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Things you should know

The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce represents the communities of Foxborough, Mansfield, and Norton. Situated between Providence, RI and Boston, MA, we have become the home to some large venues that have truly put us on the map, both locally and nationally.

  • The New England Patriots and New England Revolution have home fields located at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
  • The Deutsche Bank Championship is played at the Tournament Players Club of Boston (TPC) in Norton every Labor Day. We have been fortunate to see the likes of Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, and Olin Browne. For more information about the Deutsche Bank Championship and opportunities to volunteer please visit Deutsche Bank Championship .
  • The Comcast Center for the Performing Arts, located in Mansfield, was voted Massachusetts #1 outdoor music venue, having recently celebrated its 20th year anniversary.
  • The Cabot Business Park located on the Mansfield/Foxborough line is the largest industrial park in the state and is home to Samsonite Corp, Tyco Healthcare, Covidien, Rolf C. Hagen, Sharon Credit Union, and the Holiday Inn.
  • The Orpheum Theater in Foxboro is what we call off-Broadway, in the Boston sense.
  • When it comes to education, Wheaton College located in Norton has its campus centered at the crossroads of Route 140 and Route 123. Wheaton has once again confirmed their third Rhodes Scholar in 5 years. The college and the students are meeting the world’s challenges.
  • The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce sits at the crossroads of Route I-95 and Route 495, which also intersect Route 1, Route 140, Route 106, and Route 123. We pride ourselves with the Golden Triangle, three extremely thriving communities. When you come to visit us, take advantage of the wonderful things our community has to offer, plus a few extras…
  • From Mansfield:
    • Boston, MA ... 28 miles
    • Hyannis, MA ... 54 miles (Cape Cod)
    • Worcester, MA ... 38 miles
    • Newport, RI ... 53 miles
    • Providence, RI ... 19 miles
    • Conway, NH ... 168 miles
    • Manchester, NH ... 87 miles
    • Hartford, CT ... 85 miles
  • There is a commuter rail stop in Mansfield which can take you from Boston, MA to Providence RI. For train schedules, go to www.mbta.com, click on commuter rail and go to the Providence/Stoughton lines. This will then give you access to inbound and outbound trains.
  • We are 30 minutes from T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick, RI and 45 minutes from Boston International Airport in Boston, MA. We also have further information under Recreation and Transportation about taxis, buses, and the Amtrak rail system.

There is great shopping in our area, too:

  • Located south off of Route I-95 on Route 1 in North Attleboro, we have the Emerald Square Shopping Mall. This mall is home to over 155 specialty stores including Macy’s and Sears. Route 1 also provides three additional miles of shopping and dining.
  • In the opposite direction, north on Route 495 in Wrentham is the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. This shopping experience involves 170 outlet stores to include Barney’s New York Outlet, Coach, and Gap.
  • Mansfield own shopping facility. Named the Mansfield Crossing , this 400,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle mall will be located at the intersection of Route 140 and School Street. Stores will include Kohls, Borders, and L.L. Bean to name a few. Restaurants within the complex: TGI Friday’s, Q-doba and Coldstone Creamery. Check out the WS Development’s website for more updates.
  • Foxboro has a new shopping and destination with Patriot Place.
  • Mansfield Old Country Store & Emporium located in the heart of West Mansfield Village, the Old Country Store has been providing merchandise of the highest quality for over 175 years. If you are looking for items for your home, office, or to give a thoughtful gift, you have come to the right place. They carry a large variety of products from leading manufactures such as Hubbardton Forge, Nichols & Stone, Moosehead, Acorn, Howard Miller, Baldwin & Yankee Candle to name a few. And if you like penny candy, you are in for a treat! The Old Country Store is a treasure waiting to be discovered!

For Recreation purposes:

And if you are looking for places to eat and hotels to stay in, here are a few suggestions:

  • The closest hotel to the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts and TPC of Boston is located approximately three miles away. As for Gillette Stadium, our listed hotels are located anywhere from 5 to 15 miles in distance. If you do not want to drive to an event, we suggest you contact Foxfield Taxi at 508-543-2828.
  • Restaurants closest to the Tweeter Center for Performing Arts and TPC of Boston:
  • Restaurants closest to Gillette Stadium:
    • Antonia’s Deli, Foxborough
    • Qdoba Mexican
    • Davios Northern Italian Steak House
    • Red Robin Gourment Burgers
    • Three places in one, food, fun and facility. Stoneforge Foxboro located on Route 1 in Foxborough, has established a reputation for signature steaks, quality seafood, inventive sauté and premier customer service. Our locations offer a unique atmosphere for your dining experience. Funway USA can keep everybody happy with go-karts, minature golf, water bumper boats, and batting cages. Christina’s Function Facility exudes elegance and class, from our landscaped outside Veranda, and our gorgeous interior with sparkling chandeliers, to our tastefully-designed Grand Ballrooms, Function Rooms and Banquet Rooms. We welcome you to visit our prestigious facility to explore our world of elegance, excellence and experience! And, we can accommodate celebrations from 50 to 2,000 guests!
  • Finally, if there is information about Foxborough, Mansfield, and Norton that is not highlighted on this page, please look in our community Information section for each town.