The Best Football Weekend at BC 🏈Heading to Chestnut Hill to see the Boston College Eagles football team in action on game day? Save this Trip for the best spots to tailgate, things to do, where to eat, and places to stay while in town. Go Eagles! 🦅AuthorsSteller
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Stadium

Alumni Stadium
Alumni Stadium at Boston College can seat as many 44,000 Eagles football fans and is located on the south side of campus.
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Tailgate Central

BC Baseball Stadium
Tailgate at the BC Baseball Stadium before the game. It's just under a mile from the football stadium, but it's an easy walk. Don’t forget to buy your parking pass well in advance.
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Commonwealth Avenue Garage
The Commonwealth Avenue Garage is another tailgating spot up on the top floor. The garage is just down the street from Alumni Stadium, making it easy to get to. Buy your pass ahead of time if you can and get to the garage early as spots fill up quickly.
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Campanella Way
Campanella Way parking lot is a day-of tailgating lot where you can find some one-day passes. They do go quickly so if you know your tailgating date, purchase your ticket ASAP. It is conveniently located across the street from Alumni Stadium.
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Where to Pregame

Bell in Hand
The Bell in Hand Tavern claims to be the oldest tavern in Boston. You can find a younger crowd in the tavern and it's always packed on the weekends.
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Bleacher Bar
A truly unique bar where you can catch games on TV or watch the Red Sox play. The Bleacher Bar is located under the center field bleachers of Fenway Park and has a glass window that looks directly into the stadium!
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Last Drop
The Last Drop is a bar that is a quick drive or Uber ride from Alumni Stadium. This bar offers TVs to watch games, as well as a pool table and a couple of dart boards.
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Cityside Tavern
Cityside Tavern is located on the other side of Chestnut Hill Reservoir from Alumni Stadium. They have two spaces to enjoy – the lower level inside is more of a sit-down restaurant and up on the roof is a bar space with more of a "hang out" vibe.
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Things to Do

Boston College Bookstore
This is where to stock up on team gear before the game!
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Boston: Underground Railroad History Tour of Beacon Hill
Explore the city and visit important landmarks on the Black Heritage Trail plus learn more about Civil War-era Boston. Tour-goers have said they learned a lot about an important topic on this excellent tour.
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Fenway Park
Fenway, home to the Boston Red Sox, is one of the most famous baseball parks in the U.S. The left field wall is known as the “Green Monster” as it stands at a whopping 37 feet tall. Fenway has been around since 1912 and has slowly grown as time has passed. If you're time it right, you could have the most epic sports weekend ever!
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Public Authentic Revolutionary Boston Walking Tour
Autumn feels like the perfect time for this 2-hour tour through Boston’s Revolutionary War history – catching a lot of fiery fall color along the way. Note that this tour starts in one area of the city and ends in a different part of the city, so it's not a loop route.
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
Located just behind Alumni Stadium and on the edge of Boston College’s campus, enjoy a walk, run, or bike ride on the paved trail here. You can also fish in the reservoir and even skate on it in the winter!
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Shop, eat, and find entertainment all in one place. Plus, you can expect to find special fall events hosted here during college football season!
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Places to Stay

AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle
This hotel is just 1.5 miles from Boston College, so it's a great game weekend option.
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The Arcadian
This is another convenient option at just about 2 miles from campus. Plus, if you mention BC when you make a reservation here you can receive a discounted rate!
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A Village Bed & Breakfast
Looking for something a little more charming for your stay? A Village B&B is located in the quiet neighborhood of Newton and is just a 4-minute walk to the Tram (the "T").
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge
If you want a more central home base, this hotel in Cambridge is just a quick drive from downtown Boston, and a few minutes walk from the MIT and Harvard campuses.
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