NRIVA 8th Global Convention

Boston Area Landmarks

Local Attractions

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Matha Temple at Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth

Dwarkamai is the first spiritual organization to bring a life-size 6' beautiful Murti of Shirdi Sai Baba to New England in the Boston area for the Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth. Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth is part of the Dwarkamai umbrella organization dedicated to serving the devotees of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Address:267 Boston Rd. Suite 9-10, North Billerica, MA 01862

Phone: 978-276-9724

Website: https://vidyapeeth.dwarkamai.com

Distance from Convention Center: 94.7 miles

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Matha Temple at New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar

New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar (NESSP) is a non-profit organization formed in 2006 by devotees of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba, based in Groton, Massachusetts. They promote Sai Baba’s teachings through spiritual, cultural, and charitable activities, including running a temple, providing community meals (Bhandara), and organizing religious events.

Address: 99 Shirdi Way, Groton, MA 01450

Phone: (978) 528-1985

Website: https://www.nessp.org

Distance from Convention Center: 85 miles

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Matha at Shri Shirdi Sai Temple of Connecticut

Shri Shirdi Sai Temple of CT is a non-profit organization operating a Hindu temple in Connecticut. Inaugurated on November 27, 2009, in Middletown, it was the state's first Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, featuring a 2.5 ft Sai Baba statue. The temple, characterized by traditional architecture including a soaring tower and multiple shrines, aims to support religious, cultural, educational, and charitable activities.

Address: 301 Chapel Rd, Manchester, CT 06042

Phone: (860) 730-4033

Website: https://shirdisaitemplect.org

Distance from Convention Center: 23.1 miles

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society

Founded in 1979, CVHTS serves the religious, cultural and social needs of the Indian community in the State of Connecticut and across north eastern United States.

Sri Satyanarayana Temple is designed in a traditional style to accommodate worshipers from several different Hindu sects

Address: 11 Training Hill Road Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: (978) 528-1985

Website: http://www.cvhts.org

Distance from Convention Center: 45.5 miles

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves as basketball's most complete library, part of its mission of promoting and preserving the history of basketball.

Address: 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105

Phone: (877) 446-6752

Website: https://www.hoophall.com

Distance from Convention Center: 0.7 miles

The Springfield Museums

The Springfield Museums in Massachusetts are a five-museum complex in downtown Springfield offering art, science, history, and culture with one admission ticket. Highlights include the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.

Address: 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103

Phone: (413) 263-6800

Website: https://springfieldmuseums.org

Distance from Convention Center: 0.6 Miles

Dr. Seuss Museum and Sculpture Garden

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the adjoining Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, MA, celebrate the life and work of Theodor Seuss Geisel, who was born and raised in the city. Located at the Springfield Museums, the museum offers interactive, colorful exhibits (including his actual studio), while the outdoor garden features life-size bronze statues of his iconic characters.

Address: 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103

Phone: (413) 263-6800

Website: https://seussinspringfield.org/dr-seuss-museum-sculpture-garden

Distance from Convention Center: 0.6 Miles

Six Flags - New England

Six Flags New England, located in Agawam, Massachusetts, is the region's largest amusement park, featuring over 100 rides, shows, and attractions across 200 acres. Known as the "Thrill Capital of New England," it boasts 12+ roller coasters—including the renowned Superman The Ride and Wicked Cyclone—plus the included Hurricane Harbor waterpark.

Address: 1623 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

Phone: (413) 786-9300

Website: https://www.sixflags.com/newengland

Distance from Convention Center: 3.7 Miles

Harvard University

Harvard University, established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest higher education institution in the US and a world-renowned Ivy League research university. It is known for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum, elite research facilities, 3%–4.6% acceptance rate, and influential alumni, including 161 Nobel Laureates.

Address : Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: (617) 495-1000

Website: http://harvard.edu

Distance from Convention Center: 87.7 Miles

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a top-ranked, private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1861 to accelerate American innovation. Famous for its "mind and hand" (Mens et Manus) philosophy, MIT focuses on science, engineering, and technology to solve global problems. It is a premier hub for AI, quantum computing, and entrepreneurship.

