International Pediatric Radiology Congress (IPR)

About Boston

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States.

Getting There

• Boston is served by Logan International Airport, one of the Northeast's busiest hubs, making it easily accessible from across North America and internationally. Ground transportation from the airport is straightforward—the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) provides the Blue Line subway service directly into the city, offering an affordable and efficient option. Alternatively, rideshare services and traditional taxis operate from designated areas outside baggage claim. Once in Boston, the city's public transit system, including buses and the subway network, connects major areas efficiently. For those driving, rental cars are available, though downtown Boston parking can be limited and costly. Most attendees find public transportation or rideshare most convenient for navigating the city during the congress.