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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Visitor's Guide

 

Driving Directions

For GPS purposes, use 120 Vassar St., Cambridge, MA 02139, which will direct you to MIT's main athletic complex.

From the North (I-95 or I-93)
If you are heading south on I-93, follow I-93 into Boston then follow the I-93 instructions below. If you are heading south on I-95, take the I-93 South exit (exit 55 A/B [old exit 37]) then follow the instructions from I-93. Alternatively, take the I-90 East exit (Massachusetts Turnpike) from I-95 then follow the instructions from I-90.

From the South (I-95 or I-93)
If you are heading north on I-93, follow I-93 into Boston then follow the I-93 instructions below. If you are heading north on I-95, take the I-93 North exit then follow the instructions from I-93. Alternatively, take the I-90 East exit from I-95 then follow the instructions from I-90.

From the West (I-90) (Mass Turnpike)
Follow I-90 east to the Cambridge/Brighton exit (exit 131 [old exit 18]). At the fork in the road bear right towards Cambridge. Cross the Charles River and take a right at the end of the bridge onto Memorial Drive. At the second traffic light make a left. Take a right at the end of the street onto Vassar Street. The MIT athletic complex is up the street on the right hand side.

From Route I-93
From I-93, take exit 18 (old exit 26), and follow the signs to Storrow Drive West. Follow Storrow Drive along the river to the Massachusetts Avenue exit (left exit). Take a right at the end of the ramp. Cross the Charles River and make a left at the third set of lights onto Vassar Street. The athletic complex in on the left.
 

Directions to Physical Education Instruction Areas

Virtual Tour of the DAPER Indoor Complex

DuPont Multi-Purpose Room Tour

To W31-125 (T-Club Lounge)
Enter DAPER indoor complex through Z Center Main Entrance. Pass the customer service desk (on the left) and walk past the pool (on your right). Go through the turnstiles at the Vassar Desk into Rockwell Cage. Walk through Rockwell (pass pool locker rooms on right). Exit Rockwell. Follow signs into DuPont. T Club is on the 2nd Floor of DuPont (near Mass Ave).

To DuPont Multipurpose Room (MPR)
The entrance to the building is near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street. Enter through the double doors on Mass Ave and head up the stairs to your left. Follow the posted signs to the Multipurpose room on the second floor.

To W31-055 (Pistol Range)
Enter DAPER indoor complex through Z Center Main Entrance. Pass the customer service desk (on the left) and walk past the pool (on your right). Go through the turnstiles at the Vassar Desk into Rockwell Cage. Walk through Rockwell (pass pool locker rooms on right). Exit Rockwell. Follow signs into DuPont. Pistol Range is on lowest level.

To W31-040 (Weight Training Room)
Enter DAPER indoor complex through Z Center Main Entrance. Pass the customer service desk (on the left) and walk past the pool (on your right). Go through the turnstiles at the Vassar Desk into Rockwell Cage. Walk through Rockwell (pass pool locker rooms on right). Exit Rockwell. Follow signs into DuPont and the Weight Room (on lowest level).

MAC Court
The MAC Court is located on the third floor of the Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (W35). It is located directly behind the squash courts.

Public Transportation (Official MBTA Website)

  • Subway (Map)
    From Central Square Station (Map)
    From Kendall Station (Map)
  • Bus
    From Central Square Station: 1, 47, 64, 70, 70A, 83, 91, CT1
    From Kendall Station: 64, 68, 85, CT2

Parking at MIT

Spectators coming to DAPER facilities have a number of parking options, including metered spots and certain MIT lots/garages. Please see the list below for more information.

- Westgate Lot: 282 Vassar Street    
   Rate: $11.00 per day (Available after 2:30 pm on Fridays and any time on weekends)
 
- Albany Street Garage: 20 Albany Street
   Rate: $11.00 per day (Available after 2:30 pm on weekdays and any time on weekends)
 
- Visitor Lot: 139 Mass. Ave.
   Pay by Phone, Rates Posted at Lot (Available all day, weekends and weekdays)
 
- Street Parking: Metered
   The city of Cambridge and DCR have designated metered parking along select streets. Please read all posted signs concerning street cleaning dates, etc.
 
Click here to view the full Visitor Parking Map

Hotel Information

Click here for MIT's list of recommended hotels.