Welcome to Fenway
Top Reasons to Go
- Root for the home team: The only team in the eyes of Red Sox Nation at Fenway Park.
- Immerse yourself in art: See masterpieces at the MFA and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- Listen to beautiful music: Relish the perfect acoustics of a concert at Symphony Hall.
- Eat seafood: Head to Island Creek Oyster Bar for super-fresh seafood.
- Explore the outdoors: Enjoy the outdoors in the Emerald Necklace parks.
Getting Here
The Green Line is the way to go when it comes to getting to Fenway; get off at the Kenmore or Fenway stop for a short walk to the ballpark. Also know that it is possible to drive around this part of town. With a little hunting, on-street parking can usually be found on nongame days; if not, many lots and garages are within reasonable walking distance of Fenway Park.
Planning Your Time
Although this area can be walked through in a couple of hours, art lovers could spend a week here, thanks to the glories of the MFA and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. (Avoid Tuesday, when the Gardner is closed.) If you're visiting between spring and early fall, take a tour of Fenway Park—or better yet, catch a game.
The Fenway and Kenmore Square area is generally safe, and is home to thousands of college students attending Boston University, Wheelock, Simmons, and Emmanuel, to name only a few of the nearby institutions. While the main strips—Beacon Street, Commonwealth Avenue, and Brookline Avenue—can be choked with pedestrians during game day, the marshy area of the Fens is quiet and poorly lighted: avoid walking there alone at night.
Quick Bites
Blackbird Doughnuts. It's hard to resist sampling more than one doughnut at this artisanal shop, which offers flavors like Boston Cream and Cake Batter. 20 Kilmarnock St., Fenway www.blackbirddoughnuts.com/fenway Fenway Station.
Bleacher Bar. Nothing beats a dog and a beer at Fenway when you're enjoying the game on a warm summer's night. If you don't have a ticket, you can enjoy the same vibe at this hidden bar with a view into center field, and enough historical Red Sox memorabilia to open its own museum.82A Lansdowne St., Fenway www.bleacherbarboston.com Kenmore.
Saloniki Greek. Two-time James Beard–award winner chef Jody Adams offers classic Greek bites; think pitas, salads, and other favorites. 4 Kilmarnock St., Fenway www.salonikigreek.com Fenway.
Timeout Market Boston. Some of Boston's top chefs have outlets at this open concept food hall; there's also a couple of bars and lots of space to spread out. 401 Park Dr., Fenway www.timeoutmarket.com/boston Fenway Station.
