The Foxboro center is about 2 miles south of Gillette Stadium - New England Patriots and 4 miles northwest of The Tweeter Center.
With a booming tourist industry, Foxboro sees periodic crowds in every season but winter. While you're unlikely to find reduced rates on hotels, the festivals, events, and weather make it worth the money.
During the winter months the weather in Foxboro regularly dips below freezing. Average high temperatures are in the high 30s, with lows nearing 20 degrees. Each month gets an average of 11 to 15 inches of snow from weekly snowfall. Expect blizzard conditions in the event of a Nor'easter in the winter.
Springtime is a nice time to visit since the tourist crowds haven't descended yet and hotel rates have yet to peak. From March through May high temperatures increase from near 50 degrees to 70 degrees. Low temperatures are still chilly in the 20s to 40s, so make sure to pack some warm layers. Spring months are rainy with about one in three days seeing precipitation.
Summer months in Foxboro bring nearly perfect temperatures, and with them, flocks of vacationers. Hotel rates increase and hotel availability decreases. Make sure to book in advance for a summer getaway. Average highs are wonderful near 80 degrees with lows near 60 degrees. Expect a couple brief thunderstorms throughout the season.
Autumn months bring decent weather, but no decrease in hotel rates. High temperatures fall from the 70s in September to the 50s in November. Lows fall from the 50s to the 30s. Nor'easter frequency picks up heading into winter months; during the fall, these storms bring heavy rain and biting wind.
Military personnel and AAA members enjoy saving up to 10 percent at Holiday Inn Mansfield/Foxboro. With a convenient location near I-95 and I-495, it's easy to get to area attractions. Business travelers love being right in the business district and the free wired internet, a business center, and express check-in make work trips easier. Getting to meetings is simple with the complimentary shuttle. Work up a sweat in the fitness center before a rejuvenating dip in the indoor pool. Groups rates are lowest in August.
At Courtyard by Marriott Foxborough/Mansfield, seniors and AAA members enjoy a 10 percent discount. Enjoy a spacious room with a fridge, microwave, 25-inch television with cable channels, and free Wi-Fi. Recreational opportunities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and spa tub.
For the best accommodation for the money, check out the Best Western Plus the Inn at Sharon/Foxboro. Recent visitors said the hotel has “a great location near lots of shopping and it's the best value for the money.” Rooms boast fridges, LCD TVs with satellite programming, and private bathrooms. Stay on track in the fitness center before getting full at the expansive free breakfast. Choose from pastries, yogurt, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, and omelets. Gluten and dairy free options are also available.
At the Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough Patriot Place, you're right in the center of the city's action. Rooms have double queen beds or a single king overlooking the city's landscape. Make meals and snacks more affordable by using the microwave and fridge in your room. Fresh coffee from the Keurig makes mornings easier while you watch the news on a 49-inch HDTV. Forget something? Walk down to the 24-hour Pantry Pavilion Market. Keep your workout regimen intact at the fitness center or in the indoor pool.
Many of the entertainment options in this city revolve around Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place. If there's not a football or soccer game, the stadium is hosting concerts or other events year-round. Make sure you check out the Patriot Place events place so you can make the most of your visit.
While there may not be much to do throughout winter, February marks the start of several big Mardi Gras celebrations throughout New England. Take a short trip from Foxboro to Worcester for the ¡Carnaval! Masquerade Party. Savor international food, Caribbean beats, and participate in the costume and mask contests. Don't have an outfit? No worries, you can make a Mardi Gras mask on site.
If you're a bit of a history buff, you'll love the Boston Tea Party Reenactment in December. You'll get to see a crucial event in the timeline of the revolution played out before your eyes. While it's a 45-minute drive from Foxboro, it's well worth the drive.
During May, a local volunteer group called the Foxboro Jaycees hosts a Spring Fair. Over 50 local artists and vendors offer up the best in handmade toys, quilts, soaps, jewelry and clothing, as well as woodworking masterpieces.
Spring visitors looking to drive down to Boston can plan their trips around the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Many visitors name this parade as something everybody ought to experience at least once in their lives. It's a raucous good time wrought with Irish history and merriment.
During the summer, you can't beat Foxboro's outdoor attractions. Get away from the city's hustle and bustle at the Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog. A half-mile trail leads you through woods and cranberry wetlands. At the bog, you'll learn about cranberry life and how those crimson berries get to your table. At F. Gilbert State Forest, enjoy over 1,00 acres with dozens of winding trails where you can go hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the park from a different view.
At Patriot Place in October, the Fall Harvest Celebration occurs. Loads of vendors pack the plaza with homemade crafts, tasty treats, and kid-friendly activities. The kids love Trick-or-Treating SPOOKtacular at Patriot Place each year. There are dozens of fall festivals scattered across the region from Oktoberfest in Hingham to the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival.
Plan ahead and find a great room at a great price for your Foxboro vacation. Take the first step toward a fantastic New England trip today!
Below are reviews of the city of Foxboro, MA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Patriot Place
My cousin lives there; it's quaint and patriotic!
Local police and sheriffs know the huge traffic volume for events at the stadium and they work hard to manage the roads very effectively.
Proximity to the cinema.
The cinema.
Gillette and easy access to major routes.
Great sites to see!
Great food, nightlife and atmosphere!!!