Go to a baseball game at Fenway Park, even if you don't know what a “foul ball” is. Fenway remains the most intimate, beautiful ballpark in the league, and it would be a shame if you never saw the original in case it ends up being rebuilt. With 7 World Series titles under their belt, the Red Sox have reclaimed their spot of victory. Perhaps the most legendary baseball team of all time, the Sox had not won a World Series since 1918 until the reversal of the curse in 2004. Boston fans are the most avid in all sports, and the Red Sox had set that precedent even back in 1901 when they were called the Boston Americans. If you are lucky enough to come by a ticket these days, go to a game. It will be one of the most fun things that you will do all year.

At the end of Lansdowne Street, Boston's club strip, stands Jillian's which has the amazing eating/drinking/gaming combo of a bowling alley along with 3 full levels of gaming. It's an indoor amusement park for adults with 16 lanes, over 30 pool tables, wall-sized TVs blaring sports, fundless blackjack, ping-pong, a large restaurant, 6 full bars, and a lounge restaurant, Tequila Rain, for refueling from the dancing next door. Pool tables $8/hr for 1 person, $2 for each additional person; after 6pm Friday and Saturday prices change to $10/hr for 1-2 people, $14 for 3+. Bowling $4.50 per person per game 11am-5pm, $6 after 5pm. No hats, cigars, pipes, or sweats. Under-21s, be warned: Jillian's boasts perhaps the most sophisticated ID scanner in the Western world. When the Red Sox play, Jillian sometimes becomes 21+ on Su-Th; call ahead to ask. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Cornwall's migrated across Kenmore Square into new digs earlier this century but it still has a stellar selection of beers and ample pub grub to suit its customers.

Boston Billiards was hailed “the hands-down finest room in the country” by Billiards Digest, and it's easy to see why, with the club's 32 ft. long mahogany bar, dark wood accents, classy lighting, and cushy leather lounge. Most people come for the 50 billiard tables, but basic foods (most $5-8), 20 different beers (8 on tap, including $2 Miller Lite), a lengthy cocktail menu, and an arcade provide other welcome distractions. The clientele ranges from college kids to senior citizens, though suits are plentiful during happy hour. Free parking after 6pm except when there's a Sox game. Tables: before 5pm M-F $8/hr, Sa-Su $10/hr; after 5pm Su-Th $11/hr, F-Sa $13/hr. $2/additional player over 2 players. Free lessons M 7:30pm. W ladies night: 25% off for each woman when up to 3 playing, or free for 4 per table.
This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.