Hotels for Giant Rooks

A German indie-rock outfit known for widescreen choruses and restless energy on stage brings its touring show to the northeast that autumn. Expect a set built for singing along, with synths and horns filling out a sound that's grown bigger with each record. Thursday night crowds for this kind of gig tend to be young, loyal and vocal from the first song. Doors open early in the evening, giving the night a proper build before the main event.

The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park is a beloved Boston institution, home to the Red Sox and its famous 'Green Monster' wall, and a characterful host of summer concerts. The surrounding Kenmore and Fenway area buzzes with students, bars and restaurants, with the rest of compact Boston easily walkable.

The MBTA Green Line stops right by the park. Booking a room in Boston lets you soak up the pre-game atmosphere on foot and ride the T back with ease afterwards.