garden (outdoors) - America’s first public botanical garden, offering lush landscapes, swan boat rides, and a tranquil escape in the city.
Harpoon Brewery - A popular Boston brewery known for its craft beers, taproom experiences, and scenic beer hall by the harbor.
One Seaport - A lively neighborhood featuring shops, dining, entertainment, and waterfront views in Boston’s Seaport District.
The Lawn on D (outdoors) - An interactive outdoor space offering lawn games, art installations, and live events, known for its iconic light-up swings.
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market - A historic marketplace and gathering spot filled with shops, food vendors, and street performances.
The North End - Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, known for its Italian heritage, restaurants, and historic sites like Paul Revere’s House.
Boston Common (outdoors) - The oldest public park in America, offering green spaces, walking paths, and a starting point for the Freedom Trail.
The Freedom Trail (outdoors) - A 2.5-mile walking route that connects 16 historic sites, telling the story of America’s fight for independence.
The New England Aquarium - A family-friendly destination featuring marine life exhibits, a giant ocean tank, and hands-on experiences.
Sam Adams Boston Tap Room - A lively taproom showcasing a variety of Samuel Adams beers, including exclusive brews only available in Boston.
The Boston Duck Tours (outdoors) - A fun, narrated sightseeing tour of Boston by land and water aboard unique amphibious vehicles.
Boston Public Library - A historic landmark and architectural gem offering stunning interiors, exhibitions, and a beautiful courtyard café.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums - A dynamic, interactive museum where visitors can relive the events of the Boston Tea Party through reenactments and exhibits.
Institute of Contemporary Art - A striking modern museum showcasing cutting-edge art exhibitions in a stunning waterfront setting.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - An enchanting museum modeled after a Venetian palace, featuring a stunning art collection and lush courtyard garden.
Museum of Fine Arts Boston - One of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the U.S., housing masterpieces from around the world.
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil at Boch Center Wang Theater (12/3 - 7:30 pm; 12/4 - 7:30pm)
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Citizens Bank Opera House (12/3 - 7:30 pm; 12/4 - 7:30pm)
Blue Man Group at Charles Playhouse (12/4 - 7:30pm)
New England Patriots (American football) - Monday, December 1 @ 8:15 PM vs. New York Giants - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Boston Celtics (basketball) - December 2025 schedule TBD - TD Garden, Boston, MA
Boston Bruins (ice hockey) - December 2025 schedule TBD - TD Garden, Boston, MA