Boston Sports

Boston Red Sox
No spring or summertime visit to Boston is complete without a hot dog and a Boston Red Sox baseball game at historic Fenway Park (4 Yawkey Way; 617-267-9440), located two miles west of Boston Common. Expect to be surrounded by the ever-devoted Red Sox fans, who went wild when the Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series in October 2004. Tickets start at $12 and can be difficult to get. Opening Day this year is April 10, when the Sox take on the Seattle Mariners. There is limited public parking in the area surrounding Fenway Park, so it's best to take the T. Take the green line B, C or D car to the Kenmore Square stop.

New England Revolution
Major League Soccer's New England Revolution play at Gillette Stadium (1 Patriot Pl., 800-543-1776). The team, nicknamed the Revs, was born in 1995 and is one of the league's 10 original organizations. The Revs have never won a major title. The regular season runs from May to October, and tickets start at $18 and are usually available.

New England Patriots
The NFL's New England Patriots, who have consistently been one of the best teams in the league this decade, play at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro (1 Patriot Pl.; 800-543-1776), about 27 miles south of Boston. The best way to get there is by car. The regular season runs from September to December. Tickets start at $59 and can be difficult to find.

Boston Celtics
The NBA's Boston Celtics (100 Legends Way; 617-523-3030), one of the most successful franchises in pro sports, play at the TD Banknorth Garden. The regular season runs from October to April. Ticket prices start at $10 and are usually available. The easiest way to get there is on the T; take the green or orange line to the North Station stop.