BASEBALL:
The Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, Ma 02215
617-267-9440
Ticket Office:
617-267-1700
Prices range from $12 to $35
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is the oldest major
league park in the country with its single-level grandstand
design and very close seating. Built in 1912, it has remained
virtually untouched since its conversion to a concrete steel
grandstand from wood in 1934. Baseball fans can practically
reach out and touch home plate – an experience that hasn’t
changed since the days of Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.
Although, Fenway Park is small -seating capacity is 34,000-
baseball fans continue to flock here to watch players battle the
‘Green Monster.’ This 37-foot tall wall has tempted many
hitters since 1912 and is part of Red Sox history.
There are a number of seating options and prices. Tickets
sell quickly and taking public transportation is highly
recommended due to the lack of parking in the area. You can
reach the Fenway by the MBTA Green Line (B, C, or D train) to
Kenmore Square, with just a short walk to the ballpark.
BASKETBALL:
The Boston Celtics
Fleet Center
Causeway Street, Boston
617-624-1000
Tickets:
617-931-2000
Prices range from $22 to $85
Boston Celtic fans said good bye to the Boston Garden with
the last Celtics game there in 1995. The memories of the
"Big Three" Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish
as well as 16 World Championships lives on in Beantown and its
many sports bars. Spectators to the FleetCenter can still get a
glimpse this past, however, at the new 755,000 square-foot
athletic center as they watch Celtic players move up and down
the same parquet floor of the Boston Garden.
While the Garden has its place in sports history, the
FleetCenter offers fans better seating- capacity of 18,624-, an
unobstructed view of the game, air-conditioning, and its own
large parking facility. Tickets for the Boston Celtics sell
quickly so advance purchases for the best seating is
recommended. The FleetCenter is easily accessible by both the
MBTA Green or Orange lines.
DOG RACING:
Wonderland Park
190 V.F.W. Parkway
Revere, Ma
617-284-1300
Reservations at The Dining Room 617-284-1300 extension 444
Wonderland Greyhound Park is considered New England’s
capital for racing and simulcasting. Opened in 1935, the park
continues to offer quality greyhound racing everyday throughout
the year. Its track’s underground heating system, which spans
over a seven-mile radius, prevents race cancellations even in
New England’s coldest months.
More All-American greyhounds have graced this track than any
other in the country. Winnings have also made history here, with
the park recording million dollar handles on four different
occasions. Amenities at the park include a Clubhouse Dining Room
where you can enjoy the best view of the racetrack while dining
in a formal atmosphere. This is a popular choice, so we
recommend advance reservations. Other dining options include a
pub, sports bar and concession stands. There is also reserved
trackside seating. The park is easily accessible by car just 5
miles north of Boston on Route 1A or by taking the MBTA Blue
Line to its last stop, "Wonderland."
FOOTBALL:
The New England Patriots
Foxboro Stadium
60 Washington Street (Route 1), Foxboro
800-543-1776
Tickets range from $23 to $50
Located just 45 minutes from Boston, Foxboro has been home to
The New England Patriots since 1971. Talks of moving the team
outside of New England almost lost Boston it’s football
presence until new franchise owner Robert Kraft came aboard in
1994 with ideas of building a new, larger stadium in Foxboro.
The New England Patriot’s American Football Conference
Championship win in 1996 and again in 1997 set the stage for the
current New England Patriot fever. Football fans may find
themselves out of luck, however, if they wait to purchase the
coveted game tickets – individual game tickets are known to
sell out within hours of their pre-season sale.
There are several ways to travel to Foxboro Stadium, either
by car, bus, or by taking a train from South Station. Trains
return to Boston 30 minutes after the game.
HOCKEY:
The Boston Bruins
The FleetCenter
Causeway Street, Boston
617-624-1000
Tickets: 617-931-2222
Prices range from $20 to 77.
