Things to do in Foxboro? (A.K.A., Weekend In New England)

Kodos · 09-04-2012, 08:29 AM

I'm going to the IU at UMass game next weekend at Gilette Stadium, and was wondering if the FOFC contingent has any good recommendations for entertainment in the area that night. The wife and I will be celebrating our nine-year anniversary.

DaddyTorgo · 09-04-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I'm going to the IU at UMass game next weekend at Gilette Stadium, and was wondering if the FOFC contingent has any good recommendations for entertainment in the area that night. The wife and I will be celebrating our nine-year anniversary.

The Foxborough area is totally Fozzie's neck of the woods. I imagine there's probably a nice restaurant in "Patriot Place" which is the big outdoor-mall there.

Not sure if there are any other nice places thereabouts.

Castlerock · 09-04-2012, 08:51 AM

Where are you staying? Foxboro? Is Boston/Providence out of the question? Looking for a fancy dinner or a beer joint? Or something else?

Alan T · 09-04-2012, 08:55 AM

I go to Foxboro often for Revolutions soccer games. Its kind of out by itself away from the big city, so you pretty much are at the mercy of what is in the area. That said, there are a bunch of good restaurants and bars and such there that are great. Often times there might be other things going on in those places, but otherwise its mostly just a bunch of shopping areas and stores near by.

The closest subway station I think is like 10 miles or so away (I am guessing Franklin is closest), and the Special train that runs to the stadium I know run during Pats and Revs games, but no idea if they run on Saturday. If you have some way to get to the city, I would just go into Boston for the night instead.

Kodos · 09-04-2012, 09:20 AM

I think we are looking at staying in Foxboro, although Providence might be in play too. We'd be looking more for a nice (but not TOO nice) restaurant.

Castlerock · 09-04-2012, 10:16 AM

Foxboro is a small/suburban town. I might actually suggest somewhere in Patriot Place (Gillette Stadium is part of the complex). It's an outdoor 'mall' with lots of restaurants.
http://www.patriot-place.com/dining.aspx
Everything from burgers to upscale dining to drinking/music. There is also a nice movie theater.

SirFozzie · 09-04-2012, 10:32 AM

Agreed with what the others are saying... If you're renting a car, make sure you have one with a GPS (or have a phone with one). One specific thought, if you're not going to be staying near Gilette, add extra time to get there, Route 1 has constantly been upgraded but it is very full on game day (not sure how many for UMass, but be prepared)

Kodos · 09-04-2012, 10:46 AM

We'll be driving (we live in Connecticut).

Patriot Place sounds interesting, although I do object to the name, being a Peyton Manning fan.

Thanks for the heads up on the traffic, although I can't imagine IU at UMass will be a big draw.

DaddyTorgo · 09-04-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

We'll be driving (we live in Connecticut).

Patriot Place sounds interesting, although I do object to the name, being a Peyton Manning fan.

Thanks for the heads up on the traffic, although I can't imagine IU at UMass will be a big draw.

I've heard on the radio that they're expecting a decent crowd - 20k plus. I think if you're driving up you should really do Providence or Boston for a nice anniversary dinner (although TBH I'm not familiar with the restaurants around Foxborough or in Patriot Place).

Alan T · 09-04-2012, 12:18 PM

For an anniversary dinner? I don't know of many nice places. I guess there is an olive garden there somewhere which is about as nice as I can think of for food there. Most of the places are chain restaurants or sports bars around the stadium. Maybe there is a place I don't remember, but honestly when we go to soccer games there, we probably aren't looking for too fancy

Desnudo · 09-04-2012, 08:24 PM

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You're a ways outside of Boston, especially coming from Conn.. Foxboro is a small town, so I wouldn't get my hopes up; although I've never been to the Patriots mall.

What I would recommend is to keep on driving after the game and spend the rest of the weekend down on Cape Cod if you want a nice anniversary (or drive up and stay in Boston).

Grover · 09-04-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I've heard on the radio that they're expecting a decent crowd - 20k plus. I think if you're driving up you should really do Providence or Boston for a nice anniversary dinner (although TBH I'm not familiar with the restaurants around Foxborough or in Patriot Place).

I'd recommend a steak and cheese at The Fours, if Boston were in play.

09-04-2012, 08:55 AM	#4
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I go to Foxboro often for Revolutions soccer games. Its kind of out by itself away from the big city, so you pretty much are at the mercy of what is in the area. That said, there are a bunch of good restaurants and bars and such there that are great. Often times there might be other things going on in those places, but otherwise its mostly just a bunch of shopping areas and stores near by. The closest subway station I think is like 10 miles or so away (I am guessing Franklin is closest), and the Special train that runs to the stadium I know run during Pats and Revs games, but no idea if they run on Saturday. If you have some way to get to the city, I would just go into Boston for the night instead. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-04-2012, 09:20 AM	#5
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think we are looking at staying in Foxboro, although Providence might be in play too. We'd be looking more for a nice (but not TOO nice) restaurant. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 09-04-2012 at 09:20 AM.

09-04-2012, 10:32 AM	#7
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Agreed with what the others are saying... If you're renting a car, make sure you have one with a GPS (or have a phone with one). One specific thought, if you're not going to be staying near Gilette, add extra time to get there, Route 1 has constantly been upgraded but it is very full on game day (not sure how many for UMass, but be prepared) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

09-04-2012, 10:46 AM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	We'll be driving (we live in Connecticut). Patriot Place sounds interesting, although I do object to the name, being a Peyton Manning fan. Thanks for the heads up on the traffic, although I can't imagine IU at UMass will be a big draw. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 09-04-2012 at 10:49 AM.

09-04-2012, 12:18 PM	#10
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	For an anniversary dinner? I don't know of many nice places. I guess there is an olive garden there somewhere which is about as nice as I can think of for food there. Most of the places are chain restaurants or sports bars around the stadium. Maybe there is a place I don't remember, but honestly when we go to soccer games there, we probably aren't looking for too fancy __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-04-2012, 08:51 AM	#3
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	Where are you staying? Foxboro? Is Boston/Providence out of the question? Looking for a fancy dinner or a beer joint? Or something else?

09-04-2012, 10:16 AM	#6
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	Foxboro is a small/suburban town. I might actually suggest somewhere in Patriot Place (Gillette Stadium is part of the complex). It's an outdoor 'mall' with lots of restaurants. http://www.patriot-place.com/dining.aspx Everything from burgers to upscale dining to drinking/music. There is also a nice movie theater.

09-04-2012, 08:24 PM	#11
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Yelp \| Search Businesses In Foxboro You're a ways outside of Boston, especially coming from Conn.. Foxboro is a small town, so I wouldn't get my hopes up; although I've never been to the Patriots mall. What I would recommend is to keep on driving after the game and spend the rest of the weekend down on Cape Cod if you want a nice anniversary (or drive up and stay in Boston).

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