Boston,
MA

Fenway-Kenmore Square

Boston,
MA
Neighborhoods

Fenway-Kenmore Square

Where the Green Monster meets great neighborhoods

About the Neighborhood

Living in Fenway-Kenmore Square

Fenway-Kenmore Square is a lively Boston neighborhood located just west of Back Bay. Along Boylston Street, residents can explore the local dining scene at spots like Sweet Cheeks Q, Eventide Fenway, and Time Out Market Boston, a food hall with a large selection of eateries. Fenway-Kenmore is best known as the home of Fenway Park, where you can watch a Red Sox game. The neighborhood is also home to the historic Kenmore Square, a few universities like Boston University and Northeastern University, as well as several museums like the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. If you’re looking for green spaces, Back Bay Fens offers a tranquil escape featuring the beautiful James P. Kelleher Rose Garden and community victory gardens. The Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood provides residents with a blend of academia, fine arts, rich history, and convenience.
Fenway Park
Emerald Necklace Fens
Berklee Music Culture
Local Scene

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Livability

Walk, Bike & Transit

95

Walk Score
Very Walkable

91

Bike Score
Very Bikeable

96

Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Education
Getting Around

Public Transit

Green Line B
Rail
Green Line C
Rail
Green Line D
Rail
Green Line E
Rail
Framingham/Worcester Line
Rail
Franklin/Foxboro Line
Rail
Needham Line
Rail
Questions

Frequently Asked

Fenway-Kenmore Square is located in western Boston with the Charles River to the north and the Back Bay neighborhood to the east.
Fenway-Kenmore Square is a beloved Boston neighborhood known for its historic ballpark and cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, and Citizens House of Blues Boston. The area features a mix of pubs, seafood restaurants, shops, and nightlife along Lansdowne Street, and green spaces within the Back Bay Fens. It’s well-connected to the rest of the city via several MBTA Green Line stations and bus routes. However, Fenway-Kenmore experiences significant pedestrian crowds and traffic congestion on event days, which can often lead to noisy evenings.
Fenway-Kenmore Square is famous as the home of Fenway Park, the city’s historic baseball stadium, and acclaimed museums like the Museum of Fine Arts and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The neighborhood features a mix of local restaurants, bars, and cafes, entertainment venues, and the open green spaces at Back Bay Fens.
Fenway-Kenmore Square is located about 2 miles southwest of Downtown Boston.
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