Boston, one of the major cities of the northeast, is also one of the easiest rides to and from the UNH Durham Campus. Whether you know it or not, students at the 鶹app are only an hour and a half via Amtrak to North Station which makes several trips up and down the coasts of New Hampshire, Maine and the north shore. Being a college student also affords you certain things, like discounts and advantage programs, something that becomes more prevalent as you go to bigger cities, like Boston. Whether it’s the museums or the attractions, a college IDmakes traveling that much more affordable. It also helps when I end the day looking at my wallet to see if I can still get that cup of coffee the next morning before class.
Here are our top discounts in Boston.
Getting toBoston
Getting there is half the fun! Living on campus gives students access to the Amtrak Downeaster, the local commuter train that goes from Boston to Portland daily. Tickets run about $36– $40round trip (saver andvalueprices). However, if you haveyour student ID, when you book your travel at least threedays in advance. Two other alternatives include the and the . With the student advantage card,you’ll receive 15 percentoffAmtrak tickets as well as a variety of other discounts at 20,000 locations nationwide. The College 6Tix Pass allows one traveller to pay $86 for sixone-way tickets that must be used within the year (365 days).
MFA (Museum of Free Arts?)
Want to spend less money? , you can spend the day at the Boston discovering Asia, Europe andthe Americas through historical artifacts and contemporary art. This awesome discount, thanks to the , also offers an additional 10 percentoffpurchases at the gift store as well. Going with a friend? If their school is not part of the program then they can still use their college ID to get twodollars offtheir ticket. (UNH: free, other college/university:$23/person)
Isabella StewartGardner Museum
Only , visiting the brings you one of the best kept secrets of Boston, its historical wonders. Featuring paintings amidsthorticultural art, “the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowersor ornamental plants,” you are transported to an old world. Inside the courtyard are orchids, nasturtium and chrysanthemums, all which bloom during different times of the year, changing the color of the garden.
Skywalk!
Looking for some#instaunhphotos of you showing off your Wildcat pride? Go to the outsidethe Hynes Convention Center and receive a four dollardiscount on admission with your ID, originally 19 dollarsper person. Being 50stories above Boston’s streets gives you amazing views as far as the eye can see. Some locations visible from the observation deck include Logan International Airport, Fenway Park, the Charles River Basin andthe Citgo Sign, as well as schools like Northeastern, BU and MIT. (any college ID:$13/person)
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Written By:
Devon Hamilton ’17 | UNH Tales