'''Fenway-Kenmore''' - Home of The Fens, The Fenway, Fenway Park, the Citgo Sign, and Kenmore Square,as well as several colleges and fine arts institutions.
"Fenway" is the part of the neighborhood east of the Fens; "Kenmore" might be considered to surround Kenmore Square. To the southwest lies the Longwood Medical Area and Brookline; to the southeast, the South End; to the north, the Charles River; to the northeast, the Back Bay, the Prudential, and Copley Square.
Get in
See
'''The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)''', 465 Huntington Avenue, [http://www.mfa.org/]. M,Tu,Sa,Su 10AM-4:45PM, W,F 10AM-9:45PM. Has extensive collections of fine art from many different genres and historical periods. A proper visit can take an entire day or multiple days for those who like to linger.
'''The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum''', 280 The Fenway, Info: 617-566-1401 Box Office: 617-278-5156, [http://www.gardnermuseum.org/]. Tu-Su 11AM-5PM. Housed in a Venetian-style palazzo, the museum displays works by Titian, Michelangelo, Monet, Rembrandt and others.
'''The Boston Symphony Orchestra''', 301 Massachusetts Ave (Symphony Hall), 888-266-1492, [http://www.bso.org/].
'''Fenway Cultural District''', [http://www.fenwayculture.org/].
'''The Emerald Necklace Conservatory''', [http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/]. The "Back Bay" Fens is part of the Emerald Necklace (a system of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted), which starts here and extends out all the way to Franklin Park. After a slight discontinuity, green space continues down the median of Commonwealth Avenue to the Public Garden and Boston Common.
The '''Muddy River''' runs through the Fens and out to the Charles River. The park includes shady, sloping lawns and benches for lounging and watching the reeds rustle; rustic stone bridges for admiring the water and its avian inhabitants; a rose garden; a playground; a reserved area for local residents to have "community gardens"; and occasional impromptu performances by Berklee students or The Anonymous Bagpiper of The Fens.
Various buildings associated with Northeastern University and Boston University may be found on The Avenue of the Arts (Huntington Av.) and on Commonwealth Av. (respectively) and in the surrounding areas. The Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, and Simmons College are on and around The Fenway.
To the east of Massachusetts Avenue lies the '''First Church of Christ Scientist''' (the Mother Church of Christian Science, the religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy). The world headquarters feature a reading room, a fountain children can play in, a spectacular reflecting pool (for reflecting light and thought, not for wading), the complex figure of the main cathedral, the modern yet serene lines of the towering administrative buildings. It's a wonderful spot for photos or just admiration.
In '''Kenmore Square''' (which is not so much a square as an incredibly confusing collision of several main avenues, cross streets, and a T stop), you will find a large Barnes and Noble, to which the famous Citgo Sign is attached. There is no associated Citgo gas station; the sign is now a historical landmark.
Do
See the '''Red Sox''' play at '''Fenway Park'''. The oldest baseball stadium still in use by the major leagues, this brick and stone structure is named after and located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, which itself takes its name from the fens, or marshes along the nearby Muddy River. Accessible on the B, C, and D branches of the Green Line at Kenmore station, or on the D branch of the Green Line at Fenway station. Visitors arriving via the T will need to walk a short distance from the station to the ballpark, but the crowds on a game day will serve to lead the way. Its worth taking the T to the game because parking is very limited (and expensive) and you get to experience the excitment of a crowded train car full of fans heading to the game. Yawkey Way is now closed off during games, and those in the stadium can walk outside to enjoy the additional refreshment stands and open area, and then return to the game. With sold-out crowds every game, getting tickets is nearly impossible, however, visitors can take a worthwhile Fenway Park tour on non-game days (leaves from the souvenir store on Yawkey Way).
Buy
Panopticon Gallery. 02c Commonwealth Ave. ocated in the Hotel Commonwealth near the Kenmore Square T stop on the Green Line. 17-267-8929 . ttp://www.panopt.com. ues-Fri. 10 am - 6 PM, Sat. 11AM -5 PM. Founded in 1971, Panopticon Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in the United States dedicated solely to photography. The gallery specializes in 20th Century American Photography and emerging contemporary photography.
Eat
Massachusetts Avenue passes by on the northeast side of this area, and has a number of eateries, a hardware store, and a CVS.
'''Pan Thai''', 14A Westland Av., 617-236-7907, [http://www.panthairestaurant.com].
'''Whole Foods Market''', Westland Av.
'''El Pelon Taqueria''', 92 Peterborough St, [http://www.elpelon.com].
'''Thornton's Fenway Grille''', 100 Peterborough St.
'''Rod Dee''', 94 Peterborough St, ''+1'' 617-859-0969. Amazing Thai food, amazing value. Walking by it, you might not be impressed, but when you eat you will know why there are so many Zagat stickers on the door.
Splurge
'''Elephant Walk''', 900 Beacon St, ''+1'' 617-247-1500, [http://www.elephantwalk.com]. For a slightly different menu combination, The Elephant Walk has a combined French and Cambodian menu. The setting is elegant enough for a special occasion, but intimate enough for a date. $30-40 per person before drinks.
'''Great Bay''', Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Tel: 617-933-5000,. Amazing seafood, great atmosphere and out of this world martinis.
Drink
'''TC's Lounge''', 1 Haviland St.
'''Pink''', 13 Lansdowne St, ''+1'' 617-417-0186, [http://www.pinkboston.com/]. One of the biggest women's bar and club in Boston with DJ, Dancing, VIP Lounge and more....for women. (LGBT friendly)
Sleep
'''Best Western Terrace Inn''', 1650 Commonwealth Av., Tel: 617-566-6260, Fax: 617-731-3543, [http://www.bestwestern.com/TerraceInn/]. Free continental breakfast, free parking and free wireless internet.
'''Hotel Commonwealth''', 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Tel: 617-933-5000, [http://www.hotelcommonwealth.com/]. Deluxe hotel within easy walking distance to Fenway Park. Red Sox game packages available.
Howard Johnson Boston. 271 Boylston Street. 17-267-8300. ttp://www.howardjohnsonboston.com. The reasonably priced Howard Johnson Hotel Boston is located near Fenway Park and offers comfortable rooms, free Internet, swimming pool, and family style amenities.
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