Root, Root, Root for the Red Sox!
Thinking about crossing Fenway Park off your bucket list? We make the pilgrimage at least once a year, usually with a large, multigenerational group. Here are some of our favorite tips for making the trip as memorable and enjoyable as the game itself.
Buying Tickets and Choosing Seats
We buy our tickets in advance through SeatGeek or StubHub. Because Fenway is an old, wonderfully quirky ballpark, always check the view from your seat before you purchase. Our favorite spots are in the first-base loge and grandstand sections, where you can usually find shade and cover from the roof.
There is plenty of information online comparing the pros, cons, and prices of each seating section, so it’s worth doing a little research before you commit.
Getting There for a Night Game
We never drive all the way to the ballpark. Traffic can be unpredictable and parking is expensive. For night games, we usually drive to the T station at either Wollaston or North Quincy.
- Take the Red Line to Park Street
- Transfer to the Green Line with all the other Sox fans
- Get off at Kenmore Square
The T now lets you tap your credit card at the turnstile, which means no more waiting at a ticket machine to buy tickets!
Getting There for a Day Game
For day games, our favorite route is to drive to the Hingham Shipyard and take the ferry into Boston, arriving at either Rowes Wharf or Long Wharf. There are subway stops near both wharves, including South Station and Aquarium, but using them requires line changes.
Instead, we usually make the easy 10-minute walk to Government Center and board the Green Line towards Kenmore.
Another Option: Commuter Rail
For any game, the Commuter Rail from North Scituate is also an option. It runs into South Station, where you can take the Red Line to Park Street and then transfer to the Green Line.
Because there is only one return train that works after a night game, we usually choose the T for evening games instead.
Before You Enter the Park
Once you arrive at Kenmore Square, follow the crowds and cross the David Ortiz Bridge. You will find plenty of places to buy programs, bottled water, and cheeky Sox T-shirts. There are also lots of bar options nearby.
We usually head straight towards security and tickets so we have time to stop at the Red Sox Team Store, listen to music, and watch the man on stilts before heading into the park.
Inside Fenway
Once you settle into your seats, pause to take in the iconic Green Monster and the history that has entertained fans since 1912. Be sure to stay for the always joyful rendition of Sweet Caroline before the bottom of the 8th inning.
If the Sox are not in town during your stay, we highly recommend taking the Fenway Park Tour. Highlights include the Green Monster seats, the press box and Pesky Pole.
Whether you come for baseball, history or architecture, Fenway has something for everyone. And there are enjoyable ways to get there.