Home to the World Champion Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in the country (it dates from 1912). It is beloved by the members of Red Sox Nation, who kicked up a fuss when plans were announced earlier this century to perhaps scrap this old beauty for a newer model. The current owners have avowed that sacrilege and, instead, have worked to upgrade Fenway Park with new amenities (one example is the coveted Monster Seats, atop the Green Monster). Although the best way to experience the historic ballpark is by going to a game, we can not all be so lucky to score those tickets. Instead, you can get a full fledged tour of Fenway for just a few bucks and see where history is made. Sometimes they even let you run a lap around the bases and sit in the dugout. For more information check out Fenway Park Guided Tours where you can see Pesky's Pole, The Fisk Pole, the single red seat, and other historic Fenway favorites. America's most beloved ballpark has an atmosphere like no other stadium. The Red Sox have sold out over 400 consecutive games as of the 2008 season (the major league record breaking 456th consecutive sellout took place September 8, 2008 as the Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 3-0), so one is guaranteed a boisterous and upbeat atmosphere at any home game. Most of the learned baseball cognoscenti would agree that Fenway is the premier destination to take someone to their first major league game. In addition to the enthusiastic fanbase, the park features traditional delights like the Fenway Frank, and modern touches including legal sea food chowder. Additionally, as the park is smaller than many new, corporate backed stadiums, most of the seats are reasonably close to the playing field and afford a good view of the action.

The Back Bay Fens are part of the string of parks called "the Emerald Necklace". Developed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1880s, who created this area from a rather disgusting area where effluence from industries on the Stony Brook and the Muddy River and sewer runoff from the City milled in a fetid swampland.
Now, the Fens offer many amenities to modern Bostonians - including a series of community garden plots (dating back to the "Victory" gardens of WWII) that range from serviceable vegetable producers to fanciful botanical wonderlands. Fenway Victory Gardens There are ballfields, war memorials and the Kellecher Rose Garden to explore in this park too.

The Mall stretches the length of Commonwealth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay. This walking path serves as the Commonwealth Avenue traffic median. Many Back Bay dog owners elect to stroll this wide walkway, which is dotted with statues and landscaping, because it allows for much meandering, tree sniffing, and greeting of other dogs. During the holiday's the Comm. Ave Mall becomes a sparkling 8 block winter wonderland that residents and tourists can enjoy as it stretches along the Back Bay for 8 blocks.

The Symphony Road Garden was built on a site where a home was razed by arson in the 1980's. Out of the ashes came a vibrant garden that serves a diverse group of over 50 residents of the East Fenway. It is a place for residents to relax, eat, and study. There is a wait list for each garden plot, as few spots are available each year. Also offers universal access to gardening with raised beds. The Symphony Gardens requests guests do not bring pets, pick fruits/vegetables, or leave any trash behind. If you would like to help maintain the gardens, feel free to attend Weeding Wednesdays from 6-8 pm.

Mary Baker Eddy founded the Church of Christ, Scientist (aka, the religion of Christian Science) which holds education as a basic tenant. This library building is a testament to this remarkable women. It includes exhibits, a shop, the Mapparium, Quotes Cafe and in the library both Reference and Research Rooms. The Mapparium is a must-see for any visitor (or resident). A stained glass globe of the world - it's truly a wonder to behold. It's also fun to see how the world has changed since it was created. You need to buy a timed ticket for entry. The Quotes Cafe is a little-known spot - quiet and with really good food. The "Hall of Ideas" is really amazing, digital projected quotes on all sorts of topics move around the floor, walls and fountain. To visit Mapparium and the upstairs exhibits there is a $6.00 admission fee ($4 for seniors/youth/students). But the Hall, shop and cafe can be accessed by anyone for free. Stop in on your next walk down Massachusetts Avenue. Hours:

• Exhibits and Shop Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 4pm
• Last Mapparium Show at 3:40pm
• Quotes café Monday-Friday 8am to 3pm. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dessert: soup, salad, sandwiches, pizza, paninis, entrees, daily specials
• Reference Room Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays
• Research Room Tuesday-Friday 10am to 4pm, open first Saturday of each month, by appointment only*

Keith Lockhart, Boston's charismatic sweetheart, conducts the Boston Pops. The Pops play more "popular" music (than the BSO) such as movie themes, swing, big band, and light classical works at Symphony Hall in May and June, often with renowned soloists. The Holiday at Pops series in December features Yuletide favorites. Their free performances at the Hatch Memorial Shell is an integral part of Boston's Independence Day celebration. When The Pops perform the seats are removed from the first floor of Symphony Hall and tables are brought - so that concert goers get table service as well as music. All concerts wheelchair-accessible. Admission $26-$118; For tickets times for concerts, click here This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. 50-100 tickets day of the performance available for rush tickets for Tuesday nights during the season, except for Opening Night. Rush tickets are available in the Main Box Office at the Massachusetts Avenue entrance, with a maximum of 2 per customer, and must be paid for with cash.

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