Plan a visit
Boston office visits can mean different parts of the city
Bain lists 350 Boylston Street for its Boston office. BCG lists 200 Pier 4 Boulevard for its Boston office. Check the specific invitation before choosing a meeting point.
A few things to know
Marathon Monday and Patriots' Day are linked
The first Boston Marathon took place on 19 April 1897. The Boston Athletic Association describes its traditional link to Patriots' Day, which has fallen on the third Monday in April since 1969.
The Freedom Trail follows a red route through historic sites
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile marked route connecting 16 official historic sites in Boston. The foundation provides a map and self-guided visitor information.
The Head Of The Charles began in 1965
The first Head Of The Charles Regatta was held on 16 October 1965. Its organiser describes the October race weekend as a recurring rowing event, with boats racing against the clock in a sequential-start format.
Questions to take into a coffee chat
Use one that matches what you want to learn. These are suggested questions, not statements from employees or claims about office culture.
How did you choose where to live relative to this office and the places you travel for work?
Which parts of Boston or Cambridge do you spend time in outside work?
Are there annual events, such as Marathon Monday or the Head Of The Charles, that have become part of your own routine?
Ask a follow-up about the person’s own experience, and check whether it applies to your target office and role.
Keep your notes in the coffee-chat trackerSources and corrections
Facts are summarised in our own words. Transport rules, access arrangements, office addresses and event programmes can change. The source-check date records when we reviewed the references; it is not a guarantee of current service.
- Boston officeBain & Company
- BCG in BostonBoston Consulting Group
- HistoryBoston Athletic Association
- VisitFreedom Trail Foundation
- HistoryHead Of The Charles Regatta / Cambridge Boat Club