RoadTrip New England

The drumlin islands of Boston Harbor are a unique cluster of glacial hills formed about 15,000 years ago as the last ice sheet retreated, leaving behind smooth, oval-shaped mounds of till that now rise above the water. Unlike rocky coastal islands, these are composed of compacted clay, sand, and gravel, giving them their rounded profiles and grassy slopes. Many of the harbor’s islands—including Spectacle, Peddocks, and Georges—are drumlins, and together they create one of the only drumlin island groups in the United States, shaping both the harbor’s geography and its long history of forts, farming, and maritime use.

Fenway Park, opened in 1912 and located in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, is the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball and home to the Boston Red Sox. Known for its tight urban setting and distinctive features like the Green Monster, it sits at the center of a lively game-day scene along Lansdowne Street, where crowds gather before and after games. More than a stadium, it remains one of Boston’s most enduring landmarks, closely tied to the city’s identity and baseball history.