Wrentham Village | Boston Outlet Discount Shopping Mall

Love a bargain?

Wrentham Village Premium Outlets is where you can find the biggest discount shopping savings near Boston.

Located just 37 miles south of the city, this discount shopping outlet mall is the biggest in Southern New England.

You get huge mark-downs, especially if you come during seasonal sales, but there's another bonus as well: no Massachusetts sales tax on clothing items priced under $175.

So if you live in a nearby state such as New York or Maine where you'd normally pay high state sales tax on clothes, shopping at Wrentham Outlets will save you even more!

Wrentham Village Outlets brings together the discount version of many luxury and high-end designer stores that you'll find on Boston's Newbury Street and in high-end shopping malls such as Chestnut Hill and Natick Mall, with a mix of budget-friendly mid-market stores as well.

How much can you save at Wrentham Village?

Standard discounts range from about 25% to 70% off the retail price ... but that's just the beginning of the bargains here.

Look for huge sales around major holidays - Dr. Martin Luther King's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Black Friday - to save even more.

Top Photo: Wrentham Village's "cornerstone" sign

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Wrentham Village Discount Outlet Stores

Wrentham Village Outlets in June

Most of the 150+ stores at Wrentham Village fall into 5 categories:

Famous designer boutiques such as DKNY, BCBG, Max Mara, AllSaints, Armani, Birkenstock, Tory Burch, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Prada, Gucci, Karl Lagerfeld, Ferragamo, Ted Baker, Theory
Outlets of familiar national stores such as Bloomingdale's, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Saks, American Eagle, Brooks Brothers, Clair's, J. Crew, Aeropostale, Columbia, Vineyard Vines, White House/Black Market, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Lululemon
International brands such as Nike, Ugg Australia, Vera Bradley, Crocs, LaCoste, Coach, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Disney, L'Occitane, Levi's, Michael Kors, Reebok, Puma, Regatta
Home furnishings, jewelry, toys, personal care, and electronics such as Le Creuset, Bath & Body Works, RH (Restoration Hardware), Yankee Candle, Swarovski, Watch Station, Zales, Toy Express
Gourmet chocolates - Look for Godiva, Lindt, and more

Wrentham Village Hours, Location, & Map

Hours

Monday through Sunday, 10am - 9pm (6pm on Sundays)

Location

Intersection of I-495 and Route 1A, about 37 miles south of Boston

Map

How to Get to Wrentham Outlets from Boston

Wrentham Village Outlets near Boston on an October afternoon

Wrentham Village Outlets on an October afternoon

If you're visiting Boston and don't have a car, don't worry. There are three easy ways to get to Wrentham Outlets, located at the I-495 and Route 1A intersection about 37 miles south of Boston.

1. Rent a Car for the Day

If you are going to Wrentham Outlets and don't want the hassle of taking the train and then a taxi or uber for the final stretch (see Option # 2 below), renting a car for the day may be the most convenient as well as the cheapest solution, although not necessarily the easiest - you'll have to navigate Boston's crazy traffic plus find parking once you get there (the lot is spacious, but sprawling).

Although in fairness, once you are out of the city traffic, the drive down Route 95 and I-495 is relaxing, assuming you miss rush hour traffic.

Assuming you don't hit rush-hour traffic, the drive from Boston to Wrentham Village takes 45 minutes to one hour.

Pro Tip: Rush-hour traffic begins to diminish between about 9:30 - 10am. If you want to get in a full day of shopping, you'll find some excellent hotel choices at all price points, thanks to nearby Gillette Stadium.

Find the best hotels near Wrentham Premium Outlets and Gillette Stadium

2. Public Transportation / Taxi or Uber

From South Station or Back Bay Station in Boston, take the Franklin LIne of the Commuter Rail (check the MBTA website for schedules) to Franklin Station, about 4 miles from Wrentham Outlets.

Then take a taxi to the shopping center - Foxfield Taxi (508-543-2828) services this route. An Uber, Lyft, or other car share service may also work for you.

This option is definitely not as fast or convenient as renting a car for a day and driving - but if you're not familiar with driving in and out of Boston, it may be easier.

3. Easy (But Currently Not Available): Relax on a Luxury Bus from Boston

Board one of the plush tour buses that provide scheduled round-trip service to Wrentham Village Outlets, and sit back and relax - no need to worry about driving or parking.

You'll even get a complimentary VIP coupon book for additional savings.

Book your round trip transportation to Wrentham Village - Currently not available

Hotels near Wrentham Outlets

For dedicated bargain shoppers, one day at Wrentham Outlets may not be enough.

