Fenway Park   

4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
617-226-6666
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The stadium where the Red Sox hang their bats is best described as: old (oldest in the majors, built in 1912), small (smallest in the majors, seating fewer than 34,000) and expensive (priciest in the majors). Normally these traits would trigger a negative impression, but Boston's fans persistently stand by Fenway Park like they stand by the Sox. When you think Fenway Park, think Green Monster. The 37-foot-tall wall in left field is as much a symbol of this city as the Boston Marathon or 'Cheers.' And like Yankee Stadium's bleachers, Wrigley Field's ivy-covered brick wall and Toronto's skyboxes, the hovering mass of green is a Major League icon as well. Built in the same year that the Titanic sunk (consider Boston's bad luck in the stadium), the Red Sox still proudly dig into the same batters box, located to the right of first base, that greats like Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski and Carlton Fisk graced. The dimensions of the park are also small by today's standards -- just 302 feet down the right field line -- and the wall is full of angles and curves, including the only ladder in play in the majors. Best Bet for Parking: While Fenway doesn't have its own parking lot, independently owned lots surround the stadium. Convenient? Yes. Cheap? No. Look to dish out $20-$30 for game-time parking. Best Ways to Get to the Park: Take the Green Line to Kenmore, which leaves you just around the corner from Fenway Park and Lansdowne Street. The city also offers a shuttle bus, which leaves from the MBTA's Ruggles Station on game days. Best Food at the Park: While plump, juicy Fenway Franks remain a must-have, popular local restaurants like Legal Seafoods and Bob the Chef's also sell their chow in Fenway's concourse. The park's 2003 addition, The Big Concourse, offers upscale food and drink such as freshly baked pizza and strawberry daiquiris. Security Guidelines: Due to increased security, the following items are not allowed into Fenway Park: backpacks, coolers, computers, briefcases or containers. Small purses, bags that fit under the seats and diaper bags are allowed, but are subject to inspection (diaper bags must be accompanied by a child of "appropriate age"). Fans are allowed to bring one plastic bottle of water. -- Mike Hess