Overview
North Attleborough is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 31,000 (2020). It is often written as "North Attleboro". A small subdivision of Attleboro, this town includes North Attleborough Center and Attleboro Falls.
Plainville is a town with a population of 10,000 (2020).
2 sights · 4 things to do · 8 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about North Attleborough
Plainridge Park Casino
Harness racing, sportsbook, slots, and electronic table games
Angle Tree Stone
This historic boundary marker was built by a father and son team of gravestone makers in 1790. Today, it marks the border between North Attleboro and Plainville. It also marks the boundaries of Bristol and Norfolk counti…
North Attleborough Town Center Historic District
Along North and South Washington Street, the town center has many historic brick buildings that host a variety of local businesses.
Cinema Pub
If you want to condense the two-step process of dinner and a show, the Cinema Pub provides such an experience. The movies are second run, and there are a lot less screens. Each theater has plenty of space between tables,…
North Bowl Lanes
An extensive arcade in addition to 40 lanes, and the establishment’s restaurant All Star Pub will bring out the kid in you. Parties, cosmic bowling and bowling leagues, karaoke and Texas hold 'em are offered as well.
Showcase Cinema North Attleborough
This is a sizeable new-release theatre with 12 screens which surround a huge lobby and snack kiosk. The facilities are pretty well-maintained, however it lacks stadium seating. The arcade is very small. Isn’t the type th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby Walpole)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 29 mi away. Directions
North Attleborough has exits from two interstates: I-95 and I-295 northbound.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $20 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Plainridge Park Casino, Angle Tree Stone
- Lunch Havana Cafe
- Afternoon Cinema Pub
- Dinner A & J Family Restaurant
Day 2
- Morning North Attleborough Town Center Historic District, North Bowl Lanes
- Lunch Box Seats
- Afternoon Showcase Cinema North Attleborough
- Dinner Quan's Kitchen
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
North Attleborough has exits from two interstates: I-95 and I-295 northbound.
Also, Route 1 runs straight through it as Washington Street.
By train
There is an MBTA Train station in nearby South Attleboro adjacent to Route 1A
Get around
By bus
Go GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority)
GATRA central offers about a half-dozen or so routes stitching together North and South Attleborough with Plainville and points between. The routes join various bus stations and parking lots with town centers, and will require some planning to make use of. One bus per hour from 6AM-6PM.
See
See North Attleborough Town Center Historic District
Along North and South Washington Street, the town center has many historic brick buildings that host a variety of local businesses.
Do
Do Cinema Pub
If you want to condense the two-step process of dinner and a show, the Cinema Pub provides such an experience. The movies are second run, and there are a lot less screens. Each theater has plenty of space between tables, with big leather swivel chairs seating patrons, and the far wall is all screen. The menu combines the best of a pub’s bar and a theater’s snack bar, in addition to a modest beer and wine selection.
Do Showcase Cinema North Attleborough
This is a sizeable new-release theatre with 12 screens which surround a huge lobby and snack kiosk. The facilities are pretty well-maintained, however it lacks stadium seating. The arcade is very small. Isn’t the type theater that does special movie events, except the occasional kids’ month.
Buy
North Attleborough’s Route 1 is home to a plethora of chain retail stores, both in and independent of the many strip malls and one traditional mall.
Shop Emerald Square Mall
Preceding the stretch of strip malls on South Washington Street, this 3-story structure houses over a hundred and twenty specialty stores and three multi-level department stores: Macy’s, Sears and JCPenny. You’ll find mall staples like Spencer’s, Radio Shack, Hot Topic and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, along with a comic collector’s store, a solid food court selection, and a respectably sized and varied arcade. The floor design is incredibly straightforward, as is the free parking, which there is plenty of, even during the holiday shopping season. Also, you may encounter fashion shows, concerts and other events during your shopping.
Shop North Attleboro Market Place
Another hub of North Attleboro’s retail center with a wide expanse of parking, home to Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath and Beyond, DSW, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Eat
Budget
Eat Havana Cafe
Awesome authentic Cuban food! Try the plantains.
Eat A & J Family Restaurant
There are lines out the door for the huge plate-sized pancakes, and the omelettes are just as big.
Mid-range
Eat Box Seats
A tidy sports-themed establishment that doesn't pull any punches, for better or for worse. Complimentary soup and bread sticks to accompany the solid quality of food.
Eat Quan's Kitchen
Serving traditional and Americanized Chinese dishes, also sushi.
Eat KC's Classic Burger Bar
Classic and creative burgers with a "retro" 1950s era theme.
Eat Habibi's Middle Eastern Kitchen
Lebanese style kebabs, kaftas, shawarmas and wraps.
Eat Table At 10
Casual sit-down Italian lunches and dinner service. Featuring tablecloths and an exposed brick and chalk wall vibe.
Eat Los Antojitos Restaurant & Bar
Good quality, family friendly Mexican restaurant. Full bar featuring a variety of margaritas and over 100 brands of tequila & mezcal.
Splurge
Sleep
There is a stretch of motels along Route 1.
Stay Pineapple Inn
Bare essentials motel, probably not the best choice unless you're just crashing for a night.
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