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BOSTON RED SOX
Fenway Park
Boston, MAEst. 191237,755 seatsMLB
The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. Opened on April 20, 1912, the same week the Titanic sank, Fenway Park has never been torn down and never needed to be.
Architecture & History
Fenway Park is the oldest active Major League Baseball stadium, opening on April 20, 1912. Its intimate asymmetric dimensions were shaped by the city streets surrounding the site in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood.
The Green Monster, a 37-foot wall in left field, is the most iconic feature in baseball. Originally built to prevent non-paying spectators from watching games, it has become the defining architectural element of the park.
Build specs
- OPENED
- April 20, 1912
- ARCHITECT
- Osborn Engineering
- COST
- $650,000 (1912)
- RENOVATIONS
- $285M+ (2002-present)
Statues & Exterior
STATUES & MONUMENTS
Ted Williams Statue
The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
Outside Gate B, Van Ness Street
9-foot bronze statue of Williams mid-swing, unveiled in 2004. Williams hit .406 in 1941 — the last player to bat over .400.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
The Green Monster
Left Field
37-foot wall topped with a manual scoreboard. Monster Seats were added in 2003, becoming the most coveted seats in baseball.
Pesky Pole
Right Field Foul Pole
Named for Johnny Pesky, who hit several home runs that just wrapped around the pole, 302 feet from home plate.
Names & History
1912–present
Fenway Park
Named for the Fenway neighborhood, itself named for the surrounding fens (marshlands).
Also known as
America's Most Beloved BallparkThe Cathedral
The Food
MUST TRY
Fenway Frank
The Fenway Frank has been a staple since the 1900s. A boiled-then-grilled Kayem hot dog in a New England-style bun, served with mustard and relish.
CLASSIC
Italian Sausage with Peppers
Lansdowne Street vendors
Grilled Italian sausage with sautéed peppers and onions on a sub roll.
LOCAL
Lobster Roll
Legal Sea Foods Stand
New England lobster roll — cold lobster salad on a toasted split-top bun.
The Beer
Official CraftLocal Only
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Boston Beer Company
The hometown craft brewery. Sam Adams Pavilion on the right field roof deck is the premium destination.
Boston OriginalLocal Only
Harpoon IPA
Harpoon Brewery
Boston's oldest craft brewery, founded in 1986. A Boston institution in a Boston institution.
Premium LevelMust Find
Sam Adams Pavilion Club
Sam Adams
Rooftop bar overlooking right field and the city. Full Sam Adams tap program.
Sun & Weather Guide
Day Games (1:35 PM)SUN
First Base Side, Right Field Bleachers
The first base side bakes in direct afternoon sun. Bring sunscreen and a hat for day games.
Day Games (1:35 PM)MIXED
Third Base Side, Grandstand 10-33
The third base grandstand gets shade from the upper deck by the 4th inning.
Evening Games (7:10 PM)MIXED
All Sections
Most of the park is in shadow by first pitch for night games.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Find the lone red seat in Section 42, row 37, seat 21 — it marks where Ted Williams hit a 502-foot home run on June 9, 1946, striking a fan on the head. It's the only individual seat singled out in the entire park.
02
The Hidden Detail
Look for the Morse code on the manual scoreboard in the Green Monster — dots and dashes spelling out 'TAY' and 'JRY,' the initials of former owners Tom and Jean Yawkey.
03
Arrive Early
Get in during batting practice. Fenway during BP is quieter and more accessible than any other moment. You can walk almost the full lower concourse and appreciate the park's shape, quirks, and scale before 37,000 people arrive.
04
Stay Late
If you can get tickets to Monster Seats (Section 42M), stay until the last out even if the game is decided. The view of Kenmore Square lit up at night from atop the Green Monster is unlike anything else in baseball.
05
Parking Reality
There is no good parking near Fenway. Take the Green Line to Kenmore. The T is faster, cheaper, and part of the experience.
06
Best Value Seat
Grandstand sections 26–33 on the first base side. Partially obstructed by support poles — which is the authentic Fenway experience, not a drawback. Lowest prices in the park for genuinely decent baseball views.
2026 Promotions at Fenway Park
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Pilgrim Stops Near Boston
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
historic
Cornelia Molasses Explosion Memorial
On January 15, 1919, a 2.3 million-gallon molasses tank burst in Boston's North End, flooding streets at 35 mph. Twenty-one people died. A small plaque marks the site. Locals say you can still smell it on a hot summer day.
+ 15 min detourFREE
historic
Walden Pond Concord
Thoreau's pond, where you can swim exactly where he swam while writing Walden.
+ 30 min detour
museum
Higgins Armory Worcester
A medieval French chapter house inside a Worcester art museum that also has the largest armor collection in the hemisphere.
+ 45 min detour
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