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Woburn, MA

Woburn is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,876 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 40,876

Why go

  • City in Massachusetts, United States.
  • Served by Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED).

History

Woburn is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,876 at the 2020 census. Woburn is located 9 miles (14 km) north of Boston. Woburn uses Massachusetts' mayor-council form of government, in which an elected mayor is the executive and a partly district-based, partly at-large city council is the legislature. It was the last of Massachusetts' 351 municipalities to refer to members of its city council as "aldermen".

Where to stay

21 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742 · northbridgeinn.com
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48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742 · concordscolonialinn.com
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385 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 · ihg.com
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320 Baker Avenue Extension, Concord, MA 01742 · marriott.com
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387 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 · marriott.com
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Westin Hotel, 70 3rd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 · marriott.com
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727 Marrett Rd B, Lexington, MA 02421 · marriott.com
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450 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA 02451 · hilton.com
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727 Marrett Rd A, Lexington, MA 02421 · marriott.com
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54 4th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 · hyatt.com
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380 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 · bestwestern.com
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30 North Rd, Bedford, MA 01730 · bedfordmotelma.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Diner, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Wilson's Diner · 507 Main Street, Waltham, 02452
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Pizza, Restaurant · Use the back entrance, which faces the parking lot, for the ADA accessible door. Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00… · theuppercrustpizzeria.com
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Restaurant · kitchen closes at 10pm Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 380 Winter Street, Waltham, 02451 · copperhousetavern.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Use entrance in back for ADA accessible door, which faces the parking lot. Features: step-free access · 43 Waltham Street, Lexington,… · dkyama.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 06:00-19:00 · 10 Woburn Street, Lexington, 02420 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 158 The Great Road, Bedford, 01730 · locations.brueggers.com
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Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: step-free access · 15 South Avenue · buffalowildwings.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 822 Lexington Street, Waltham, 02452-4848 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, 01803 · chick-fil-a.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 301 The Great Road, Bedford, 01730 · locations.chipotle.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-19:00; Sa 05:00-17:00; Su 06:00-16:30 Features: takeaway · 75 3rd Avenue, Waltham, 02451 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 158 Great Road, Bedford, 01730 · locations.jamba.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 475 Winter Street, Waltham, 02451 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 246 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453 · kungfutea.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1749 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington,… · peets.com
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Sushi, Hawaiian, Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 158 Great Road, Bedford, 01730 · eatpokebros.com
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American, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:00 · 500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, 02451 · ruthschris.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 15 Third Avenue, Burlington, 01803 · the-bancroft.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 19 Third Avenue, Burlington,… · osterianino.com
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Asian, Fusion, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air… · karmaconcord.com
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Indian, Kebab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 603 Main Street, 02452 · peshawrikebabs.com
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Brazilian, Steak House, Restaurant · Brazilian/Steak House restaurant · 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, 01803 · fogodechao.com
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Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · noodles.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00 · 1709 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 02420 · beijingchinesedining.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 128 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, 01803 · bordercafe.com
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Dominican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 897 Main Street, Waltham, 02451 · dominicangrillcp.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 50 South Avenue, Burlington · eddiev.com
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Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 240 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453 · gustazo-cubancafe.com
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Ramen, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 895 Main Street, Waltham, 02451 · hakatawaltham.com
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Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th,Fr 08:00-15:00, Tu off, Sa-Su 07:00-15:00 · 265 Moody Street, Waltham, 02451 · in-a-pickle.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 56 Market Place Drive, Waltham, 02451 · notyouraveragejoes.com
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-19:00 · 01803 · vietcitron.com
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Coffee, Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-18:00 · 677 Main Street, Waltham, 02451
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1710 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 02420 · loveatfirstbitema.com
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, 01803
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 65 Loomis Street, Bedford, 01730 · expresspizzabedford.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 12:00-17:30 · 1837 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 02420 · sweetthymebakery.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 146 Lexington Street · bostonkebab.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 112 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, 01803 · eatnaya.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, 01803 · grecotrulygreek.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-21:30; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 475 Winter… · locations.bertuccis.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:30-21:00 · 864 Main Street, 02451 · absolutelyasia.com
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Airports

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) 15 mi to the centre
Boston, MA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 34 airlines (JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 103 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Cancun, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 34 airlines, 103 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) 2.7 mi to the centre
Bedford, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) 18 mi to the centre
Norwood, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) 21 mi to the centre
Beverly / Danvers, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) 21 mi to the centre
492 Sutton St, North Andover, MA 01845 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Minute Man Air Field (MMN) 12 mi to the centre
Stow, MA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Encore Boston Harbor Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
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Lovejoy Wharf Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA)
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Charlestown Navy Yard Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · MBTA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Encore Boston Harbor Ferry Landing, 11 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Woburn, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Boston, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Boston, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.