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Foxborough
Go for one night tied to a Gillette Stadium event or a Patriot Place stop; without a game or concert, half a day is enough.
Foxborough is a town of about 16,000 people in Bristol-Norfolk, Massachusetts, built around Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place complex next to it. There is no real downtown sight to plan a trip around: the reason to come is a Patriots game, a Revolution match, a concert, or shopping and dining at Patriot Place. Without an event, treat it as a half-day stop between Boston and Providence, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct (event season; mild weather)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy), peak summer event weekends for hotel prices
- Airports
- BOS · PVD
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Foxborough911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Foxborough Police (non-emergency)508-543-1212
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Foxborough, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFoxborough is a low-crime suburban town and generally safe for visitors.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 508-543-1212 Foxborough Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOS Boston Logan International (About 45–60 min by car via I-93/I-95; MBTA commuter rail to Foxborough only on event days).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to move around Foxborough: I-95 and US-1 pass through, and hotels…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mainAdd 18–22% tip and Massachusetts meals tax.$18–35
- Street or quick mealCasual lunch (sandwich or burger)$12–20
- BeerDraught beer$7–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)Surges on event nights.$12–20
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedCampsite at Normandy Farms, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$190
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOS Boston Logan International (About 45–60 min by car via I-93/I-95; MBTA commuter rail to Foxborough only on event days) · PVD Rhode Island T.F. Green (Slightly closer by car, about 40–50 min via I-95 north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Foxborough: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way to move around Foxborough: I-95 and US-1 pass through, and hotels, the stadium and Patriot Place are spread along Route 1 and Foxborough Blvd. On Patriots game days and big concerts the MBTA runs special trains from Boston South Station and Providence to Foxborough; Revolution games usually are not served unless a large crowd is expected. Local buses are limited, so plan on driving or a rideshare.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45–60 min by car
Car via I-95/I-93, or MBTA event train from Foxborough on game days
Full day minimum; the event train only runs on certain dates.
Providence, Rhode Island
goDoor to door: About 35–45 min by car
Car via I-95 south, or MBTA event train from Providence on game days
Good half-day for food and the river walk.
Door to door: About 15 min
Car via I-95 north
Small town stop; combine with a Boston or Providence run.
Door to door: About 10–15 min
Car via I-95 or Route 140
More hotel rooms and a commuter-rail stop.
Door to door: About 15–20 min
Car via I-95 south
Commuter-rail link to Boston and Providence.
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Car via Route 140 south
Historic downtown; pair with a Route 140 drive.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via I-95 south
Mostly retail; only worth it if you are already shopping.
Stoughton, Massachusetts
goDoor to door: About 20–25 min
Car via I-95 north and Route 138
Commuter-rail stop on the Providence/Stoughton line.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Patriot Place / Gillette Stadium area
Walk to the stadium and shops; Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel is adjacent. Book weeks ahead on game and concert weekends.
Foxborough Blvd corridor
Chain hotels (Courtyard, Residence Inn) with parking; 5–10 min drive to the stadium.
Washington St / Route 1
Budget motels and the Red Fox Motel; car needed for everything.
Mansfield (next town south)
Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro and more rooms; 10–15 min by car, often cheaper on event nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–130 excl. bed
- Mid
- $130–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$190 | US$190 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Rideshare from Boston Logan to Foxborough, one way1 × US$90 | US$90 |
| Gillette Stadium event parking1 × US$50 · Price varies by event. | US$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$68 |
| Trip total≈ US$374 per person per day, bed included | US$748 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Casual lunch (sandwich or burger) | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, mainAdd 18–22% tip and Massachusetts meals tax. | $18–35 |
| Draught beer | $7–10 |
| Rideshare, 5 kmSurges on event nights. | $12–20 |
| Gillette Stadium event parkingVaries by event. | $40–60 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Event-day traffic on US-1 and I-95 backs up for hours before and after Gillette events; arrive early or take the special train.
- Stadium and Patriot Place parking is priced and can sell out on game days; check the official Gillette and Patriot Place sites for current rules.
- MBTA event trains run only for certain events (mostly Patriots games and major concerts), not every Revolution match: check the MBTA schedule before relying on it.
- Winter roads ice up; keep a car with all-season or winter tires if visiting Dec–Mar.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Foxborough Police (non-emergency)
- 508-543-1212
- Poison Control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Foxborough Police (non-emergency)508-543-1212
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Foxborough; consulates-general are in Boston. Check your country's Boston mission for addresses and hours.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Boston Logan → Foxborough: about $80–110, 45–60 min
- MBTA event train Boston South Station → Foxborough: round trip, event days only (check the MBTA site)
- Gillette Stadium event parking: $40–60, varies by event
Say or show
- Where is the stadium entrance? — Where is the stadium entrance?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How much is parking? — How much is parking?
- Call me a rideshare, please — Call me a rideshare, please
- Where is the nearest restroom? — Where is the nearest restroom?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Foxborough. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct (event season; mild weather) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy), peak summer event weekends for hotel prices · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BOS and PVD: last MBTA event-train departures field-checked, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium, Foxborough center on Mechanic St, the Foxborough Blvd hotel strip.
- Place pages with verified gates (Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place, Normandy Farms) and eat pages with last orders.
- Event-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green on game and concert weekends.
Sources
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