"See the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park" Red Sox / Fenway Park Tip by Paul2001

The Boston Red Sox have probably the most devoted fans in baseball. This is somewhat amazing when you consider that until they won the World Series in 2004, they had not won the championship for 86 years. That is true fanaticism. Possibly for the fact that they play in the oldest, smallest and most distinct stadium in baseball, Fenway Park, is a large part of the reason for passionate following. Tickets here are the most expensive in baseball but team sells out virtually every game. They have be bought on line or ordered by phone and only a few are available on gameday. These are sold at 5pm and there is usually a long line up for them.
One of the reasons that I timed my trip to Boston for the weekend of July 13, 2007 was that my local baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, were playing the Red Sox in Boston. I wanted to see a game. I realized that I had little chance have getting a ticket at cost so I bought one from a scalper. The ticket was on the 3rd base line and slightly obstructed. The fans are incredibly noisy and obsessive. They do not put up with you cheering for the other team, so try not to.
The stadium is quite atmospheric and there is a party like feel to attending the game. This is a true family affair. It is famous for a novelty of design, that being the Green Giant, a high wall in left field that "makes up" for the shallowness of the outfield. One street outside, Yawkey Way, is blocked off and is full of concessions and beer swelling fans. There are many sports pubs and restaurants nearby. Fenway Park itself is the loudest place I have ever watched a baseball game. There are a few problems with see a game here. The fans can get rawdy and even obnoxious. There are few washrooms in the concession area and the food was of poor quality and sold and ridiculous prices. My biggest problem was that I could barely fit into the seat and I am not that large. Still overall seeing the Red Sox is a must-see for visitors to Boston and is something you should consider even if you do not like baseball.

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