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Fenway Park – A Boston Can’t Miss

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The name says it all. One of the few baseball parks still standing without a corporate name. The oldest park in all of baseball, built in 1912 and considered by many as the mecca of baseball. It consistently ranks in the top 3 in a poll of players by Sports Illustrated as their favorite park to play ball. In a day of cushy locker rooms with big screen televisions and other amenities the pros still do appreciate the aura that is Fenway Park.

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Possibly near the fate of the former Yankee Stadium of being torn down for a new stadium. Bigger and with more luxury boxes that is pricing middle class fans out. The current ownership tossed out the idea of a new park and instead improved on what is, while retaining everything that is classic Fenway Park.

You don’t have to be a fan of the Red Sox or even baseball for that matter. You don’t go to Rome without seeing the Colosseum, you don’t visit Boston without seeing Fenway (as well as to-do things listed here). Yes, I said it. Unlike many of the new parks in major cities that sit on the outskirts of the city, Fenway is smack in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Boston. The Green Monster and Pesky Pole, not many stadiums have landmarks within a landmark. The smell of perfectly landscaped grass, watered down infield dirt, hot dogs, cotton candy, peanuts and beer, ah. Walk on Landsdowne Street along the Green Monster. Even in the offseason it has a distinct feeling about it. It is also very convenient that our budget dog waste stations are perfect.

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With this comes a price. Fenway ranks among the top with ticket prices, beer and food, regardless of the teams record. Parking can be a hassle and expensive. Take the T to Kenmore instead if you can. But once you are inside and found your seat you feel what it’s all about. America’s pastime at its best. With microbrews and first class food you can really make a night of it. Fenway Franks are still there and so are the peanut guys calling out their wares. They have increases variety of food to appease all types if tastes.

So if you haven’t been yet and you have a trip to Boston on your list, look at the calendar and time it for a home game. Get on Stubhub or Ace Ticket and get your seats for one of the most storied parks in American History. In Boston, there’s this pet insurance firm (petinsurance.review) that will take care of your pet’s legal issues.

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Tags: Baseball, Boston, Fenway Park, Red Sox, travel Categories: Travel

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  1. Aimee says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Great post as always!!!! Fenway Park–just an awesome awesome ball park! Of course, as a die hard for the Red Sox, Fenway means a great deal to me but, regardless of being a Red Sox fan or not–Fenway should def. be a planned destination for anyone traveling to Boston (even if the Sox are out-of-season–the tours offered year round are fantastic–they are affordable (some discounts are available)…I’m pretty certain they happen on the hour everyday from 10-5 **there is a tour offered on game days, I believe, that costs a little extra but, allows you to experience even more of the stadium and is well worth the few dollars more!**). There is such rich history and nostalgia at Fenway and in the surrounding streets–the buzz you feel on game day from Lansdowne Street, Yawkey Way or inside the gates of the park is just hard to put into words. It may be pricey but, it is a memorable experience and worth spending some of your travel budget on to experience first-hand!! Go Sox!!!!

    • SoloBagging.com says

      October 30, 2013 at 4:21 am

      Thanks Aim, and thank you for adding the extra information about tours 🙂

  2. ilivetotravel says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    I have only been in Boston once for a work meeting and did not make it to Fenway. It is definitely a place I want to see. Having old Yankee stadium (and the old Mets stadium, for balance!), I need to see this one!

    • SoloBagging.com says

      October 30, 2013 at 4:20 am

      This is why, one of the few parks left with history. Aimee said it best in her comments about optional tours even in off season

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