Fenway Park

Where are we headed today?

Fenway Park—the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and a true Boston icon!

Quick Fenway Facts:

• Opened: 1912

• Neighborhood: Fenway, Boston

• Oldest MLB Park

• Almost torn down in 1999, but saved and renovated

• Home of the Red Sox and a top concert venue

Must-Know Fenway Features:

• Green Monster: Iconic left field wall, hand-operated scoreboard, seats added in 2003

• Pesky’s Pole: Right field foul pole, just 302 ft from home plate

• The Red Seat: Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21—Ted Williams’ 502 ft homer in 1946

• Sweet Caroline: Played in the 8th inning since 1997

Concerts

• Hosted legends like Springsteen, Gaga, Foo Fighters, and Pink (who broke the attendance record in 2023)

Retired Numbers:

• Includes greats like Ted Williams (9), David Ortiz (34), and Pedro Martinez (45)

• Jackie Robinson’s 42 is retired across all MLB

The Curse of the Bambino:

• Babe Ruth sold to Yankees in 1919

• Red Sox didn’t win a World Series again until 2004

Fenway Park Tours:

• Offered year-round, even on game days

• See the press box, dugouts, Green Monster, and more

Where to Eat:

• Fenway area:  Blaze Pizza, Time Out Market, Trillium, Sweet Cheeks Q, El Jefe's Taqueria, Sweet Green, Cava, Yard House, & Tasty Burger.

• North End: Mike’s Pastry, Bova’s, Galleria Umberto (easy Green Line ride)

Tip: Even if there’s no game, take the Fenway tour—it’s worth it!

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