First Trip to Fenway - Any Tips?

[nickedson]

So my 30-year-old son and I are planning our first trip to Fenway Park July 24-26 to see our beloved Detroit Tigers take on the Red Sox. We're planning on staying two nights at a hotel close to the ballpark. We've been to just about every other key baseball park in the country. I'm looking for tips ranging from shuttle service from the airport; tickets and good restaurants. Any help from this longtime collector would be appreciated.

[daves_resale_shop]

You are going to have a blast!
Be sure to check out the following:
1-the lower depths: great pre game spot and home of the best tater tots in New England
2-mcgreeveys 3rd base saloon:decent fare and a lot of cool memorabilia to look at
3-Caskon flagon: popular bar across the street from the stadium
4-New England sports museum
5-Lars Anderson park and museum (if your into vintage cars)

Those are the few places that I can think of at the moment... I'm sure I'll have some to add later!

[bigfish]

1. Stop by Kenmore Collectibles. It is a hobby shop located near the park run by two honest dealers.
2. Drink beers at the bleacher bar during batting practice. Get there early. Its a very cool view of the field and the beer is cold.

Enjoy!

[Econteachert205]

When I was 15 I went with my dad and 80 year grandmother to visit ballparks. We hit tiger stadium last year before closing. Loved the stadium and the people. Was really sad to see it go. I've been to Fenway 30 or so times. I like to eat outside of the stadium because it's cheaper and just as good, everybody always gets sausage and peppers. Also a lot of people park at train stations and ride in. I always drive and pay the 25 bucks to park nearby, the only stadiums I've taken a train into is old Yankee stadium and wrigley, which I did not like as much as old tiger stadium. Fans are good people at Fenway, as previously said get there to watch batting practice right when the gates open because you don't get to see everyone and it is already like halfway done, which I wish would change. Also walk around as much as possible, lots of interesting things to see. It should be a lot of fun!!!

[scotgreb]

The organized tours are great -- definitely worth the time and money. Schedule the last one of the day -- it will end a few hours before the park opens to ticketholders. The guide allowed us to stay and roam the park all we wanted after the tour -- we just walked around the empty park for another hour or two -- not sure if that was an oversight but it was pretty cool.

[icollectDCsports]

Definitely go on the Fenway Park tour. Your tour guide tells you a lot of cool history and anecdotes as you walk throughout the stadium and on the field next to the Monstah.

Other stuff to do in Boston: Walk / take a tour of the Freedom Trail. Visit the U.S.S. Constitution.

[wolf441]

Great suggestions so far. If you are a fan of Italian food, visit the North End of Boston. Pretty much any restaurant you choose will be worth it. Panza and Al Dente are two of the best. Tours of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library (both in Copley Square, about ten minutes from ballpark) are great, lesser known attractions.

There are also Duck Tours that leave from Huntington Ave/Copley by the Prudential Building. These cover most of the city as well as into the Charles River.

Best of luck, you will have a blast!

[drcy]

Wear a Yankees cap.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by drcy

Wear a Yankees cap.

Make sure your estate is in order first.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by drcy

Wear a Yankees cap.

I do all the time, no one says a thing. Specially funny when sox fans yell steroids at yankee players, yet cheer ortiz as if he's god.

[Econteachert205]

You can wear your Yankees cap I see a few hundred minimum whenever I go.