Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a classic New England landmark that can’t be missed when visiting Boston!
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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