powerhour24
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Depends on who I go with, but I'd like to meet you guys! I want a second show, one show is turning planning into a much more difficult process, plus in order to see another show I'll have to travel much further.
September 20, 21 - Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA-who's in?
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U2Girl1978
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I don't think this show is going to work for me sadly. 
I live on the green line and it's a wicked hassle trying to get anywhere late at night.
I live on the green line and it's a wicked hassle trying to get anywhere late at night.
alison0313
Refugee
I don't think this show is going to work for me sadly.
For Patriots games and select concerts the MBTA runs a train from South Station to Foxboro. From the website about the patriots train:
At some point, those of us interested should all call the MBTA and let them know we want them to run it for the concert
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daygloeyes2
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I don't think this show is going to work for me sadly.
Anyway your fiance could pick you up and/or drive you?
randhail
Rock n' Roll Doggie
For Patriots games and select concerts the MBTA runs a train from South Station to Foxboro. From the website about the patriots train:
At some point, those of us interested should all call the MBTA and let them know we want them to run it for the concert
Better buy something from the MBTA bake sale if you want a train for this concert.
alison0313
Refugee
I make a mean cookie I still think we should rent this bus:
I'll throw in $20 or so
one4u2
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Im most likely in 
where exactly is this stadium outside of Boston??
where exactly is this stadium outside of Boston??mysterygirl12
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I don't think this show is going to work for me sadly.
Yeah, I have a similar situation. I used to live in Boston and would love to go up for the show(s). But, I'd want a hotel in downtown, which would make getting into and out of Foxboro a nightmare, with no good public transportation options. Looks like I'll pass
Bonogirl777
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Dude, me and my family should meet up with you. We're from Maine also!
Are you going for GA? I'm afraid I'm going it alone in the GA line unless my dad's friend comes and we go into GA together (my mom doesn't want GA. Maybe my dad does. Haven't really asked him yet. 
). We could wait with you. There are already some others on the forum offering to wait with me in line. I'm 14 (15 by the time of the show. )
Bonogirl777
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I'll be there!!
Fan since 1987 but new to this forum. Please be nice.
Hi everyone!!
~Jenn
Hey you're from Maine too! Maybe we could meet up with uppitycrip too.
circa1992
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Dude, me and my family should meet up with you. We're from Maine also!
I hope to be there on the GA line with my husband and our 2 kids: Sarah will be 17 and David will be 14 come show time.
<----- That is Sarah on 11/22/05 when she was 13
circa1992
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Dude, me and my family should meet up with you. We're from Maine also!
I hope to be there on the GA line with my husband and our 2 kids: Sarah will be 17 and David will be 14 come show time. <----- That is Sarah on 11/22/05 when she was 13
Bonogirl777
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Cool!
Shawn Bonneau
New Yorker
Wow, a lotta fellow Mainers here.
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alison0313
Refugee
Anyone going for seats? I'm intimidated by GA but I would like to give it a shot one day. I think I will wait for an arena show though. So those going for seats, what price range do you hope to snag? I'm curious about the seats behind the stage that Bono said would be great. But what if they aren't?
Shawn Bonneau
New Yorker
I am going for seats. Probably mid priced. Remember, Gillette is a smaller stadium than people think. Also, they will be adding another show either the 19th or 21st, so can't blow all the money on one show. I don't do GA, I stress out too easily. I like to know where I am sitting
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one4u2
ONE love, blood, life
Is the stadium outside of Boston? need info anyone have some hotel recommendations?
bratty_cat
War Child
I hope to be there too!
alison0313
Refugee
Foxboro is about 13 miles south of Boston.
From Boston:
Interstate 93 South (S.E. Expressway) to Interstate 95 South; Take Interstate 95 South to Exit 9 (Wrentham) onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left).
As of now, we don't know if there will be a train running from Boston to the show. I think its likely, as they do it in the fall for football games, if not you'll need to have a car.
