If you’re taking a trip to Foxboro, it’s more than likely that you’re heading to Gillette Stadium to watch Taylor Swift shake it off or, since it’s now football season, to see Tom Brady and the Patriots throw down on the gridiron. While game days and concerts are great reasons to swing by the area, don’t forget to stop by Patriot Place, the open-air shopping center located right outside the stadium. From great food to movies and more, here’s your guide to checking out Patriot Place.
3 reasons to visit Patriot Place
If you’re taking a trip to Foxboro, it’s more than likely that you’re heading to Gillette Stadium to watch Taylor Swift shake it off or, since it’s now football season, to see Tom Brady and the Patriots throw down on the gridiron. While game days and concerts are great reasons to swing by the area, don’t forget to stop by Patriot Place, the open-air shopping center located right outside the stadium. From great food to movies and more, here’s your guide to checking out Patriot Place.
The shopping
Patriot Place is the perfect spot for a day of shopping, and there’s no shortage of locations to check out. Of course, a stop at the Patriots ProShop is a must in order to get all the gear you need for the new season, but there’s a little something for everyone, even if you aren’t a big sports fan. Other shops on hand include Victoria’s Secret, Ulta Beauty, Petco, Godiva and more.
The food
Whether it’s game day or not, there’s a lot of great grub at Patriot Place. Feast on great Mexican dishes at Scorpion Bar, dine at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, order up a meaty meal at Saga Hibachi Steakhouse, or grab a bar bite at Bar Louie. There are also great spots for game viewing, such as CBS Sporting Club, Blue Fin Lounge and Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill.
Stay and play
There’s more to Patriot Place than just food and shopping. The area has all kinds of attractions to keep you entertained. Enjoy live music on Fridays and Saturdays at Bar Louie, catch a flick at Showcase Cinema de Lux, solve interactive puzzles at 5 Wits and bowl away at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. There’s also a nature trail and cranberry bog.
If all that wasn’t enough, Patriot Place also has a pair of hotels on site, the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn, should you want to spend the night in Foxboro. Just don’t forget to show off your creative side at Muse Paintbar or work up a sweat at Rev’d Indoor Cycling and Pure Barre.