Address: 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Phone: (617) 253-1000

Website: https://www.mit.edu

Distance from Convention Center: 88.4 Miles

Boston Common

Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States, serving as a historic 50-acre green space in downtown Boston. A key Freedom Trail site and National Historic Landmark, it has transitioned from a colonial grazing field to a hub for public gathering, protests, and recreation, including the popular Frog Pond.

Address: 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111

Phone: (617) 635-4505

Website: https://www.boston.gov/parks/boston-common

Distance from Convention Center: 90.7 Miles

Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Quincy Market

Faneuil Hall is a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for its pivotal role in the American Revolution and as a site for free speech since 1742.

Quincy Market is a historic, Greek Revival-style marketplace in downtown Boston, built between 1824 and 1826 and named after Mayor Josiah Quincy. Located near Faneuil Hall.

Address: 4 South Market, Boston, MA 02109

Phone: 617-523-1300

Website: https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com

Distance from Convention Center: 91.1 Miles

Museum of Science

The Museum of Science, Boston is one of the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, attracting over 1.5 million annual visitors. Located on the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, it features over 550 interactive exhibits, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater.

Address: 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114

Phone: (617) 723-2500

Website: https://www.mos.org

Distance from Convention Center: 92.2 Miles

New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium, located on Boston’s Central Wharf, is a premier nonprofit aquarium and marine conservation organization focused on protecting ocean animals and habitats. It features over 70 exhibits—including a 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank—housing thousands of animals like penguins, sea lions, and sea turtles.

Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

Phone: (617) 973-5206

Website: https://www.neaq.org

Distance from Convention Center: 91.4 miles

Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.

Address: Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520

Phone: (203) 432-4771

Website: https://www.yale.edu

Distance from Convention Center: 63.3 miles

WaterFire Providence

WaterFire is an immersive public art event by Barnaby Evans presented on the rivers of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It was first created by Evans in 1994 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence, and has since become a free public art installation.

Address: 4 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 273-1155

Website: https://waterfire.org/schedule/2026-waterfire-providence-event-schedule

Distance from Convention Center: 88.9 miles

Brown University

Brown University, founded in 1764 in Providence, Rhode Island, is a prestigious Ivy League institution renowned for its student-centered learning and unique Open Curriculum. It focuses on undergraduate education while maintaining strong research, fostering a collaborative rather than competitive atmosphere.

Address: Brown University, Providence, RI 02912

Phone: (401) 863-1000

Website: https://www.brown.edu

Distance from Convention Center: 85.1 miles

Boston Whale Watching tours at Boston Harbor City Cruises

Boston Harbor Cruises offers an unmatched three-hour whale-watching excursion out of Boston. Guests travel on high-speed catamarans to reach the famed Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary that sits just east of Boston.

Address: 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210

Phone: (617) 748-1450

Website: https://www.cityexperiences.com/boston/city-cruises/whale-watch

Distance from Convention Center: 91.5 miles

MGM Springfield Casino

MGM Springfield is a premier hotel and casino in Springfield, MA (about 90 miles from Boston), opened in 2018. The 125,000-square-foot facility features 2,550 slots, 120 table games, a poker room, high-limit gaming, plus dining, a hotel, and spa, all managed by MGM Resorts. It offers a lively atmosphere with diverse food options and free parking.

Address: One MGM Wy, Springfield, MA 01103

Phone: (413) 273-5000

Website: https://mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com

Distance from Convention Center: 0.3 miles

Fenway Park

Fenway Park, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball, home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Famous for the 37-foot-tall "Green Monster" wall in left field, Pesky's Pole, and a historic atmosphere, it offers year-round tours and hosts events like concerts and soccer games.

Address: 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215

Phone: (877) 733-7699

Website: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark

Distance from Convention Center: 89.1 miles