Plan my trip to Foxboro - New England Patriots Forums

Mike0187 · 09-07-2007, 05:05 PM

Hey Pats fans, I'm new here and planning my first trip to Boston for the Pats/Bengals game on October 7th. A few college buddies and I are coming up for the game and then on Monday we are going to the Cowboys/Bills game for MNF. We are from North Carolina so it's quite a drive but hopefully will be a great weekend.

Since we have never been there I was wondering if you any of you could give your tips and hints on how to get around, etc. I know I'm asking alot so if you don't have time to help it's no problem.

We'll probably come up on Saturday and stay in Boston. I'm thinking about the Roundhouse Best Western on Mass Ave. Is this a good location? We would like to be able to get a feel for downtown Boston and hit up some good bars. If you have recommendations on where to go and what to do I would love to hear them. Also will these hotels be full on these football weekends?

Next I was wondering about tickets. I searched here and found that ebay and some other sites are a good way to go, especially nearer to the game day but there seemed to be some conflict. Should we buy tickets now for $150 a piece or wait till closer to the date of the game and try online? We are all in college so our budget is slightly tight.

Also wondering about parking. It's $40 to park, but do you need a pass already or can anyone show up and park? I read about taking a train from Boston and that is an option, but we would like to tailgate and at least be there early to take everything in.

I appreciate any input guys! Thanks alot and go Pats!

upstater1 · 09-07-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike0187

Hey Pats fans, I'm new here and planning my first trip to Boston for the Pats/Bengals game on October 7th. A few college buddies and I are coming up for the game and then on Monday we are going to the Cowboys/Bills game for MNF. We are from North Carolina so it's quite a drive but hopefully will be a great weekend.

Since we have never been there I was wondering if you any of you could give your tips and hints on how to get around, etc. I know I'm asking alot so if you don't have time to help it's no problem.

We'll probably come up on Saturday and stay in Boston. I'm thinking about the Roundhouse Best Western on Mass Ave. Is this a good location? We would like to be able to get a feel for downtown Boston and hit up some good bars. If you have recommendations on where to go and what to do I would love to hear them. Also will these hotels be full on these football weekends?

Next I was wondering about tickets. I searched here and found that ebay and some other sites are a good way to go, especially nearer to the game day but there seemed to be some conflict. Should we buy tickets now for $150 a piece or wait till closer to the date of the game and try online? We are all in college so our budget is slightly tight.

Also wondering about parking. It's $40 to park, but do you need a pass already or can anyone show up and park? I read about taking a train from Boston and that is an option, but we would like to tailgate and at least be there early to take everything in.

I appreciate any input guys! Thanks alot and go Pats!

Get on Priceline, put in your price, make sure you hit downtown or backbay, and see where it takes you. Advice: don't drive around Boston. Take the T. It's faster and easier. Hit Fenway, Newbury St, Cambridge (Harvard & Central Square), bars everywhere obviously, maybe Qunicy market (though I avoid that tourist trap like the plague).

I have Buffalo advice if you need any,.

QB12 · 09-07-2007, 05:25 PM

Problem is, Pats are AT Bengals.

QB12

DynastyDriven · 09-07-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by QB12

Problem is, Pats are AT Bengals.

QB12

it's just a MINOR detail HAHAHA

wdkantro2 · 09-07-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by QB12

Problem is, Pats are AT Bengals.

QB12

That puts a damper on things

Mike0187 · 09-07-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by upstater1

Get on Priceline, put in your price, make sure you hit downtown or backbay, and see where it takes you. Advice: don't drive around Boston. Take the T. It's faster and easier. Hit Fenway, Newbury St, Cambridge (Harvard & Central Square), bars everywhere obviously, maybe Qunicy market (though I avoid that tourist trap like the plague).

I have Buffalo advice if you need any,.

Thanks for the response. We have connections at Best Western so we are hoping to find one near the heart of the city so we can pretty much walk around and get lost, or take the T wherever we want easily. Would love to be close to Fenway. I'll look up some hotels. Newbury St sounds like the place to be.

Mike0187 · 09-07-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by QB12

Problem is, Pats are AT Bengals.

QB12

LOL, I meant Browns at Pats. We were actually considering an Ohio trip also with the Bengals/Pats game but we want to come to MA.

JoeSixPat · 09-07-2007, 05:35 PM

I recommend taking the flight that has the 5 day stopover in the Cayman Islands.

Mike0187 · 09-07-2007, 05:42 PM

Well our plan is to drive, its a 2000 mile road trip.

Thinking about staying on Longwood at the Best Western, that way we can walk to Fenway, Boylston St, and Newbury.

Mike0187 · 09-07-2007, 06:47 PM

How do you guys feel about SRO tickets? Is there any difference in them like SRO7 and GA2 "seating?" And how much would you pay for these?