Fenway Park

Opened in 1912, it is America’s oldest active Major League Baseball ballpark and the home of the Red Sox, where the “Green Monster” wall and hand-operated scoreboard make it a baseball shrine.

Fenway Park opened in April 1912. It is the oldest active Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium in the United States, the home of the Boston Red Sox, and a symbol of Boston’s identity. Its irregular shape, shaped by the limits of its site, gives it several beloved features: the 11.3-meter-high “Green Monster” wall in left field, the scoreboard that is still updated by hand, the “Pesky Pole” in right field, and the red seats in the stands that mark where Ted Williams’s 502-foot home run landed. Baseball fans love to talk about these details. The season runs from April to September, with about 81 home games. Tickets range from $30 for outfield seats to over $200 for the top of the Green Monster, the most sought-after seats. Buy tickets through the MLB or Red Sox official websites. A tradition is the full-stadium singalong of “Sweet Caroline” in the eighth inning. On game days, Jersey Street outside the park turns into a pedestrian street where you can buy Fenway Franks. Even if you don’t attend a game, you can join the Fenway Park Tour, offered daily from 10:00 to 17:00, one tour per hour, lasting about 1 hour, for around $25 for adults. It takes you to the seats atop the Green Monster and the press box for views over the field. The Red Sox souvenir shop by the park and nearby bars such as Cask ’n Flagon and Bleacher Bar, which has windows looking onto the center field wall, create a lively atmosphere. Take the Green Line B, C or D branch to Kenmore, a 5-minute walk away, or take the D branch to Fenway station. Traffic around the park is heavy on game days, so driving is not recommended. Note: on Boston Marathon Day (the third Monday in April), a traditional home game starts at 11:10 a.m., and tickets for it are extremely hard to get.

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