Park Drive 77, Boston

Scores

Safety by day 6.7/10, at night 5.8/10.

About Fenway

Fenway is a lively, student-heavy neighborhood of apartment buildings, busy commercial streets, sports bars, restaurants, campuses, and green spaces around the Back Bay Fens. Streets near Fenway Park and Kenmore Square become especially energetic around baseball games, concerts, and weekend evenings.

Good for

• students
• first-time visitors
• nightlife seekers
• foodies
• culture lovers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• families
• retirees
• drivers

Watch out for

• Expect crowds, traffic, and elevated noise around Fenway Park during events.
• Use normal city awareness on crowded streets and at transit stops, especially late at night.
• Allow extra travel time on game and concert days.
• Check your accommodation’s location carefully if you prefer quiet nights.

Sources

• Fenway-Kenmore: A Boston neighborhood guide
• The Fenway: The Heart of Boston's Vibrant Community & Culture
• The Neighborhoods: Community Open Space and Recreation Mission
• Fenway-Kenmore

Getting around

• Queensberry St @ Jersey St Bus, 120 m
• Jersey St @ Boylston Bus, 270 m
• Kilmarnock St @ Queensberry St Bus, 290 m
• Boylston St @ Jersey St Bus, 290 m
• Ipswich St @ Boylston St Bus, 330 m

3.6 km to the city center (Boston).