Plus, you may also want to shop at nearby Patriot Place (about 5 minutes away) at Gillette Stadium (you probably won't find any bargains there, but it's a fantastic place for buying New England Patriots sports gear, plus it has several excellent restaurants, some very fun sports bars, and The Hall sports museum.

So, if all of that sounds appealing, stay over.

Since rates at most hotels near Wrentham Outlets are significantly cheaper than Boston hotel rates (except for when a Patriots game or headliner concert is scheduled in nearby Gillette Stadium), your hotel savings may help pay for your shopping spree.

Here are some nearby hotels in all price ranges:

Going to Gillette Stadium for a game or concert or to Patriot Place for shopping?

Stay in one of these convenient nearby hotels:

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Boston Insider Tip: Why You'll Save More at Wrentham Outlets

Keep in mind that in Massachusetts, you pay no sales tax on clothing items under $175. Massachusetts sales tax on non-clothing items and clothing costing $175 or more is only 6.25%.

If you are visiting from a country with a high VAT or even from another American state where clothing is taxed - sometimes at a high rate - you can enjoy significant tax savings when you shop here.

3 Survival Tips for Wrentham Outlets Black Friday Sales

Black Friday sales at Wrentham Premium Outlets - and most other stores - can be huge, and crowds will be even bigger than usual.

Use these 3 tips to maximize your Wrentham Outlets Black Friday savings:

1. Arrive early - Yes, this tip applies anywhere, not just at Wrentham Outlets. However, keep in mind that Wrentham Outlets attracts shoppers from much farther distances than most Boston or suburban malls. You'll be competing with them as well as with local shoppers. So consider arriving really early - the day before - and staying in a local hotel near Wrentham Village for at least part of the night - much easier than driving from Boston in an semi-awake state.

2. Prioritize to maximize your savings - Black Friday savings at Wrentham Outlets will be based on top of already-discounted merchandise, so you can expect to save a lot. However, you'll typically find the biggest savings at the most expensive stores - so head there first.

3. Don't stress: arrive late - You can still save at Wrentham Outlets even if you miss out on the biggest Black Friday discounts. If you want to avoid the biggest crowds but still scoop up some good bargains in time for the holiday season, consider coming later in the day.

Where to Eat & Drink at Wrentham Outlets

Wrentham Village focuses on fashion. Food - you won't find much to get excited about here, although you won't starve.

There is a Food Court at one corner of the complex with perhaps half a dozen choices. You can also find a Tavern in the Square, Ruby Tuesday, and a couple of other spots tucked away among the stores.

Just outside of the complex - far enough away that you might want to drive, although you could certainly walk - are a Cracker Barrel, Pizzeria Uno, and Dunkin Donuts.

Bloomingdales and RH (Restoration Hardware) both have large stores there as well.

Food Court at Wrentham Village Outlets — Food Court at Wrentham Outlets

Wrentham Village vs Assembly Row - Which Outlet Mall is Best?

Wrentham Village is Boston's biggest outlet shopping destination by far - but it is not the only one, now that Assembly Row, located 5-10 minutes from Downtown Boston, is open.

Assembly Row Outlets in Boston — Outdoor seating at Assembly Row Outlets

So which discount mall is best?

If you are looking for the largest number of discount stores and want luxury brands such as Coach and Burberry, Wrenthem Outlets wins hands down.

But for dining, entertainment, the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mystic River, and easy access from Downtown Boston, Assembly Row is the clear winner.

What about prices? Stores with outlets in both locations offer the same prices and discounts. And overall, the percentage of discounts - typically, about 25% to 70% - is the same in both.

Find out more about how Assembly Row and Wrentham Outlets compare

More to Know about Wrentham Outlets

Chinese bank advertising rebates for overseas purchases on their credit cards

Many Boston visitors from Europe and Asia - especially China, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea - shop at Wrentham Outlets to scoop up deeply discounted luxury and designer brands not widely available outside of the U.S. at such cheap prices.

Many of the stores, especially those selling luxury brands, have multilingual employees to welcome visitors from other countries.

Since many tourists come by private chartered buses or on the popular motor coach Wrentham Village tours (currently not available), the Outlets offer lockable storage lockers for a small fee near the food court for shoppers who may not have easy access to their bus yet do not want to haul around all their purchases as they continue to shop.

Questions & Answers about Wrentham Outlets

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Details and Directions to Wrentham Outlets

Location: Route 1A at the Interstate 495 intersection, Wrentham, MA (see map above)
Stay nearby: Hotels near Wrentham Premium Outlets and Gillette Stadium
More information: 508-384-0600; website
Parking: Free outdoor parking lot
Best tip for extra savings: If you're 50 or older, you can get an extra 10% discount on Tuesdays at many Wrentham Village stores. Ask for the "50 Plus Shopper Discount."

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