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These worthwhile New England destinations are just a hop , skip and jump away .
MASSACHUSETTS
PATRIOT PLACE Located next to the renowned Gillette Stadium in Foxborough , Patriot Place features more than 1.3 million square feet of first-rate restaurants , retail and entertainment . In between window-shopping , brush up on your Pats history at the Patriots Hall of Fame . If you ’ re hungry , swing by Bar Louie for some mouthwatering burgers and spectacular cocktails or Davio ’ s Northern Italian Steakhouse for a delectable cut of filet mignon . Save room for dessert ; you won ’ t be able to pass by Cupcake Charlie ’ s without picking up a tasty treat . patriot-place . com
CONNECTICUT
FOXWOODS Just an hour ’ s drive from Rhode Island ’ s capital , Foxwoods — North America ’ s largest resort casino — comprises a vast array of gaming across seven on-premises casinos ; multiple AAA Four Diamond hotels ; a diverse collection of high-quality restaurants ; world-renowned spas ; state-of-the-art theaters ; lively nightclubs ; a HighFlyer zipline and more . Stock up on your favorites at the Tanger Outlets , made up of seventy-plus premium stores . foxwoods . com
MYSTIC AQUARIUM Embark on an adventure just across Rhode Island ’ s southwest border to Mystic Aquarium , home to the likes of beluga whales , African penguins , octopus , eels , jellyfish , thousands of colorful fish and more . Become a marine biologist for a day or team up with a seal to paint a masterpiece with the aquarium ’ s animal encounter programs . Plus , across the street you ’ ll find Olde Mistick Village . This eighteenth-century-village-turned-shopping center features a unique array of shops , filling bites and a luxury cinema complete with VIP lounge chairs . mysticaquarium . org ; oldemistickvillage . com
DON ' T MISS !
Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville , CT
Battleship Cove in Fall River , MA .
To see what you can get up to in nearby destinations , turn to page 73 .
PHOTO : COURTESY OF BATTLESHIP COVE MARITIME MUSEUM .
SKIP THE CAPE TRAFFIC Ride With Seastreak
Trail Rides by Beautiful Newport Beaches
New Bedford � Nantucket and Martha ’ s Vineyard
Enjoy the high-speed ferry with a full-service bar , luxurious seating and an open-air top deck with incredible 360 degree views !
VALET PARKING IS AVAILABLE !
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