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Visitor’s Guide to Kendall Square

Visiting Forsyth

The Forsyth Institute is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in Kendall Square, a global biotech hub. Kendall Square offers a captivating spirit of innovation along with a plethora of restaurants to dine at, sights to see, and activities to enjoy. As a world leader in oral health research, education, and care, we are proud to operate in this area and contribute to its unique culture. Come visit our site right next to the Charles River to experience everything The Forsyth Institute and Kendall Square have to offer.

Transportation/Directions

Our address is 245 First Street in Cambridge. However, the main entrance to the building is on Athenaeum Street. We are within walking distance of the Kendall Square Station on the Red Line of the MBTA, the area subway system.  

Parking

There is a parking garage located at the same address as our building that is operated by LAZ Parking. The rate to park for a day in this garage is $42.

Lodging

Hotels with discounted rates provided by Forsyth:

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel: Book via this link: Forsyth OR enter corporate ID 786894528

Royal Sonesta Boston: select “Corporate/Promo” on the top (next to Date, Room and Guest selection), and enter promo code SBR.

Convenient hotels for Forsyth dentech

Sheraton Commander

Fairfield Inn and Suites

The Charles Hotel

Le Meridien Boston Cambridge

Other hotels within walking distance of The Forsyth Institute:

The Marriot Hotel

Dining

Kendall Square’s restaurant scene boasts a diverse range of cuisines to try. Here are some of our favorites:

EVOO* (Seasonal Cuisine) https://evoorestaurant.com/ 

Sumiao (Chinese) https://www.sumiaohunan.com/ 

Art Bar (Sonesta) https://artbarcambridge.com/ 

Toscanini’s (Ice Cream) https://www.tosci.com/ 

Sulmona (Italian) https://sulmonacambridge.com/ 

Activities

The museums, outdoor spaces, cinemas, and other attractions of Kendall Square provide great ways to spend your free time while you are visiting. Here are a few we recommend:

MIT Museum https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/

Landmark’s Kendall Square Cinema https://www.landmarktheatres.com/boston/kendall-square-cinema

Stata Center MIT https://www.csail.mit.edu/about/stata-center

Charles River https://www.bostoncentral.com/activities/charles-river-esplanade-boston/p1489.php

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