and this is a must see. Maybe it was after watching Moneyball that i got the urge but with spring training around the corner why not plan a road trip to Fenway. Now is the time to plan and here is some info to get you on your way:
TICKETS:
One of the more difficult, if not the most difficult ticket to obtain in baseball. At $52 a pop, the infield grandstand seats are one the better bargains in the game, given the proximity to the field.
Ebay is another potential option to purchasing Red Sox tickets. Expect to pay 25% more than face value for weekday games (except Yankees), and at least 50% more for weekend games. You can expect to pay triple face value for Yankee games.
PARKING:
If you miss the meters, just east of Evans Way is Wentworth Tech and there is parking on the south side of the Campus that will run about $15, probably the cheapest you’ll find. 15 minute walk to Fenway.
CONCESSIONS:
Fenway – Legal’s Clam Chowder – Not exactly ballpark fare, but one of the more appetizing items on the menu that won’t guarantee a trip to Walgreens. If you didn’t manage to fill up before coming in, the Premio’s Italian Sausage is worthy contender to anything offered around Fenway, but your pockebook will feel a little lighter. As for Fenway Franks – Don’t bother unless its just to say you tried them.
EATS NEAR THE PARK:
The Best Sandwich in Boston? Ask Sam Lagassa, 44 Province Street Boston, samlagrassas.com he makes 1300 sandwiches a day. How does pastrami and clam chowder sound?
COMMENTS:
All the other reviewers are spot on. The sandwiches are amazing and you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. All the employees seem to have been there forever and they are all business which makes the long line move quickly but it is worth whatever wait you might have… As some other people have alluded to, it can be pricey for just a sandwich but it is worth it from time to time. Be warned, they are only open from for lunch Monday through Friday.
This place was great. We found it on the diner, drivin’s and dives website and we were very impressed huge sandwiches and if we weren’t only here for a few days we would be going back HIGHLY recommended
Mr. Bartley’s Burgers, the king of Harvard SQ. 1246 Massachusetts Ave.Cambridge mrbartley.com Wow, one burger here and you understand the real reason kids wanna go to Harvard.
COMMENTS:
I have been eating burgers at Bartley’s since I was a college student many years ago, and hope to do so for many more. The taste is completely dependable– freshly ground beef makes a huge difference– and prices have gone up very little, especially considering how expensive everything else in Harvard Square has become. This is also the only burger joint in the galaxy where the cooks really understand the difference between rare, medium-rare, and medium. But make sure to order your burger from the blackboard– much cheaper than the fancier versions on the menu– and expect a lot of noise when the place is crowded.
If there would be a heaven for burgers, that would have been this one!
Mr. Bartley’s is one of Boston’s landmarks since 1960. Located in Cambridge, right in front of Harvard campus, it is well known for its seven ounces of choice beef burgers.?Bartely’s siblings, Joe and Joan, took over a small store facing Harvard yard with a simple plan in mind: perfect the quintessential American sandwich, commonly the so called hamburger.?Handmade burgers are served with a choice of French fries or fried onion rings. Burgers’ names reflect the choice of collecting and serving a real American taste with food, that is why it will be easy to read on the menu names reminding of the American culture, such as the people’s republic of Cambridge, the Tom Brady, the Republican, the Democrat, the Ted Kennedy or the Bill Clinton… Simply and tasty frappes or lime Rickey’s can accompany your meal.
SPORTS BARS :
The Cask ‘n Flagon – It’s an institution around these parts. We hope you are going to the game, but in case you are left without tickets, this might be the second best place to be. With wall to wall TVs, free wifi (although I’m not sure why you would have your laptop with you), a good menu (make sure you try the Fighting Irish Sweet Potato fries), and voted the #2 baseball bar in the nation by ESPN, there are more than a few reasons to land here. Not to mention it’s about 25 feet from the entrance to Fenway.
COMMENTS:
I was a little skeptical of anything that ESPN callsthe #1 baseball bar in America. However, they nailed this one. It is within spitting distance of Fenway Park and the gameday atmosphere was incredible. The place was full of baseball fans young and old and they have tons of TV’s with nothing but sports. No Oprah or Fox News. Very good beer selection on tap and in bottles, excellent food, and great service.
WHERE TO STAY:
Crown Plaza Newton/Boston -320 Washington Street Newton,www.crowneplaza.com Located on the edge of Boston proper, this hotel is pretty much a bargain if you aren’t a light sleeper. That’s because this building was literally built right on top of the Mass turnpike. Just an extra set of earplugs and you should be alright.
Howard Johnson Fenway – 1271 Boylston Street Boston www.howardjohnsonboston.com There is no such thing as a cheap hotel in Boston, but this is about as cheap as it’s going to get. And if the equation for you is location,location,location, and you don’t mind a tired and basic hotel, than this is the one for you. Rooms can be had for
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