I reserved a room at the Residence Inn Boston Foxborough incase I decide to get GA tickets. Trip Advisor has it at #2 out of the 6 listed hotels in Foxboro - Foxboro Hotels: Read Foxboro Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
I got the Queen/sofa bed room for $109.
edit: the reviews for this hotel claim to be walking distance to Gillette http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...End_Zone_Motor_Inn-Foxboro_Massachusetts.html that might be a great choice since parking is expensive at Gillette.
If you're coming just for the show, Foxboro should be fine. But if you are coming for longer, you may want to just stay in Boston for more options of activities.
Foxboro does have the new Patriot Place - Everyone wins! - There is something for everyone at Patriot Place right at Gillette for some dining/shopping/movies. There is also Wrentham Village Premium Outlets for shopping.
From Boston:
Interstate 93 South (S.E. Expressway) to Interstate 95 South; Take Interstate 95 South to Exit 9 (Wrentham) onto Route 1 South. Follow Route 1 South approximately 3 miles to Gillette Stadium (on the left).
As of now, we don't know if there will be a train running from Boston to the show. I think its likely, as they do it in the fall for football games, if not you'll need to have a car.
I reserved a room at the Residence Inn Boston Foxborough incase I decide to get GA tickets. Trip Advisor has it at #2 out of the 6 listed hotels in Foxboro - Foxboro Hotels: Read Foxboro Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
I got the Queen/sofa bed room for $109.
edit: the reviews for this hotel claim to be walking distance to Gillette http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...End_Zone_Motor_Inn-Foxboro_Massachusetts.html that might be a great choice since parking is expensive at Gillette.
If you're coming just for the show, Foxboro should be fine. But if you are coming for longer, you may want to just stay in Boston for more options of activities.
Foxboro does have the new Patriot Place - Everyone wins! - There is something for everyone at Patriot Place right at Gillette for some dining/shopping/movies. There is also Wrentham Village Premium Outlets for shopping.
one4u2
ONE love, blood, life
Thank you
Was thinking of flying in from NY and going for just 2-3 days so I can be back for NJ shows..
So If I actually stayed in Boston I would need a car to get there?
alison0313
Refugee
Thank you
In the past, you could take the train out of Boston right to the stadium. But I read the economy has caused cut backs (see Springsteen response below)
I'm going to try calling the MBTA (Massachusetts train service) tomorrow and see if they will being running a train to the concert. I found this about a Springsteen Concert:
U2Girl1978
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Ugh!!! Are you f'ing kidding me? The MBTA is such a joke.
ETA: I would not rely on the MBTA so late at night. The service has been getting suckier and suckier. There's been rumblings that they will cut service to some things if the gas tax doesn't go through.
ETA: I would not rely on the MBTA so late at night. The service has been getting suckier and suckier. There's been rumblings that they will cut service to some things if the gas tax doesn't go through.
alison0313
Refugee
True, but with no other options available, the commuter train might be someone's only choice. People that take it for the Patriots games seem to approve. It would be nice to have reliable transportation as an alternative to sitting in traffic and paying high parking prices.
LarryMullen's POPAngel
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If flights weren't always so ridiculous from Detroit to Boston, I'd seriously consider this show.
Shawn Bonneau
New Yorker
Fly to PVD. It's cheaper and that Pats do it all the time
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cinmell
The Fly
I'm in!
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daygloeyes2
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That actually ended up costing more.
Oh well, next tour.
I can't believe it's cheaper to fly from Boston to Chicago than Detroit-Boston.
Oh well, see you in Chicago!
FYI, I work at a restaurant on Route 1. Any of you who are staying in the hotels the Friday before want to come visit and say hi,(and leave me a 25% tip PM me.
pudgie_child
War Child
Don't buy seats in the upper deck.
zonelistener
ONE love, blood, life
INDEED.
PVD (Providence for those who do not know the airport codes) is cheaper and if you are driving to Foxboro, it may be easier. Most of the NFL teams use PVD (but that is because of some of the MASSPORT rules against charters rather than the ease of PVD).
I will be there on the 20th celebrating my one year wedding anniversary.
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