New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Foxboro for a perfect sports weekend.
Gillette Stadium sits in Foxboro — 28 miles south of Boston — which creates a unique split sports identity. The Patriots game is in the suburbs; the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins are in one of America's great sports cities. A Patriots weekend is really a Boston sports weekend with a suburban football game added.
Use GamePlan to combine a Patriots game with a Red Sox September home stand. Take the commuter rail to the game and spend the rest of the weekend in Boston proper.
Gillette Stadium opened in 2002 on the site of the old Foxboro Stadium. The lighthouse structure in the north end zone and the Patriot Place development attached to the facility make it a destination beyond the game itself. The MBTA Foxboro commuter rail line runs game-day service directly to the stadium.
You cannot leave Foxboro without eating these.
A stunning conversion of the 1851 Charles Street Jail. Boston's most distinctive hotel, in the best neighborhood.
Best for: History enthusiasts, design-focused travelersThe finest hotel in Boston, overlooking the Public Garden. The Bristol Lounge is one of the best hotel restaurants in New England.
Best for: Luxury travelers, couplesBoston's most modern luxury hotel in the Innovation District. Excellent restaurant and easy MBTA access.
Best for: Groups, modern travelersThe oldest tavern in Massachusetts (1780). George Washington and Paul Revere drank here. Cold beer, historic atmosphere, no pretense.
Must order: Sam Adams Boston Lager, pub foodThe finest oyster bar and craft beer destination in Boston. Exceptional raw bar and curated New England craft beer list.
Must order: Oysters on the half shell, whatever's on draft from MaineBoston's most celebrated cocktail bar. Named for Nathaniel Hawthorne, it maintains a literary, thoughtful atmosphere.
Must order: Ask the bartender your preferencesBoston's most beloved seafood restaurant. The hot buttered lobster roll and raw bar are exceptional. Cash only, no reservations, lines form.
Order: Hot buttered lobster roll, oysters, clam chowderThe quintessential Boston brasserie. Exceptional cocktail program, raw bar, steak frites — a Paris brasserie executed in Boston.
Order: Steak frites, raw bar selection, classic cocktailBarbara Lynch's finest restaurant — the only Boston restaurant with AAA Five Diamond status. Modern French cooking at the highest level.
Order: The tasting menu, wine pairingThe MBTA Foxboro Line game-day service from South Station is the best way to reach Gillette Stadium. Buy round-trip tickets before you travel.
Boston's sports culture is centered in the city. Fenway Park, TD Garden, and the entire fabric of New England sports history reward a full Boston stay.
The Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — Boston is one of America's great cities.
The Patriots' dynasty has made their tickets among the most expensive in the NFL. Secondary market prices are high — plan well ahead.
Hot buttered (Connecticut style) vs cold mayo (Maine style). Neptune Oyster serves both. Order the hot buttered. Thank us later.
The Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain offers tours and tastings. An excellent way to spend a pregame afternoon.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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